safe sex practices

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Safe sex practices are methods used to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy during sexual activity.

These include using condoms or dental dams, getting tested regularly, limiting partners, and communicating about sexual health history.

The term emerged prominently during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.

They taught safe sex practices in health class.

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