Condom breaks occasionally
happen.
To prevent that read on,
if it already happened see the bottom of the page.
Most likely its due to the
common reasons of not putting it on properly, the condoms past its expiration
date, or using the wrong kind of lubricant. (Hint: Using any oil-based
lubricant with a latex condom can cause breakage.)
Some
ideas to prevent condom breakage during sex include:
Roll the condom on before
inserting the penis into any orifice.
Use a condom only once, and
use a new one for each sex act. Several condoms nearby always makes
sense if you are sexually active.
Be careful when taking the
condom out of its package, you don't want to tear it or put any undue
stress on the condom itself. If the condom is not lubricated, apply
a drop or two of water based lubricant inside of it.
If the penis is not circumcised,
pull back the foreskin before rolling on the condom.
Place the rolled condom over
the tip of the hard penis. (If keeping a hard-on is an issue, you may
want to try female condoms that stay in place whether or not a guy keeps
his erection.)
Leave space at the tip to
collect semen, this is the so called resevoir tip . Gently squeeze the
air out of the tip with one hand. (Friction against air bubbles causes
most condom breaks.)
Unroll the condom over the
penis with the other hand. Roll it all the way down to the base of the
penis. Smooth out any air bubbles.
If the condom is not lubricated,
put a water-based lubricant on the outside of the condom.
After ejaculation, it's important
to pull out before the penis completely softens.
Prevent spilling semen by
holding the condom against the base of the penis while you pull out.
Throw the condom away in
the trash and do not flush down the toilet.
When used correctly Condoms
reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
While a condom break close
to orgasm can be confused with the orgasm itself many guys will ignore
the increased feelings associated with a condom break in the early stages
of sexual intercourse and keep going until ejaculation.
So what if a condom break
already happened?
If it happens during sex
and you notice, STOP. Pull out and try another condom, be sure
to check the expiration date.
If you have already reached
orgasm before noticing, shower and wash your genital area with soap
and warm water.
NEVER Douche after
a Condom breaks!
Because of the stress involved
in a condom break your period may be delayed. Two weeks or so after
the condom break you should be able to take a pregnancy test to determine
the results of the accident.
Be sure to discuss other
aspects of the event with your partner besides pregnancy. HIV risk factors
and previous sexual experiences should be included in any discussion.
HIV Testing should be done
in 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months alternately to allow time for the
body to react to any infection.
Should you develop a rash,
swollen glands, fever, or flu-like symptoms you should immediately consult
a doctor.
