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2010 to 2019, there was about a 90 per cent increase among Canadians older than 60 per 100,000 population for chlamydia; about a 168 per cent increase for gonorrhea; and about a 218 per cent increase for syphilis

The increase in STIs among Canadian seniors is attributed to the fact that many who are single are ready mingle, in part due to grey divorces

“They grew up in a time when it wasn’t as open to talk about things like that and despite what their sexuality might be they most likely have been in monogamous heterosexual rela- tionships for the majority of their adult life and now they are exploring more freedom and a sense of acceptance in that exploration,” said AnnWelch, the education manager of Positive Living North

“We can’t assume that sex is not happening for the older population, and there needs to be more support by providing education and supplies if needed for safe sex.”

To foster honest converstions, Jems created a collection of hard candies under the F---ing Old label, “inspired by the longtime association between hard candies and seniors.”

The organization stated in a press release that all proceeds will be donated to Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights

“Ultimately, the candies are a sweet prompt to help bridge the gap and promote healthy sexual habits amongst seniors,” saidWhitney Geller andYasemin Emory, cofounders of Jems

“Instead of your grandma giving you a hard candy, this is a chance for you to give her one and ignite a conversation about sexual health and the spread of STIs, amongst a generation who is at risk ”

With files from Christine Dalgleish, Prince George Citizen

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