i get stung once or twice a month during Spring, Summer, and Fall!
I figure it's good for what ails me.
My bees aren't particularly aggressive, but I get into the hives about once a week for one reason or another. This year i'll likely get more stings than last year, because I'll be raising some queens and splitting to get several new smaller hives.
most bees are pretty gentle in the Spring but get testier in Fall when they are defending their winter stores.