Simply put, body count is the number of people you have sex with. It does not matter how intimate the make out was, or how much stuff you have done with someone, if there hasn't been penetration, it does not count as sex in this context.

Does a high body count matter?

High body counts don't signify promiscuity. To the sophisticated partner, a high number could imply a troubled childhood, escapism or even depression. ... Whether low or high, sex numbers say a lot about your relationship with sex.

Should you tell people your body count?

No matter how gently or how politely or innocently he asks, you should never tell, says Tracey Cox. Tracey is a popular English author and columnist who specializes on dating, sex and relationships. The relationship expert believes that downplaying the figure your body count when asked does not make sense.