unprotected sex

British

noun

an act of sexual intercourse or sodomy performed without the use of a condom, thus involving the risk of sexually transmitted diseases

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WHO defines infertility as a failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sex.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2023

Emergency contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a method of birth control fails.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022

Emergency contraceptive pills are also effective at preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex, and there are no medical conditions for which for which the risks of emergency contraceptive pills outweigh the benefits.

From Slate • Aug. 1, 2022

The drugs, often called the morning-after pill, can prevent pregnancy if taken after unprotected sex.

From The Verge • Jun. 28, 2022

After a recipient has verified that she’s read the resource guide and that the medication will be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, EZ EC orchestrates a handoff via a Google Voice number.

From Washington Post

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