safe sex
/ˌseɪf ˈsɛks/
NOUN
1. Sexual activity with reduced health risks
Sexual activity practiced with precautions to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV transmission, and unintended pregnancy.
1.1. Protected sexual intercourse
Used to describe sexual activity involving protective measures, such as condoms or other barrier methods, to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy.
Synonyms
- protected sex
- safer sex
- sex with protection
Antonyms
- unprotected sex
- unsafe sex
Examples
- Practicing safe sex helps reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
- They discussed the importance of safe sex before becoming sexually active.
- Using condoms consistently is an important part of practicing safe sex.
Related Words
- condom use
- contraception
- barrier protection
- sexual health
- STI prevention
- HIV prevention
- sexual protection