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

The revelers were surrounded by tents advocating for safe sex, gun control and mental health — a reminder that disease and violence still threaten many queer people of color.

From Washington Post

Cash transfers conditioned on participation in health programs were already widespread, so the group looked for innovative and cost-effective ways to persuade people to practice safe sex.

From Washington Post

He hadn’t always practiced safe sex before his diagnosis, but he had been very careful since then.

From New York Times

In his research, sociologist Mark Regnerus found that secular parents were generally much more comfortable — and more likely — to have open and frank conversations with their children about safe sex than religious parents.

From Salon

The health guide urged New Yorkers to practice safe sex with “kinky” Zoom parties and to wear coronavirus masks while engaging in acts of intimacy.

From Fox News