Sex is Good Podcast

Does Body Count Matter? The Science Behind the Debate

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Does a person’s “body count” actually matter?

In this episode, we discuss one of the most controversial topics in dating and relationships. Does having more sexual partners predict divorce? Does it affect long-term relationship satisfaction? Should it matter at all?

We also explore whether a higher number of partners changes your risk of sexually transmitted infections and what the research actually says.

Along the way, we discuss morality, sexual compatibility, honesty, and why these conversations so often become emotional instead of evidence-based.

Whether you think body count is important or completely irrelevant, this episode aims to separate the science from the opinion.