Why Should I Use a Condom If Im Past Menopause?

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Question: I'm past menopause and dating and don't understand why I should use a condom. It's not like I'm going to get pregnant. Dr. Trina's answer Pregnant no: STI or HIV maybe.

Although seniors are still having fun and going hog wild, they are unfortunately not always following safe sex practices.

In the last five years, Health Canada has noted a concerning trend amongst people over 50 years of age. This demographic is becoming more at risk to contract HIV or AIDS. In fact, in 2002, one in five AIDS cases were people over 50, a dramatic jump from one in nine in 1994. Health Canada statistics also show this demographic having 11.5 %of the reported cases of AIDS.

It seems to me that sex-ed classes need to be taught not only in high schools but also where seniors reside.

When AIDS came to the surface in 1982, the most at-risk group at the time-homosexual men-changed their lifestyle habits at once. Today, due to strong campaigning and education by government and non-government agencies, the average Canadian under 50 understands the importance of safe sex to guard against AIDS.

However the senior group was never a target group for any of these organizations to educate. It was never assumed people who were getting on in years would go around having promiscuous sex. Guess we were all wrong.

Here are a few common sense answers to why this group is becoming more at risk.

Our society believes seniors are sexless.

Seniors don't see themselves as an at-risk group. This group did not switch partners and engage in casual sex the way people do today. The use of condoms was solely meant to ward off pregnancy.

Many doctors feel uncomfortable speaking to a senior about their sexual habits. Too many seniors have watched as their doctor squirmed, gave a brief answer and moved on. Sadly a lot of seniors only feel comfortable discussing such matters with their GP.

Sometimes it's not easy to diagnose HIV or AIDS in seniors. Since some of the symptoms of AIDS are similar to conditions related to aging, doctors may not test for the virus.

There is a delicate, cultural belief that states that the man is in charge. Although these women are nobody's pushover, if the female initiates condom usage and he says no, she will likely acquiesce.

Great Sex Tip
If you are a devilishly sexy single over sixty engaging in some fun sexual activity, please educate yourself on safe sex practices. That way you'll keep having fabulous sex for the next twenty (plus) years.