Morning-after pregnancy prevention
v If you are a woman worried about unwanted pregnancy, consider
following your condom accident with Plan B. The high-dose birth control pill is
available over-the-counter (it's also known as emergency contraception, or EC)
and can prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours. Plan B is most effective
when taken right away, and taking it within 24 hours is encouraged. Many
women's health organizations recommend purchasing it before you need it, so
that it's readily available if you ever do.
v B's side effects may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
fatigue, headache, and menstrual changes. If you experience severe abdominal
pain, see a doctor. If your period is more than a week late after taking Plan
B, you might be pregnant and should get tested.
Avoid future accidents
v Once the immediate crisis is over; put some thought into why the
condom broke. "These accidents don't happen easily," "Are you
using condoms correctly? Are you using the right kind of lube? Are the condoms
old or expired? It's important to identify the problem so you can avoid an
accident in the future."
What to Do if Your Sex Partner Refuses to
Wear a Condom
v People are always complaining about condoms; they say they're
uncomfortable, kill their erections, or disrupt the intimacy or sensitivity of
sex. Others feel that being asked to use a condom implies a partner's distrust
or promiscuity. If your partner uses his disapproval of condoms as an excuse to
avoid wearing one, you're not alone. Condoms so drastically reduce the risk of
becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and avoiding
pregnancy, however, that it's worth finding a way to change your partner's
mind. Here are a few time-tested strategies that may help.
Plan ahead:
v Before things get hot and heavy, set ground rules with your partner
about what risks you're willing to take and which measures you'll take to
protect yourselves and each other.
Get the right size:
v One condom does not fit all. Luckily condoms come in many
shapes, sizes, colours, flavours, textures, and materials, so chances are
pretty good that there's a style that fits your needs for comfortable and
enjoyable sex. "I encourage people to investigate different condoms and
lubes with their partners to find what works best for them," says Perry N.
Halkitis, PhD, a psychologist specializing in HIV at New York University.
v Instance, you can find condoms that are ribbed or studded to
increase friction for either partners, or something with a warming lubricant.
"Micro thin" condoms minimize the barrier between partners without
sacrificing safety. You can experiment with different shapes such as Trojan's
Twisted Pleasure or the extra-loose Pleasure Plus, which claims to simulate
unprotected sex.
Try a dose of Reality:
v If you're a woman who can't get her man to wear a regular
condom, you might try the Reality female condom, which you wear in your vagina.
These should not, however, be used in conjunction with male condoms, as
friction between the two can cause tears.
Adjust your attitude:
v Insisting on the use of a condom is about protecting not just
you, but your partner as well. "Asking a partner to wear a condom is not
an indication of a lack of love, but a true expression of the affection that
you share," says Halkitis.
Keep it up:
v Some men have difficulty maintaining an erection while wearing a
condom. Sometimes a poor-fitting condom causes this, and other times, it's
psychological, related to a sexual dysfunction, or caused by alcohol- or
drug-related erectile dysfunction (ED). If switching condoms (or sobering up) doesn't
resolve the issue, see your doctor.
Be practical:
v Sliding on a condom doesn't have to put the fun on hold. Do what
you can to minimize the interruption, such as keeping an ample supply of
condoms within arm's reach.
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