SAFE SEX

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does safe sex mean? 

• SAFE SEX (noun)
  The noun SAFE SEX has 1 sense:

1. sexual activity (especially sexual intercourse) with the use of measures (such as latex condoms) to avoid the transmission of disease (especially AIDS)

  Familiarity information: SAFE SEX used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SAFE SEX (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Sexual activity (especially sexual intercourse) with the use of measures (such as latex condoms) to avoid the transmission of disease (especially AIDS)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("safe sex" is a kind of...):

sex; sex activity; sexual activity; sexual practice (activities associated with sexual intercourse)

 Context examples 

Other things that can help include practicing safe sex, washing your hands well and often and cooking your food well.

(HIV/AIDS and Infections, NIH)

There are steps you can take to stay healthy and safe while you're in college: • Eat a balanced diet • Get enough sleep • Get regular physical activity • Maintain your health with checkups and vaccinations • If you decide to have sex, practice safe sex • Make smart choices about alcohol and drugs • Get help if you are stressed or depressed

(College Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)