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Healthy Sexuality: Resources
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Publications
Age Page: HIV, AIDS, and Older People - This publication explains what HIV is, how it is spread, how it is treated, why it is increasing among older adults, and how it affects them. http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/hiv-aids.htm
Age Page: Sexuality in Later Life - This brochure describes the normal physical changes in men and women that come with age, the effects of illness or disability, and emotional concerns of sexuality in later life. http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/sexuality.asp
Private Part Smarts: Why Safe Sex is a Menopause Priority (Copyright © NAMS) - This publication explains the importance of practicing safe sex during menopause to reduce the risk of STDs or pregnancy. http://www.regardinghealth.com/nam/RHO/2004/06/Article.aspx?bmkEMC=14610
Sex after 50: How to hold onto the passion (Copyright © MFMER) - This publication explains the physical and psychological changes that can affect sexual function as you age and how you can improve your sex life as you grow older. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sexual-health/HA00035
Sexual Activity and Heart Disease or Stroke (Copyright © AHA) - This publication answers questions about sex after stroke. It is a helpful aid for those who are uncomfortable discussing this sensitive topic and can offer hope for a healthy sex life after stroke. http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4714
Sexual Dysfunction in Women: What Can I Do If Sex Isn't Working for Me? (Copyright © AAFP) - This publication explains the different types of sexual dysfunction, what causes them, how to know if you have a problem, and what you can do. http://familydoctor.org/612.xml
STIs: Learn How to Protect Yourself (Copyright © AAFP) - This on-line publication provides information on how to protect yourself from getting a sexually transmitted infection. An STI -- short for sexually transmitted infection-- is an infection you can get by having sex. http://www.familydoctor.org/handouts/275.html
Organizations
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AIDS.Gov
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AIDSInfo
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Division of STD Prevention, NCHSTP, CDC, OPHS, HHS
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National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
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AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
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American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
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American Social Health Association
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Current as of September 2007
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