safe sex

/seɪf sɛks/
/seɪf sɛks/
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Definitions of safe sex
  1. noun
    sexual activity (especially sexual intercourse) with the use of measures (such as latex condoms) to avoid the transmission of disease (especially AIDS)
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    type of:
    sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice
    activities associated with sexual intercourse
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