When it comes to transmitting STIs, it is not important how many sexual partners you have had, as long as the sex was protected.

The statement is false. Using condoms or other barriers lowers the risk of many STIs, but protection is not perfect, and some infections can spread through skin-to-skin contact. Having more sexual partners can increase the chance of encountering an STI, even when sex is protected.

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