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Later that week…
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Heather and her good friend are sitting on the sofa at Heather’s home. All through the dialog, they’re each holding glasses of wine, consuming snacks, petting a cat, and so on.
Good friend: “So inform me concerning the date!”
Heather: “It was alright. You already know me, I’m not in search of something severe. Simply having enjoyable getting again on the market for the reason that divorce. Courting at 56 has been an journey up to now.”
Good friend: “And what about Brad? Are you continue to seeing him?”
Heather: “Casually.”
Good friend: “Wow, I’m completely dwelling vicariously via you. By the best way, what are you doing for cover? Are you continue to on the tablet?”
Heather: “No, I acquired off that just a few weeks in the past. One benefit of menopause is that you simply don’t have to fret about getting pregnant. Whew!”
Good friend: “However what about STIs?”
Heather: “I’m not too frightened.”
Good friend: “To not put a chill on Netflix and chill, however since I’m a nurse, I really feel like I must let you know that STIs are literally on the rise. They’ve doubled in folks of their mid-50s and older within the final decade.”
Heather: “Actually? Why?”
Good friend: “A few of it’s from folks such as you, who’re getting again on the market with new companions after a divorce, pondering they now not want safety. And menopause itself could make you extra prone to get STIs.”
Heather: “Oh, wow. Menopause actually is the reward that retains on giving.”
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Adjustments within the vagina, like lack of elasticity and dryness, make you extra inclined to ripping, which makes it simpler to get STIs.
Good friend: “Perhaps it’s best to get an HIV take a look at. Simply to be protected.”
Heather: “That sounds scary.”
Good friend: “It’s actually only a easy blood take a look at. And never figuring out is lots scarier although, proper?
Heather: “I suppose. Yeah.”
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You may get an HIV take a look at at:
Your healthcare supplier’s workplace
Native well being departments
HIV testing clinics
Good friend: “When you’ve got HIV and also you get handled, you possibly can nonetheless dwell an extended, wholesome life. However should you ignore one thing like that, it may be life-threatening.”
Heather: “Thanks. You at all times give me good recommendation. I’ll do it! I’ll discover a place tomorrow. Now let’s get to the primary occasion of the night. Activate “Love Is Blind!”
