Multiple sex partners = Greater risk of cervical cancer?

Whether someone?s in a strictly monogamous relationship or exploring their sexuality with multiple partners, the most common cause of cervical cancer is human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus, which has many strains, has been linked to a number of cancers, including cervical cancer. The reason the risk of getting HPV increases along with the number of sexual partners a person has is as follows: having sex with many different partners increases the chance of coming into contact with a person who is carrying the HPV virus. In other words, the probability of encountering an infected partner increases as the number of partners someone has increases. On the other hand, having fewer sexual partners means there are simply fewer chances to come into contact with someone who has HPV (or any other infection). Taking steps such as practicing safer sex and limiting the number of sexual partners may reduce the risk of transmitting HPV. It?s also critical that people with cervixes get screened regularly to check for precancerous or cancerous cells.