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Broken condoms
My condom broke while I had sex with my girlfriend yesterday, what do I do?
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First off you need to tell her! Its important that you tell her and of course support her. She needs to be told though as soon as possible.
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She has hopefully already taken Plan B, if not, go with her to Planned Parenthood, or a clinic, and get it for her. Like others have said, it can work up to three days after unprotected sex--
and today is the three day mark. But I'm assuming she's already taken it.
I (female) have been in the same situation, and believe me, it is absolutely gut wrenching to think you might be pregnant. Support is the key- you really have to be there for her. Having someone there to listen and comfort her will make the difference between being totally alone and worried, to knowing that you're in it together, and things will work out fine. At this point, she might be worried that Plan B (assuming she's taken it) did not work..she still has to wait a bit to find out if she is pregnant (which is unlikely). In about 10-14 days, offer to take her to a clinic or planned parenthood, so she can get a pregnancy test. If she wants to talk to a nurse, see if she wants you to be there with her. Remind her that you will be there for her, and that things will work out. She needs you there--you both are in this together- it's not just her issue to deal with. She might want to consider going on birth control, especially if you two are in a committed relationship.
In all likelihood, if she has already taken plan B, she is probably not pregnant. Again, she has to get a pregnancy test at a clinic or gynecologist ( and not just a home pregnancy test) to make completely sure. If the condom broke due to lack of lubrication- then she either needs more foreplay, or you might want to use some lube beforehand. Or maybe you did not pinch the resevoir (tip) to get all the air out beforehand? Whatever the reason, learn what not to do next time, so you can avoid this situation. I know how much it sucks.
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Emergency contraception. Available at your local Planned Parenthood.
That and prayer are really your best bets here.
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1. Have her get the morning after pill, if possible. It can work up to 3 days. Obviously, the sooner you take it, the better it works.
2. Wait for her period and if she happens to be pregnant, talk about your options.
3. Try not to panic. Accidents like this happen more often than you think and most times, things turn out okay. but please be more careful in future, because I'm sure you can't afford to take that risk.
Good luck.
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