Sex: More People Are Doing It: Less Single Adults

Free love has not ruled since the 1970’s but apparently unprotected intercourse among older unmarried Americans is on the rise. According to a recent A.A.R.P. study of singles in the 45 plus category, only 12 percent of the sexually active single men and only 33 percent of sexually active women report using condoms.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

While more than 30 percent of boomers are living the single life, this segment is also the fastest growing group of subscribers for on-line dating. (Source: 2007 Lehman Brothers Equity Research).  As a result of the love boom, sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis and HIV are on the rise among mature adults.

 Dr. Terri Orbuch, a relationship consultant to SeniorPeopleMeet.com, the nation’s largest online dating site devoted to boomers, is in the trenches addressing the epidemic. According to Orbuch individuals in this age bracket still lack the confidence and vocabulary to discuss sex, STD’s and condoms with partners. Many also maintain the double standards that exist among the sexes.

 Whether you fall into this category or have a parent who does, the team at SingleEdition.com thought it would be a good idea to share these safe sex suggestions with the aging love generation:

The Age of Aquarius is Over: If you came of age before the HIV epidemic and have been thrust back into the dating scene it’s time to let go of your hippy ways. If you cannot bring yourself to talk to a physician, you can always turn to sites on the internet like WebMD or the MayoClinic.com for an anonymous crash course in sex-education, or be on the lookout for a prevention workshop or clinic in your area.