safe sex

noun

Synonyms of safe sexnext
: sexual activity and especially sexual intercourse in which various measures (such as the use of latex condoms or the practice of monogamy) are taken to avoid disease (such as AIDS) transmitted by sexual contact

called also safer sex

Examples of safe sex in a Sentence

a book advising young people to practice safe sex

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safe sex was in 1968

Dictionary Entries Near safe sex

safe/secure in the knowledge

safe sex

safe space

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“Safe sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20sex. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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safe sex

noun
: sexual activity and especially sexual intercourse in which various measures (as the use of latex condoms) are taken to avoid disease (as AIDS) transmitted by sexual contact

called also safer sex

Medical Definition

safe sex

noun
: sexual activity and especially sexual intercourse in which various measures (as the use of latex condoms or the practice of monogamy) are taken to avoid disease (as AIDS) transmitted by sexual contact

called also safer sex

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