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Recent Examples of safe sex
Parents might also consider that their teen could be removing body hair in the hopes of impressing a crush, which is why this also could be an opening to talk about safe sex and reproductive health.
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
In this decade, practicing safe sex (which likely involves some sort of birth control) is important.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2025
Volunteers target a basketball court in the community, where young men gather, and hand out a safe sex kit, which includes condoms.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Spears said one of the lockers is located at a coffee shop between two Catholic schools, targeting students who might not have safe sex supplies readily available to them.
—Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
In this decade, practicing safe sex (which likely involves some sort of birth control) is important.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2025
Volunteers target a basketball court in the community, where young men gather, and hand out a safe sex kit, which includes condoms.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Spears said one of the lockers is located at a coffee shop between two Catholic schools, targeting students who might not have safe sex supplies readily available to them.
—Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe sex
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The findings, from 1,592 U.S. citizens of different ages, sexes, races and incomes, were collected between Dec. 20 and Dec. 22.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
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On his first day in office, Mr. Trump signed an executive order that declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel's surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Alexander William Schecter, 26, was charged with kidnapping to commit another crime, first-degree residential robbery, two counts of forcible oral copulation and forcible rape, all of which are felonies, according to a news release shared by the DA's Office.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, he was charged with one count of kidnapping to commit another crime, one count of first degree residential robbery, two counts of forcible oral copulation and one count of rape, according to the criminal complaint.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the Jackson Hole region, a small and isolated group of the birds gathers each spring at a mating site on the grounds of Jackson Hole Airport, where growing air traffic has created dangers for both the grouse and aircraft.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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The species’ elaborate mating rituals and fierce attachment to their breeding grounds make the conservation challenge uniquely difficult.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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What this means for me, practically speaking, is that the director wants a close-up of my face as my character Joe is deep in dissociative reverie mid-coitus.—
Sophie Ansari,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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When coitus occurs, it’s scored by unctuous music.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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Common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include irritation, swelling and a thick white discharge, along with a burning sensation – especially during urination or intercourse.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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Wilzig told the Miami Herald in a 2002 profile that intercourse and naked bodies were beautiful and natural, and no one should be embarrassed by talking about the topic.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Abdulkarim is charged federally with arson of a building used in interstate and foreign commerce and faces multiple state felony counts that could significantly increase his prison exposure.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2013, Bezos made a separate personal purchase that signaled his expanding influence beyond commerce.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The character — best friend to Maddy (Alexa Demie) and Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) — initially stood out for her arc around body confidence and sexuality, but was increasingly pushed to the margins as the season progressed.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dunham believes that, paired with the intense female sexuality on the show, led to unhappy viewers.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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