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Older people are coming forward for an STD test; London baby boomers are now finding the price of free love is a heavy one.

Taking an STD test, London or across the UK, can be crucial to safeguarding your health and uncovering sexually transmitted infections. But there is a common misconception that the people who should take an std test are those that belong to the younger age groups. There are misconceptions that suggest younger generations are more promiscuous, or not as responsible about taking precautions against sexually transmitted diseases. But in fact, many of the younger generations are far more aware of the practice of safe sex than their parents or grandparents. Those from the sixties and seventies lived during an era of free-love, hippy-values and peace. An STD test may be necessary amongst these older people – especially when you consider the news that sexually transmitted infections among older people have tripled in the past six years.

STD Test London Lessons

Taking an STD test, London pensioners are realising, isn’t something that they’re necessarily exempt from. The ‘free-love’ attitudes in their youth means there’s an entire generation of older people who might be facing a sexually transmitted disease in their retirement. Statistics show that ever since 2002 an increasing number of older people are having to come forward for an STD test as they begin to show symptoms of chlamydia, syphilis and genital warts. Syphilis has tripled in the over-65s and doubled in the 35-64 age group; chlamydia has risen by 51% in the 35-64 age group, with a 37% rise in the over 65s.

STD Test – An Ageing Problem

The need for older people to take an STD test has been put down to attitude. Growing up in an era of free-love, and for some, a pre-AIDS era means their attitude to safe sex was more relaxed. In the sixties, the advent of the pill and contraception meant the number one fear – pregnancy – was no longer high up the agenda. As the number of divorces increases across the UK, more people from the older generations are entering new relationships, often with a blasé attitude towards safe sex. The result? More are having to come forward for an STD test.

London Advertisers Target Young

Most advertising and campaigns warning against sexually transmitted infections tend to be aimed at teenagers and young adults. But more people from the older generations should be taking responsibility for their sexual health by taking a regular STD test, London and across the UK. Sexual health clinics offer complete screenings and STD tests. London has some of the best dedicated sexual health clinics available; and more clinics have greatly improved access to services to encourage older patients to come forward.

Speak To CityDoc About An STD Test In London

CityDoc gives you all the medical services you need, right in the heart of London. With a clinic in Harley Street and one on Moorgate, this is the ideal GP practice for busy Londoners. Offering individual care, and a corporate health services to businesses, CityDoc provides a comprehensive healthcare service, with rapid referrals to specialists where necessary. Whether you’re looking for a private doctor, an STD test or other sexual health tests, or you just need inoculations before your next holiday, CityDoc can help. Call for an appointment on 0207 935 6260 (West End) or 0207 256 8668 (City) or just fill in our online form for more information.