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Counting sexual partners

Does your sexual history matter, and is it relevant whether you’re a man or a woman?

Does your sexual history matter, and is it relevant whether you’re a man or a woman?

A viral tweet criticised a woman for having a high 'body count' - a term used to describe how many sexual partners a person has had. It’s a popular topic on platforms like TikTok, where some people boast about their big numbers, but others are critical of people with high body counts. Claims that women are less attractive if they’ve slept with lots of people have led to arguments about double standards and sexism. We look at how this debate emerged, the origins of 'slut-shaming,' and what we know about how many sexual partners the average Briton has had.

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54 minutes

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Wed 13 Sep 2023 20:00

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  • Fri 8 Sep 2023 12:04
  • Wed 13 Sep 2023 20:00

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