"safer sex" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: This term first appeared in print in the 1970s. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} safer sex (uncountable)
  1. Sexual activity that minimizes the risk of spreading sexually transmitted disease, especially by the use of condoms. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sex Synonyms: safer-sex Related terms: safe sex

Alternative forms

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