Let's Talk about Sex

In this day and age where information is available with the click of a button, I am horrified to find that STDs are still transmitted rampantly. What's more alarming, the number of trasmissions are increasing with people over 40. What does that say about us? I simply see it as carelessness and over-confidence. Check this out. We have been hit with stats indicating that the HIV virus continues to spread consistently with people under 30 years old. Here we are, in our 40s, dating people 10 - 15 years younger, with no consideration of using a condom. Moreoever, aren't we supposed to be role models for those who are younger than we are? If I was still in my teens, I see people in their 40s living a hedonistic life and showing no indication of illness, I would probably feel that STDs only occur in "special" circumstances. Actually, I wouldn't. I never was one to follow behavior that just didn't seem right, but I needed to create a hypothesis. Anyway, what the hell is going on? I don't know about anyone else, but I KNOW how to say NO, and believe me, I have seen rage as a result, but so what. What's he going to do, kill me? Have I made poor sexual decisions, HELL YES. By the Mercy and Grace of God, I have been spared. That's a strong wake up call for me. At our age (40s and some) we need to be better prepared in our approach to sexual decisions, activity, and overall health. Tell me what you think.