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STIs later in life: What men need to know

Your age doesn't reduce your chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection. Here's insight about staying safe.

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It's possible for people of any age to contract sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs are sometimes symptom-free, making them easy to miss, pass along, and ignore.

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Steve Calechman, Contributor

Steve Calechman is a contributing editor for Men’s Health, a writer for MIT’s Industrial Liaison Program, and his work has appeared in The Boston Globe Magazine, Greentech Media, Fatherly, and BabyCenter. For over 25 years as … See Full Bio
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Kevin Ard, MD, MPH, Contributor

Dr. Kevin Ard is a faculty member in the division of infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). An assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, he maintains a clinical practice, and is also the … See Full Bio
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