A study from Swansea University reveals that the timing of previous sexual encounters plays a crucial role in determining desirability as a long-term partner. Individuals who had many past partners long ago are viewed more favorably than those with recent encounters. While many past partners typically deter potential suitors, this negative perception decreases when those encounters happened in the distant past. The study involved 5,000 participants across 11 countries, challenging conventional thoughts about sexual history in romantic partnerships.
'Previous studies have shown that people are generally less inclined to pursue relationships with individuals who have had many past sexual partners,' said Dr. Andrew G. Thomas, lead author of the study. 'However, what's particularly interesting about this study's findings is that this effect diminishes when those encounters occurred primarily in the past and this is something we found across the globe.'
'A prospective partner's sexual history provides important information that can be used to minimise mating-related risks,' the researchers explained. 'Such information includes the number of past sexual partners, which has an inverse relationship with positive suitor evaluation.'
'However, sexual encounters with new partners vary in frequency over time, providing an additional dimension of context not previously considered.'
'For example, if you have had 12 previous partners, but those encounters were a long time ago, you'd be seen as a more appealing long-term partner than someone who had 12 previous partners but whose encounters were more recent.'
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