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safe sex

noun

: sexual activity in which people protect themselves from diseases (such as AIDS) by using condoms or by other methods

Full Definition of SAFE SEX

:  sexual activity and especially sexual intercourse in which various measures (as the use of latex condoms or the practice of monogamy) are taken to avoid disease (as AIDS) transmitted by sexual contact —called also safer sex
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First Known Use of SAFE SEX

1983
Medical Dictionary

safe sex

noun

Medical Definition of SAFE SEX

:  sexual activity and especially sexual intercourse in which various measures (as the use of latex condoms or the practice of monogamy) are taken to avoid disease (as AIDS) transmitted by sexual contact—called also safer sex

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