There are times when in the heat of
the moment something goes wrong.
Sometimes the CD is too old or
damaged hence it breaks. Other
times it is not put on properly
which can cause a malfunction as
well. So if you find yourself in this
predicament, what do you do next?
When a CD breaks the partners
involved are at risk for HIV and
other STDs as well as pregnancy.
There are some responsible actions
that you can take to reduce your
risk of getting any of them.
HIV Prevention: The first thing
that both you and your partnern
should do when a CD breaks is go
pee and carefully wash your private
tools. Then you and your partner
should get tested and it should be
done as soon as possible and then
again after three months. You
should also ask the doctor for a
PEP (postexposure prophylaxis)
which is an HIV treatment for the
morning after an accident. It’s
expensive but worth it.
The treatment is taken over a
month and should be started right
away. They are still effective 72
hours after a c0ndom breaks but
are most effective when taken
immediately. The treatment does
have side effects such as extreme
fatigue and nausea.
Pregnancy Prevention : For the
ladies, the Plan B morning-after pill
is the most effective way to prevent
pregnancy after a CD break
accident. It is most effective when
taken right away but can be taken
up to 72 hours after. It is
recommended that you buy Plan B
before anything happens just so
that you have it on hand instead of
having to make time to go to a
pharmacy after an accident
happens. The side effects of Plan B
include abdominal pain, nausea,
fatigue, menstrual changes, and
headaches.
To prevent accidents from
happening in the first place make
sure that the CDs that you are using
are placed properly, and are not
expired or old. Preventing CD
breaks in the first place is your
first line of defense. Also don’t be
too rough during s*x.
