How To Tell If Condom Broke
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How To Tell If Condom Broke
Medically Reviewed by Dany Paul Baby, MD on April 27, 2022
Condoms make oral, vaginal, or anal sex safer . Condoms are a reliable form of contraceptive that helps prevent infections and pregnancies. But sometimes a condom may break, exposing you to the risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) , or the chance of becoming pregnant.
When used correctly, condoms are one of the most effective forms of contraception. There are two general types of condoms:
1. External condoms. These are condoms that go over a penis, and are sometimes called "male condoms." They are made of different types of materials like latex, plastic, and lambskin.
2. Internal condoms. These condoms can be inserted into the vagina or anus, and are often called "female condoms."
The most common materials used to make condoms include:
When used correctly, condoms hardly break. However, even when used properly, it can still happen. If you suspect yours has broken, stop having sex immediately and check it out.
If the condom breaks and there is a high risk of infection, consider doing the following:
If you are unsure of your or your partner's health status, consider visiting the hospital for an STI test as soon as possible. When a condom breaks during sex it exposes you to body-to-body contact with sexual fluids. Unprotected contact with bodily fluids is the most common cause of infection from HIV and other STIs.
If either you or your partner is at a high risk of contracting HIV, consider visiting the hospital within 72 hours. Your doctor may get you on post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) pills to reduce the chances of you getting an HIV infection.
You may also have a pregnancy scare when you notice the condom is broken. To avoid getting pregnant, take an emergency contraception pill (morning after pill). In most cases, the pill is effective for up to five days after your last sexual encounter. Emergency pills are most effective when swallowed as soon as possible.
Here are a few reasons why your condom may break:
Many times, condom breakage is avoidable. Here are some of the tips that you can use to prevent condom breakage:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "What are condoms?"
Insider: "How to have safe sex if you have a latex allergy."
Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center: "You Asked It: Why Do My Condoms Break?"
NHS: "How effective is contraception at preventing pregnancy?"
Open Doors: "What to do if a condom breaks."
Planned Parenthood Federation of America: "Condom." "How do you know if you have the condom on right?" "What do I do if the condom broke?"
The Nemours Foundation: "What if the Condom Breaks?"
What you should know to prevent pregnancy.
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When would you know if a condom breaks or rips after sex? Do you feel when it rips or breaks?
Men wearing condoms should be able to tell when they break — they will feel a change in sensation. Their partners might not be able to feel the difference, so the responsibility lies with them. They can learn what it feels like by breaking condoms on purpose while masturbating. It’s also a good idea to periodically use your eyes or hands to check on a condom during sex.
You can reduce the risk of a condom breaking or ripping by using water-based lubricant — like KY or Astroglide. Click here to learn about using condoms.
You should also know that if a condom breaks and you’re not on another method, like the pill or IUD, you can take emergency contraception (“the morning-after pill”) within five days to greatly reduce your risk of getting pregnant.
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Now Reading The Condom Broke — Now What?
If you’ve ever seen someone fill a condom up at the tap to make a water balloon, you know that they can go through a lot without breaking . I mean, that's kind of their primary job. But for whatever reason — maybe the condom’s expired , maybe your manicure snagged on it — sometimes the contraceptive does tear.
Although when used correctly, condoms are about 98% effective , one study of 544 men ages 18 to 54 found that 7.3% had experienced a condom breaking over the course of the year. Another study , this one of male and female college students, found that 29% of male appliers and 19% of female appliers had experienced a broken condom over the past three months. So: Not super common, but definitely not a total anomaly either.
If someone is wearing a condom on their penis, they should be able to feel it break, according to Planned Parenthood . But the receiver might not notice, and if the condom is on a strap-on (yes, you should be using condoms on shared sex toys ), the person wearing it might not notice, either. If the person isn’t sure if they can tell a difference in sensation, Planned Parenthood suggests, “They can learn what it feels like by breaking condoms on purpose while masturbating.”
Both the penetrator and receiver can do this one: During sex, occasionally physically touch the base of the penis or dildo to make sure the condom is still intact .
Along with touching, if you’re changing positions , you can also check on the condom visually.
If the condom breaks before the wearer comes, simply put on another one . But check to make sure that the whole pack isn't expired, suggests birth control resource Bedsider . And keep in mind that condoms shouldn't be exposed to any weird conditions, like extreme heat or cold. If it’s been sitting in a wallet for months? Probably best to just buy a new pack.
If you were having penis-in-vagina sex, especially if the wearer came (but even if they didn’t ), consider emergency contraception . There are several brands of “morning-after pill” that you can take to prevent ovulation and minimize your chances of getting pregnant from the unprotected sex. Most, such as Plan B, are available over-the-counter without a prescription. A copper IUD also works as emergency contraception, though it’s a long-term birth control method, not a one-and-done thing.
If you think you may have been exposed to HIV — for example, if your partner is HIV-positive — consult with your doctor about beginning post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). This is medication taken once or twice daily for 28 days to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
If either you or your partner hasn’t been tested recently, schedule an STI test at least two weeks after the day the condom broke. By this time, some common STIs, including gonorrhea and chlamydia, should be detectable if you have them. However, others take longer to be picked up by tests, so you may need a follow-up visit.
Particularly in the next few months, be mindful of any STI symptoms , such as a change in the color or odor of discharge, itchy genitals, pain while peeing or during sex, nausea, fever, or a rash or blisters on or near your genitals. If you notice symptoms, get tested so you can see if you need to begin STI treatment.
Read up on all things condoms to make sure that the break wasn’t the result of user error, such as storing them somewhere too hot, like a car’s glove compartment. If this happens frequently to you, you may be opening the contraceptives incorrectly — or if you’re wearing them, you may have the wrong size. If you haven’t been using lube , adding a drop of water- or silicone-based lube to the inside of the condom and more to the outside can reduce the risk of breakage. Plus, it can make sex feel more pleasurable, too.
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