What to do if a condom breaks during Sex to prevent HIV and pregnancy

According to an article by Verywell Health, the primary functions of using protection during intimacy are to prevent unwanted pregnancy and the transmission of STIs, especially HIV.

However, there are instances where these aims are defeated as the protection tool may break, and this leads to exploring methods you can promptly take when the condom breaks during intimacy. 

1. Stop and assess the situation. This entails halting sexual activity, taking out the old tool, and continuing with a new one if you're still interested. In cases where the protection tool is stuck within the body of the other partner, it must be taken out first, and if the male reproductive fluid leaks into the female genitalia, consider taking the next few steps.

2. In cases where letheleakagee is suspected, the other partner may need to immediately use the restroom to force out every deposit. Women may need to consider using warm water and mild soap to wash the surface area of the genitals and engage the muscles in the lower abdomen to clear off deposits of the male reproductive fluid.

3. Following exposure to the male reproductive fluid, promptly taking an emergency contraceptive (EC) pill as prescribed by a qualified medical doctor can impede fertilisation, reducing the chances of getting pregnant.

4. If you're not sure of your partner's sexual history and STI status, you might need to quickly consult with your healthcare provider, who may prescribe a daily dosage of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) drugs, which when strictly adhered to for 3–4 weeks can reduce the chances of contracting HIV or an STI.

5. Enroll for laboratory tests. The above-mentioned methods are effective; however, they are not final, as you may still need to confirm your partner's STI status and also wait until the first day you miss your period to test for pregnancy.