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

Former chair Elena Rose Bunbury said the response was "very mixed" and they "got absolutely ripped to shreds online", but it achieved the goal of encouraging safe sex and increasing LGBT+ representation.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 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

Could some see it as suggesting that it is a woman’s responsibility to ensure that she and her partner practice safe sex?

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2017

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