unprotected sex

"Unprotected sex" involves engaging in sexual activity without using methods to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Definition

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(informal, medical)Sexual activity without using contraceptives or barrier methods to prevent pregnancy or STIs.

Example

  • They were worried about the risks of unprotected sex.
  • Unprotected sex can lead to unintended pregnancies and the spread of STIs.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "unprotected sex":

have sexsexual intercoursesexual relations