A s the years go by, the number of older adults getting STDs is on the rise. Adults engage in sexual activities at every stage of life, which means sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can affect anyone, regardless of age. I've noticed some of my older patients seem surprised when I suggest getting tested for STDs after starting a new sexual relationship. It's perfectly normal and can be part of a fulfilling life to remain sexually active in your later years. In fact, some of my patients have shared that retirement communities can offer exciting opportunities to meet new people and form intimate connections. Research shows that about 40% of adults aged 65 to 80 are sexually active, and roughly 10% of those over 90 continue to engage in sexual activities, according to a study from a city in Sweden. However, STDs do not discriminate by age. I've seen a significant number of patients who were not expecting a positive STD result. Between 2007 and 2017, the number of STD case