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AIBU to expect proper condom disposal and not being left inside me?

413 replies

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 10:35

I was with my exH for over 20 years and I’ve not had many sexual partners. I’m not sure about “condom etiquette” and it’s something not talked about.

My exH would always take the condom off and throw it in the bathroom bin. This is what I expect.

I’ve found my new partner just leaves it in the bed, which is gross and I worry my kids might find them. On other occasions I’ve found them inside me the next time I’ve gone to the loo. Which obviously leaves me worried I might get pregnant.

As I don’t have much experience I wondered what others think. AIBU to expect him to put the condom in the bin? Or at least tell me where he left it and definitely not leave it inside me!

OP posts:
Lairymary · 08/06/2026 13:24

That's so disgusting and disrespectful.

DalmationalAnthem · 08/06/2026 13:24

A dating group for single parents is screaming red flags. Lots of men target single mothers for bad reasons.
Some think the women are desperate and shit men will be in with a chance, some will prey on them to gain access to their children. Some will think the woman will be keen to move him in and provide accommodation, sex and food for him.

The happiest section of society by far, from several studies, are childfree, single women. Enjoy the utter bliss of being rid of males. It's the best thing you can do for yourself.

hugasaurus · 08/06/2026 13:18

I've never in my life had a sexual partner who hasn't disposed of the condom once done. Urgh. That would be one and done for me!

Motnight · 08/06/2026 13:17

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 11:31

I’m old, fat and ugly. If I raise my standards I might as well buy cats and wear purple.

I am old, love my cat and wear purple. Also have a partner that treats me with love and respect.

Can't work out if you are being facetious Op or truly believe some of the stuff you are writing about yourself.

PurpleThistle7 · 08/06/2026 13:11

I can’t work out the logistics here. I used condoms for years and years but I’d feel it inside of me? And surely any man would feel it come off? Anyway, super gross and confusing and you obviously need to be done with this.

MidsummerMadness91 · 08/06/2026 13:10

Gosh you're getting a hard time on here. I'd bin him off tbh because I'd see it as he thinks it's below him to dispose of a condom. Either by leaving it in your bed or inside you. A gross misogyny.

You could talk to him but if he's got to his age and thinks its acceptable I wouldn't hold out much hope tbh.

Hoardasurass · 08/06/2026 13:10

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 13:07

Yes, that’s right. I have no self respect. I let him do it.

I didn't say that.
My judgement is levelled at him the rapist not you his victim.
Please speak to someone about what HE has done to you, this is not your fault

ExtraOnions · 08/06/2026 13:10

..,,something is feeling a bit “off”

Bloozie · 08/06/2026 13:09

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 11:31

I’m old, fat and ugly. If I raise my standards I might as well buy cats and wear purple.

He's treating you, your vagina and your bed like a wastebin.

Which is, objectively, much worse than cats and purple.

AnonSugar · 08/06/2026 13:08

What? 🤢

IpsyUpsyDaisyDoos · 08/06/2026 13:08

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 13:07

Yes, that’s right. I have no self respect. I let him do it.

I think that PP was saying HE was doing it purposefully, not that you were allowing it.

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 13:07

Hoardasurass · 08/06/2026 13:03

So out of the 3 or 4 times you've had sex with this man hes left a condom inside of you twice. Thats not an accident thats a purposeful act (unless he has a micro penis that is too small to keep them on).

Yes, that’s right. I have no self respect. I let him do it.

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IpsyUpsyDaisyDoos · 08/06/2026 13:06

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 11:31

I’m old, fat and ugly. If I raise my standards I might as well buy cats and wear purple.

Preferable, imo.

Hoardasurass · 08/06/2026 13:03

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 11:29

I’ve only slept with him 3 or 4 times.

So out of the 3 or 4 times you've had sex with this man hes left a condom inside of you twice. Thats not an accident thats a purposeful act (unless he has a micro penis that is too small to keep them on).

TheresAsilverLiningInTheSkyee · 08/06/2026 13:00

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 12:12

Nothing. It’s a poem. When I am old I shall wear purple.

But the purple wearing lady in the poem was planning on having a rare old time. Nothing to fear in her imagined future 😉🧓

AStonedRose · 08/06/2026 13:00

he's repellent. dump dump dump dump dump.

Cosyblankets · 08/06/2026 12:55

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 11:29

I’ve only slept with him 3 or 4 times.

And it's happened twice

JollyGreenWatermelon · 08/06/2026 12:54

Esmeraldathe3rd · 08/06/2026 12:51

Men shag dead people and animals, you can raise your standards, you'll still be fuckable

That's an odd reasoning,

but as most men are not complete freak, why not upping your standards and only have relationships with decent ones 😂

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 12:53

DearDenimEagle · 08/06/2026 12:46

You should be scared. You also need to raise the bar.
Why do women sleep with guys they hardly know who treat them like semen receptacles..he shows massive disrespect and you go back for more.. Are you that desperate? I’m over 70 , overweight now, had 3 strokes, divorced twice and have a better man than that. I learned years ago not to trust dating sites, though.

Well isn’t that great for you that you’ve found someone who reaches your bar. I’m just a sad loser who’ll sleep with anyone who shows her any interest and I deserve everything I get.

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PiIIock · 08/06/2026 12:52

How do you even mistakenly leave a condom inside someone? Multiple times? It’s the equivalent of throwing litter on the floor and saying you didn’t realise.

It’s either on purpose either for sinister reasons or he has so little respect he thinks he can literally dispose of his used condom in you. And disrespecting your home to leave a slimy condom lying in your bed. Who tf does that

Esmeraldathe3rd · 08/06/2026 12:51

Men shag dead people and animals, you can raise your standards, you'll still be fuckable

cantthinkofagoodusername2026 · 08/06/2026 12:49

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 11:31

I’m old, fat and ugly. If I raise my standards I might as well buy cats and wear purple.

Cats are infinitely preferable to this man. He is utterly grim.

PiIIock · 08/06/2026 12:49

Spookyspaghetti · 08/06/2026 11:56

Can’t we stop victim blaming the op now?!

I’m hearing tough love. Being a cat lady beats this.

OriginalSkang · 08/06/2026 12:48

When you say leaving them inside you.. are they full? Are they still in the same position? Or bunched up as if he's taken them off, left them in and kept going?

JillThePlantKiller · 08/06/2026 12:47

It sounds like your self esteem is quite low, @Slv199 and it’s hard to make good decisions when that is the case.

Obviously pregnancy test and std clinic are the priority here, but is there something you could do just for yourself?

When I was low, a very kind mnetter explained to me that building boundaries (what I had asked about) starts with finding moments to be kind to myself. I’ve forgotten her username, but I have often thought of her because it was exactly what I needed to hear to turn my life around, starting with a cup of tea. Once I got used to being treated well by myself, I developed quite the intolerance of other people trying to treat me badly.

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