It’s a question many of us have probably never thought about: how many people have we indirectly slept with? But the answer may surprise you.
What is Indirectly Sleeping With Someone?
Indirectly sleeping with someone means having sex with someone who has had sex with someone else. It’s a chain reaction of sexual partners that we may not even be aware of.
The Math Behind Indirect Sex Partners
Let’s say you’ve had sex with 5 people in your lifetime. Each of those 5 people has also had sex with 5 people. That means you have indirectly slept with 25 people.
And if each of those 25 people has also had sex with 5 people, you have indirectly slept with 125 people. The numbers can quickly add up.
The Impact of Social Networks
Social networks have made it easier than ever to connect with people we might want to have sex with. But they’ve also made it easier for our sexual partners to connect with their partners.
If you’ve slept with someone who is well-connected on social media, you could indirectly be connected to a whole network of people.
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The Importance of Safe Sex
The more sexual partners you have, the higher your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Even if you don’t know or care about all the people you’ve indirectly slept with, it’s important to practice safe sex to protect yourself and your partners.
How to Reduce Your Indirect Partners
If the idea of having dozens or hundreds of indirect sex partners makes you uncomfortable, there are a few things you can do to reduce your partner count:.
- Limit your sexual partners
- Choose partners who have limited sexual history
- Always use protection
Conclusion
It’s impossible to know exactly how many people we have indirectly slept with.
But by being aware of the potential for indirect sex partners, practicing safe sex, and choosing our partners wisely, we can minimize our risk of STIs and feel more in control of our sexual health.
