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Council launches guide to sexual health for over 50s

Chapters including 'Let's talk about sex' and 'Dating advice', feature in the Guide To Good Sexual Health for the Over 50s, launched tomorrow.

The 47-page book, illustrated with photos of Manchester residents, also explores sexually transmitted infections and body changes.
The guide will be among the first in the country aimed at encouraging a healthy sex life among older people.


Five-thousand copies of the book have been produced at a total cost of £8,000 to Manchester Council and NHS Manchester.

( yes I know , I shouldn't be watching day time tv...but I've not been well LOL )

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Rose stop watching day time tv...

I think it's a good idea. Clap clinics are not just the domain of the under 30s. People over 50 still have sex, still make mistakes and can often be a lot less streetwise about STIs than younger people - I think it can often be about naivety rather than immaturity.

~~~~~Maggie :))

Keith..it is undemanding when you've got flu lol...I even watched Jeremy Kyle lol...but I'm getting better.

Uggers that was one of the points made that older people who had been in long term relationships ( widowed/ divorced etc ) were less likely perhaps to consider the importance of protection against STI s as opposed to birth control.

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Thanks Maggie :))

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THATS put some of the Adults in their place. after all they are the ones that criticise the young often enough........

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Bob

Hi Rose I watched that as well.. but then The show makes me laugh so much, especially the sex day with Julie Peasgood.
As for the booklet, Manchester council have got better projects to spend council tax on! Complete waste of money and paper..
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One of my 96yr old ladies said it is a while since she had sex so could I get her a copy or does she have to relocate to Manchester!

Aileen xxx

LOLOL Aileen...good for her...

Rose...relocating to Manchester any time now....... ;)

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i think sexual awareness at any age is important

Don,t tell me that Sex comes under "Health and Safety" now.When will they be applying for a "Co Ordinator? :o)>**M**> No Doubt they will be Organising a Workshop as well with demonstrations by Volanteers.pmsl.

It,ll probably be like a "Punch and Judy " Show ,with Punch shouting out "Thats The Way To Do It".**M**.Pmsl.:o)>