A condom is considered the most effective contraceptive. With it, protection reaches 99%, and it prevents not only an unwanted pregnancy, but also infection with all kinds of sexually transmitted diseases. But even such a reliable tool can sometimes fail. Such things are made from thin latex. Therefore, it becomes clear that the answer to the question of whether a condom can break is positive. What to do in this case and why it happens? The reasons why the integrity of the condom shell is violated are as follows:
- poor-quality or expired product;
- Inappropriate size - too small, for example;
- the use of grease that violates the structure of latex;
- mechanical damage when opening the package.
In any case, the event is not very pleasant. Especially for girls who did not plan unprotected
intercourse. Now we will discuss an interesting question: in this case, is it possible to get pregnant?
The condom broke: what to do and what to do next?
From the point of view of gynecology, conception is not excluded, because through the cracks male sperm enters the vagina, and then it can reach the egg. But to answer this question for sure, the girl must know the features of her menstrual cycle. The fact is that the probability of becoming pregnant is great only a few days a month - after ovulation, and therefore if unprotected sexual intercourse fell on the days of menstruation, as well as the period between them and ovulation, then the risk is not too great. But in any case, some action should be taken.
The first thing a girl should do if a condom breaks is to take an upright position. In this position of the body, the risk that the sperm still gets to the egg decreases, that is, the outflow of seminal fluid occurs. Of course, this method will not give an absolute guarantee, but if you do this in the first five minutes
after sexual intercourse, it can help.
Also, if the condom is torn, you should wash yourself with soap - this way the concentration of sperm in the vagina will decrease, which means that the chance of getting pregnant will also decrease. Then you should either treat the genitals with an antiseptic such as Miramistin or Chlorhexidine preparations to avoid infection.
The next action that should be taken if the condom breaks is a trip to the pharmacy. In pharmacology, there is such a group of preservatives as postcoital contraceptives. Most often they are available in the form of tablets, which should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. Their action is based on a large dose of the hormone progesterone, which the body receives, as a result of which he believes that he is already fertilized. Such drugs can not be used regularly, but in emergency cases they save. And most importantly, if the condom is torn, do not panic. But it is worth remembering that the responsibility for such emergencies equally lies with both partners.