On this episode, we’re talking about senior sexual health. The topic seems taboo, but it’s a conversation we should be having. Alberta’s senior demographic has seen a rapid increase of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). In 1997, people over 60 had about 1.4 cases of chlamydia per 100,000 people. A rate that was 5.5 times higher by 2017!

Correspondent Scott Lilwall speaks with SAGE Seniors Association and the Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health to find out about the rise of STIs among seniors.

Listener advisory: in this episode we talk frankly about sex and sexual health.

Links:
See the fantastic resources offered by SAGE Seniors Association.

Learn more with the  Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health.

Follow writer Scott Lilwall on Twitter

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Grants:
Nancy Fairley Scholarship – Due May 31st
Don and Norine Lowry Awards for Women of Excellence – Due May 31st
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The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation. And is a proud, affiliate member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

Other sounds in this episode:
Clip 1: Leslie Knope’s Sexual Education for Seniors, via the Parks and Recreation Youtube Channel

Clip 2: Cealis TV Commecial 2007, via Youtube

Music: Bourbon After Dark by Heartland Nights, licensed through Soundstripe

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