Disadvantages of Multiple Sex Partners

Disadvantages of Multiple Sex Partners

These physical and emotional consequences can be life-long if you engage in sexual acts with multiple partners. The conversation goes into the serious consequences of partaking in this behavior and highlights how we need to be focussing more on our sexual health and well-being.

Physical Consequences

Increased susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections(STIs)
- Increased risk of unintended pregnancy
- Susceptibility to HPV and other viruses
Risk Factor for Cervical Cancer

Emotional Ramifications

Increased stress and anxiety
Difficulty in creating healthy relationship

- Feelings of guilt and shame
Becoming depressed and thinking that I wasn't good enough

Psychological Implications

Problems with relationship and closeness
Fear:Of- Abandonment and rejection
Problems in Commitment and Trust Building
- Greater risk or chance of Play into having a sexual addiction

Social Impacts

- The taboo of being stigmatized
Reputation risk
Hawk co-parenter struggles are usually the result of-High conflict with partner
Setting boundaries and clear communication issues

Long-term Effects

Health problems and constant aches
Emotional trauma, also synonymous with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorderr) symptoms
All of the above + Problems with infertility and childbirth
Sadness, guilt and remorse

Precautions and Safeguards

Have safe sex, and use protections meticulously
- STI Surveillance - Get yourself tested for sexually transmitted infections regularly.
-Support transparency and communication between all stakeholders
- Place as much emphasis on emotional health as mental

In Summary,

sexual health maintenance, we can protect ourselves and our partners from the harms of having unsafe multiple sex partners.