What You Should Do After Unprotected Sex Or If The Condom Breaks

Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11:34

Although condoms are said to be 99.9% effective, the remaining 0.1% can really get to you. Remember how Joey from the popular sitcom Friends freaked out over this information? Yeah.

Although condoms are said to be 99.9% effective, that remaining 0.1% can really get to you. Remember how Joey from the popular sitcom Friends freaked out over this information? Yeah. And sometimes, it can get hot and heavy real quick – with you having no protection – and that increased sense of confidence too can get to you at that time – causing you to take stupid decisions such as having unprotected sex. Be it unprotected sex or condom failure, there is no need to be upset, things happen, and you are not the only one to experience either of these situations. What Should I Do If The Condom Breaks? The moment you notice that the condom has broken, you should cease all sexual activity with your partner and move away from them. Remember that there are a few things you can do immediately to help if you have had sex without a condom. Step 1 As a first step, go to the bathroom to remove any lingering fluids from your vagina, penis, or anus. It can make you feel more comfortable and help remove bacteria that may cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). You can sit on the toilet and use your genital or anal muscles to push out any remaining fluid. Peeing may also be beneficial [1]. Note: Peeing will not eliminate the possibility of pregnancy if you have a vulva and have had penis-in-vagina sex. The sperm has already made its way toward the egg by the time you pee. Step 2 As soon as you feel more comfortable, you may want to consider your next steps. In the event that you require emergency contraception (EC), you should check with your local pharmacy for availability and operating hours. Some forms of emergency contraception are available over-the-counter and do not require a prescription from your physician [2]. If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or HIV, schedule an appointment with your doctor. Note: It is important to keep in mind that an STI can only be contracted once through oral or penetrative sex [3]. Be aware of symptoms Keep an eye on your genitals, anus, and mouth area, and schedule an STI test if you see anything unusual. While some STIs may be symptomless, others may manifest as sores, itching, smelly discharge, or pain when urinating [4]. Here is what you need to do within three days after unprotected sex/condom failure: There are some types of emergency contraception that must be taken within 72 hours of sex without a condom. It is also important to take HIV prevention medications within the same period of time. The medication must be taken within 72 hours of possible HIV exposure, as it is highly unlikely to work after that time. Talk with a healthcare professional for proper guidance on the same. Here is what you need to do within five days after unprotected sex/condom failure: The best way to prevent pregnancy is to use over-the-counter contraception within three days of sex or condom breakage, while prescription contraception is safer to use within five days. What To Do 2 Weeks After After Unprotected Sex/Condom Failure? A common symptom of both gonorrhoea and chlamydia is an unusual discharge and pain while urinating [5]. Also, you should be on the lookout for bleeding after sex and between periods. In addition, gonorrhoea may cause pain in the throat, and chlamydia may cause pain in the stomach and testicles. Nevertheless, some people may not experience any symptoms at all. Therefore, it is important to get tested for both types of STIs two weeks following sex, as they can cause more serious issues, such as infertility. What To 3 Weeks After Unprotected Sex/Condom Failure? The first sign of pregnancy is usually a missed period if you are concerned that you may be pregnant [6]. The only way to be certain is to take a pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests detect a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which can take up to three weeks to build up. In the event that the test results are positive, you should schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional in order to discuss your options. What To Do 3 months After Unprotected Sex/Condom Failure? If you have had sex without a condom or with a failed condom, it is always a good idea to test again a few months later. This will allow you to be sure any negative test result you received is actually negative and that any treatment you have received is effective. On A Final Note... Theres nothing wrong with feeling worried, angry, or sad after sex without a condom. Speak to friends and family about it so they can support you. It is important to remember, however, that there are a few risks associated with these sexual experiences. However, you can take steps to reduce those risks so that you remain protected and sexually healthy. Always remember to practise safe sex!

And sometimes, it can get hot and heavy real quick - with you having no protection - and that increased sense of confidence too can get to you at that time - causing you to take stupid decisions such as having unprotected sex.

Be it unprotected sex or condom failure, there is no need to be upset, things happen, and you are not the only one to experience either of these situations.

What Should I Do If The Condom Breaks?

The moment you notice that the condom has broken, you should cease all sexual activity with your partner and move away from them.

Remember that there are a few things you can do immediately to help if you have had sex without a condom.

Step 1

As a first step, go to the bathroom to remove any lingering fluids from your vagina, penis, or anus.

It can make you feel more comfortable and help remove bacteria that may cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). You can sit on the toilet and use your genital or anal muscles to push out any remaining fluid. Peeing may also be beneficial [1].

Note: Peeing will not eliminate the possibility of pregnancy if you have a vulva and have had penis-in-vagina sex. The sperm has already made its way toward the egg by the time you pee.

Step 2

As soon as you feel more comfortable, you may want to consider your next steps.

In the event that you require emergency contraception (EC), you should check with your local pharmacy for availability and operating hours. Some forms of emergency contraception are available over-the-counter and do not require a prescription from your physician [2].

If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or HIV, schedule an appointment with your doctor.

Note: It is important to keep in mind that an STI can only be contracted once through oral or penetrative sex [3].

Be aware of symptoms

Keep an eye on your genitals, anus, and mouth area, and schedule an STI test if you see anything unusual. While some STIs may be symptomless, others may manifest as sores, itching, smelly discharge, or pain when urinating [4].

Here is what you need to do within three days after unprotected sex/condom failure:

There are some types of emergency contraception that must be taken within 72 hours of sex without a condom. It is also important to take HIV prevention medications within the same period of time.

The medication must be taken within 72 hours of possible HIV exposure, as it is highly unlikely to work after that time.

Talk with a healthcare professional for proper guidance on the same.

Here is what you need to do within five days after unprotected sex/condom failure:

The best way to prevent pregnancy is to use over-the-counter contraception within three days of sex or condom breakage, while prescription contraception is safer to use within five days.

What To Do 2 Weeks After After Unprotected Sex/Condom Failure?

A common symptom of both gonorrhoea and chlamydia is an unusual discharge and pain while urinating [5].

Also, you should be on the lookout for bleeding after sex and between periods. In addition, gonorrhoea may cause pain in the throat, and chlamydia may cause pain in the stomach and testicles.

Nevertheless, some people may not experience any symptoms at all. Therefore, it is important to get tested for both types of STIs two weeks following sex, as they can cause more serious issues, such as infertility.

What To 3 Weeks After Unprotected Sex/Condom Failure?

The first sign of pregnancy is usually a missed period if you are concerned that you may be pregnant [6].

The only way to be certain is to take a pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests detect a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which can take up to three weeks to build up.

In the event that the test results are positive, you should schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional in order to discuss your options.

What To Do 3 months After Unprotected Sex/Condom Failure?

If you have had sex without a condom or with a failed condom, it is always a good idea to test again a few months later. This will allow you to be sure any negative test result you received is actually negative and that any treatment you have received is effective.

On A Final Note...

There's nothing wrong with feeling worried, angry, or sad after sex without a condom. Speak to friends and family about it so they can support you.

It is important to remember, however, that there are a few risks associated with these sexual experiences. However, you can take steps to reduce those risks so that you remain protected and sexually healthy.

Always remember to practise safe sex!

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.