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safe sex
noun
: 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
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Cite this Entry
“Safe sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20sex. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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