Safer Sex

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Definition

Safer sex refers to sexual practices intended to reduce, but not eliminate, the risks of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy.

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What Does Safer Sex Mean?

Safer sex describes efforts to lower the risks associated with sexual activity, including sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy. The term indicates risk reduction rather than complete elimination of those risks.

Sources

  1. Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood reference
  2. Scarleteen: Scarleteen reference