What if I'm using condoms, but they keep slipping or breaking?

First, if the condom breaks—or leaks or spills—and semen got into your vagina or on your labia, pregnancy is possible. You can prevent pregnancy by using use emergency contraception as soon as you can and up to five days after it happens (EC pills are more effective the sooner you take them). You may also want to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and consider taking medications to prevent HIV if your partner has HIV or you are unsure about the HIV status of the person you had sex with.

Pulling out before ejaculation while the penis is still hard can help prevent the condom from slipping or any possible spills.

Still not working?

If the condom breaks, spills, or leaks, it might be time for a size check. You can also check out other methods, like an internal condom or if you don’t need protection from STIs right now, you can try the patch, pill, ring, IUD, implant, or shot.