barebacking
Riding without saddle
Barebacking is having sex without a condom.
The term originated in gay male communities to describe unprotected anal sex, but has spread to describe any condomless intercourse.
The metaphor comes from riding a horse without a saddle—nothing between rider and mount.
He admitted to barebacking even though he knew the risks.
Lacking a riding seat
- bridlelessMissing equine headgear
- horsebackAtop a steed
- gallopSwiftest quadruped gait
- canterModerate equine gait
trot · mount · balance · grip · equitation · manege · dressage · jockey
Without prophylactic covering
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- HIVAIDS-causing retrovirus
- STIsSexually transmitted infections
- PrEPHIV prevention medication
intercourse · exposure · infection risk · sexual health · contraception · antiretroviral · disclosure · viral load
saddleless
Lacking a riding seat
- bridlelessMissing equine headgear
- horsebackAtop a steed
- gallopSwiftest quadruped gait
canter · trot · mount · balance · grip · equitation · manege · dressage · jockey · rodeo
condomless
Without prophylactic covering
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- HIVAIDS-causing retrovirus
- STIsSexually transmitted infections
PrEP · intercourse · exposure · infection risk · sexual health · contraception · antiretroviral · disclosure · viral load · monogamy
barebackingsafe sex
Precautionary intimate practices
protected sex · safer sex · condom use · barrier protection · wrapping up
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