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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ˈsafe ˈsex, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- sexual activity in which precautions are taken to prevent diseases spread by sexual contact, specifically, AIDS.
safe′ sex′,
- 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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