Experts warn of a concerning trend: rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among older adults. Ahead of the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease in Barcelona, infectious disease specialists emphasize the urgency for action. In the United States, STIs among individuals aged 55 to 64 have more than doubled in the past decade, with gonorrhea cases soaring from 15 to 57 per 100,000 people between 2015 and 2019. Similarly, England witnessed a doubling of gonorrhea and syphilis diagnoses in the over-45 age group from 2015 to 2019, primarily affecting gay men. Professor Justyna Kowalska from the Medical University of Warsaw, leading the research, attributes this surge to various factors, including the craze of dating apps and the use of erectile dysfunction medication like Viagra. Additionally, societal shifts, such as rising divorce rates and older adults delaying sexual activity, contribute to the trend. Limited access to sexual health services and the stigma surrounding STIs further exacerbate the issue, as older individuals and healthcare providers often avoid discussing or seeking help for these infections. Kowalska emphasizes the importance of healthcare providers engaging older individuals in discussions about sexual health. Recently, Queerty highlighted Amsterdam's success in significantly reducing HIV transmission rates, with only nine new cases reported in 2022. Their approach included a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting older demographics. This film is a great example of this campaign. #Queer Up The USA View