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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:
Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 08/06/2026 12:21

ThatsNicer · 08/06/2026 11:48

  1. Morning after pill
  2. Get rid of him
  3. Pregnancy test
  4. STI test
He has got to be doing this deliberately. Are you sure he hasn't slipped it off when he enters you? That would push it deeper into you.

all this

Uoal · 08/06/2026 12:20

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.

Having a fuckton of cats would be a vast upgrade to your current situation. Don't leave your condom in me, leaving me open to pregnancy and STDs or dumping it in the bed like my home is your personal rubbish bin. is the most basic of standards

Ophy83 · 08/06/2026 12:19

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 11:24

Leaving the condom inside me only happened twice. The first time I thought it was an accident. I did mention it this time. He didn’t say anything just replied with 😬

Only twice?! It shouldn't happen once! If the condom is inside you then it hasn't protected you against anything.

Newsenmum · 08/06/2026 12:18

This is not ok at all.

MrCollinsandhisboiledpotatoes · 08/06/2026 12:18

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.

Babe, I don't care if you're jabba the hut, you most definitely can do better than a man who treats your vagina as a bin.

Dearg · 08/06/2026 12:17

Nodwyddaedafedd · 08/06/2026 12:16

You are NOT old fat and ugly. .
You can't be old if there a risk of pregnancy.
You have kids so clearly you have the body that creates kids. Like most of us I would hazard a guess this means you have an apron of jiggly fat and a body that has some stretch marks and lots of cellulite. Who cares? That body also gave you your children and just cos you're weathered and not a size whatever has no bearing at all on not being attractive.
ugly - in the eyes of the beholder. The ugliest people I know are deemed attractive by society. Plus lots of people think 'pretty' = skinny. Not the case - lots of skinny people don't have pretty faces.
This man does not deserve you. Do not accept shitty behaviour. You don't owe him anything - espiecially not sex.
Id bet anything he didn't make you orgasm three times and call you fucking gorgeous during sex. Don't accept anything less.

I love this. Great affirmation! Thank you

ruethewhirl · 08/06/2026 12:17

When he leaves them in you he is literally treating you like a bin. Like a mere convenience. I’m with the others, OP - get rid.

Nodwyddaedafedd · 08/06/2026 12:16

You are NOT old fat and ugly. .
You can't be old if there a risk of pregnancy.
You have kids so clearly you have the body that creates kids. Like most of us I would hazard a guess this means you have an apron of jiggly fat and a body that has some stretch marks and lots of cellulite. Who cares? That body also gave you your children and just cos you're weathered and not a size whatever has no bearing at all on not being attractive.
ugly - in the eyes of the beholder. The ugliest people I know are deemed attractive by society. Plus lots of people think 'pretty' = skinny. Not the case - lots of skinny people don't have pretty faces.
This man does not deserve you. Do not accept shitty behaviour. You don't owe him anything - espiecially not sex.
Id bet anything he didn't make you orgasm three times and call you fucking gorgeous during sex. Don't accept anything less.

Cleo65 · 08/06/2026 12:15

How on earth can he 'leave it inside you'?
That's not accidental - it is intentional ..... & it is abuse.
Get rid.

MrCollinsandhisboiledpotatoes · 08/06/2026 12:15

Sweetie, you shouldn't be having sex with someone you can't have this conversation with

ShutupLwren · 08/06/2026 12:14

Cats and wearing purple vs a gross fucker who leaves condoms for your kids to find or inside you when you’ve only slept together 4 times?

I choose cats and purple. I’d even rather a purple cat. I’d call her Purrrrple.

Anyway I don’t care if you look like how my great aunt Tabitha’s bedsores smelt, you can do fucking better than this.

LadyLooo · 08/06/2026 12:14

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 11:11

Wow not heard of stealthing before. Thanks. Got me thinking. I’ll take a pregnancy test at lunchtime and find out about the local STD clinic. I won’t be seeing him again.

Surely to goodness it didn't take Mumsnet to point out the high risk of pregnancy and STD?

Why on earth would him not using the bin be the most pressing issue here???

Mischance · 08/06/2026 12:13

If you are not even able to have a conversation with him about this, why are you having sex with him?

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 12:12

Occasionalsnaccident · 08/06/2026 11:49

What’s wrong with wearing purple?

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

OP posts:
Bobloblawww · 08/06/2026 12:11

Please put your new partner in the bin.

pinkdelight · 08/06/2026 12:10

Spookyspaghetti · 08/06/2026 11:56

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

This term isn't a catch-all that absolves women of all agency and responsibility, adding to their disempowerment. It's apt for many circumstances, but here it feels like OP is better recognising that she's not some passive shag for this guy and can and must advocate for herself and not stand for any of this in future.

pinkdelight · 08/06/2026 12:07

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.

Do you honestly think that being shagged by grim bastards like this is better? You don't need to punch down to feel better either. Respect - and self-respect - is more important, and old, fat and ugly people are worthy of love and being treated decently, sometimes by other old fat and ugly people who are also worthy of love.

sweetpickle2 · 08/06/2026 12:05

TheBloomingDahlia · 08/06/2026 11:53

I don’t understand. Is it kind of bunched up inside you or hanging out a bit like a female condom would? Never heard of this happening unless it broke and it’s pieces inside

Having had this happen to me once I can assure you it's possible- in my case we were drunk and he (presumably) lost his erection so it slipped off inside and neither of us noticed. It fell out of me the following day (tmi sorry).

anothereastlondonmum · 08/06/2026 12:03

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.

You can’t be that old if there’s a risk of pregnancy. And aside from that you need to value yourself so much more. You seriously believe you’re “ugly” and therefore the best you are worthy of is a horrible, lazy, dirty slob stealthing you, which is sexual assault? Please dump this idiot and seek some counselling and work on yourself.

ifonly4 · 08/06/2026 12:03

Seriously OP, don't have sex with him again. I'd be worried sick if someone left a condom inside me. If he's going to take care and use one, then it's odd he's not ensuring he's taking it out with him.

Spookyspaghetti · 08/06/2026 11:56

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

orangegato · 08/06/2026 11:54

Wtaf are you doing OP? Do you really value yourself so little?

Dump this disease of a man.

TheBloomingDahlia · 08/06/2026 11:53

I don’t understand. Is it kind of bunched up inside you or hanging out a bit like a female condom would? Never heard of this happening unless it broke and it’s pieces inside

OtterlyAstounding · 08/06/2026 11:53

Pineapplewhip · 08/06/2026 11:51

I'd wear nothing bar purple leisure suits and adopt 10 cats before I let some skank leave a condom inside my vag.

You really need higher self esteem and standards. If you really think your appearance is holding you back; then join a gym, order some weight loss medication and book an appointment at the hair dresser.

This!!!

Lakesfun · 08/06/2026 11:52

I can't even imagine how that might happen.

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