Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sexual activity involving precautions: The practice of engaging in sexual activity while taking deliberate measures to reduce the risk of transmitting or acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS.

Usage

• The term is used as a non-count noun to describe a concept or practice.
• It is commonly discussed in contexts of public health, personal responsibility, and sexual education.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • Practicing safe sex is a crucial part of maintaining sexual health.
  • The clinic provides free resources and counseling on safe sex.
  • Their relationship is based on trust and a mutual commitment to safe sex.

Advanced Usage

• "to practice safe sex": To consistently use protective measures during sexual activity.
  • It is recommended that all sexually active individuals practice safe sex.
• "safe sex practices": The specific methods or behaviors that constitute safe sex.
  • Educating teenagers about safe sex practices is essential.

Variants and Related Words

• Safer sex (n): A term sometimes used to emphasize that while risk can be greatly reduced, no sexual activity is entirely without risk.
  • The concept of safer sex acknowledges that absolute safety is difficult to guarantee.
• Protected sex (n): Sexual intercourse using a barrier method, such as a condom.
  • They agreed that protected sex was a necessity for both partners.

Synonyms

• Protected intercourse: Sexual intercourse using a barrier for disease prevention.
• Responsible sex: Sexual activity undertaken with consideration for health risks and prevention.

Related Phrases

• "to have safe sex": To engage in a sexual act while using protective measures.
  • They made a conscious decision to have safe sex.
• "safe sex education": Instruction on how to prevent STI transmission during sexual activity.
  • The school board debated the curriculum for safe sex education.

Related Idioms/Concepts

• "Safety first": While not an idiom exclusive to this context, the principle is often invoked in discussions about sexual health, emphasizing precaution.
  • When it comes to new partners, his motto is "safety first," so he always insists on safe sex.

Noun

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