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safe intimacy

safe intimacy

5.7
Close physical contact that reduces the risk of infections and health problems
  • noun
  • NSFW
translation icon : intimidad segura
  • They both agreed to regular health screenings as part of their commitment to safe intimacy.

Examples

  • Open communication is crucial for maintaining safe intimacy in any relationship.

  • Practicing safe intimacy is crucial for healthy relationships.

  • Schools are increasingly offering workshops to educate young people about safe intimacy.

  • Can you explain what safe intimacy means?

  • Open communication is crucial for maintaining safe intimacy in any relationship.

  • They both agreed to regular health screenings as part of their commitment to safe intimacy.

  • Schools are increasingly offering workshops to educate young people about safe intimacy.

Synonyms

safe sex
vssafe intimacy
  • NSFW
28 3.0

Sex where people use condoms and other steps to prevent infections

covers close physical or emotional contact and broader health concerns beyond STIs

How Safe

safe intimacy
  • NSFW
5.7
barebacking
  • Offensive
1 9.9

Surface Forms

safe intimacy singular
safe intimacies plural

Morphology

safe + intimacy

This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'safe' (protected from danger) modifies 'intimacy' (close/sexual connection), so the overall meaning is directly inferable as intimacy conducted in a way that avoids harm or health risks. The compositional pattern is common and cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both words can reasonably understand this phrase without prior exposure.

Etymology

Safe intimacy joins safe and intimacy: imagine two people who want to be close but first take simple steps like talking honestly, agreeing on rules, and using protection to avoid harm. That's why safe intimacy means being close in a way that 'reduces the risk of infection or other health problems'.