What if the internal condom keeps getting stuck to my partner's penis?

It gets stuck to my partner's penis.

Oct 29, 2018 Updated: Aug 28, 2025

Lube may be the answer here. Try using a bit of lube and see if it still gets stuck.

Still not working?

You can switch to using condoms. They also protect you from STIs. If STI protection isn’t a concern for you right now, then consider switching to a method you don’t have to use in the moment. The ring, the patch, or the shot might be good choices for you.

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Internal condom (FC2)
Very effective if you use them correctly, but not super effective the way most people use them. Hormone free, protect against STIs, and great for those with latex allergies.
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Birth control ring
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you don't have to worry about it every day.
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Birth control patch
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you only have to worry about it once a week.
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Condom
Very effective if you use them correctly, but not super effective the way most people use them. Hormone free, protect against STIs, and don't require a prescription, but they do require work.
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Birth control shot
Very effective if you use it correctly. Lasts for months, is private, and is a good hormonal option for those who can't take estrogen.