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safe sex

noun

Definition of SAFE SEX

: 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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Examples of SAFE SEX

  1. a book advising young people to practice safe sex

First Known Use of SAFE SEX

1983

Rhymes with SAFE SEX

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safe sex

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SAFE SEX

: 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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