protected sex
Barrier-method intimacy
Protected sex is sexual activity using barriers or precautions to prevent pregnancy or transmission of infections—typically condoms, but also dental dams or other methods.
The term emerged alongside safe sex during the AIDS crisis, though protected acknowledges that no method eliminates all risk: We always practice protected sex.
- safe sexPrecautionary intimate practices
- condomContraceptive sheath worn internally
- wrap it upEnd or complete something
- barrier methodContraception using physical blockage
- contraceptivePregnancy prevention method
HIV · dental dam · prophylactic · latex gloves · spermicide · female condom · intimate relations · cervical cap · AIDS · sex · anal sex · PrEP · birth control · birth control pill · family planning · morning after pill · monogamy · STI prevention
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