safe sex meaning

UK /seɪf sɛks/ US /seɪf sɛks/ 2 syllables

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

Definition of safe sex

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

    Type of: sexual activity

How to pronounce safe sex

safe sex is pronounced /seɪf sɛks/ in British English and /seɪf sɛks/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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