Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship reduces the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
[7] When individuals are mutually monogamous, and are free from STIs/HIV when they enter the relationship, the risk for being infected with STI/HIV acquisition from sexual intercourse is very low.
[8] A mutually monogamous relationship lowers the risk of HIV, cervicitis, and other sexually transmitted infections.
If these conditions remain a priority for both, the "couple is likely committed and mutually monogamous.
[11][12][13][14] The lack of a more precise definition of mutual monogamy in the literature confounds the ability to statistically assess its effectiveness.