risky sex
Careless physical encounters
Risky sex is sexual activity that carries elevated chances of unwanted consequences—typically sexually transmitted infections or unintended pregnancy.
The term usually refers to unprotected intercourse, sex with multiple partners, or sex with partners whose health status is unknown: After his diagnosis, he had to contact everyone he'd had risky sex with.
Also called unsafe sex.
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- condomContraceptive sheath worn internally
- STISexually transmitted infection
- hookupCasual sexual encounter
- recklessCarelessly ignoring danger
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