safe sex

American  

noun

1. sexual activities in which precautions have been taken, as by the use of a condom, to minimize the chances of spreading or contracting a sexually transmitted disease.

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safe sex British  

noun

1. sexual intercourse using physical protection, such as a condom, or nonpenetrative methods to prevent the spread of such diseases as AIDS

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Example Sentences

Zuniga, who plans to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology, can’t imagine pausing her education or career to have children, so safe sex is particularly important, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

A 64-year-old poly man who goes by Special Sauce made a similar point regarding the coronavirus: "Conversations about risk and exposure to SARS-CoV-2 are just like conversations about safe sex and testing."

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2021

“Many people in the gay community took his message of safe sex as anti-sex,” Mr. Kirschenbaum said in an interview.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2021

After Mr Mandela left office in 1999, he campaigned for more research into HIV/Aids, for education about safe sex and for better treatment for those affected.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2013

This week, just hours after the announcement of the new program in the local media, online commentators were criticizing the government for teaching abstinence rather than safe sex with condoms.

From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2010