SINCE 1828
safe sex
nounDefinition of safe sex
: 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
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