May have fees but first transactions are very safe and are essentially anonymous. And the amount of 3 cents is minimal compared to the benefits you using btc. 
Why only the first transaction is safe? I have done many bitcoin transactions. They are all quite safe.
I think he means the first transactions are anonymous because if you use 1 btc address your identity will be disclosed to others. So if you want to stay anonymous with bitcoin make sure you use 1 address for every transaction. That's how this is essence works.