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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!

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dairydebris · 08/06/2026 10:42

I can't for the life of me understand why you wouldn't just immediately say- 'Oi! Where's the condom? You haven't left it in the bed have you? Actually... no really, where is it? You've 'left it inside me?' You absolute dickhead- did you secretly want to get me pregnant? Dispose properly of your condom every single time please or I'm going to assume you've the mental maturity of a stupid 16 year old and stop fucking you immediately' then mutter 'unfuckingbelieveable' repeatedly to yourself under your breath but also firmly within earshot of this idiot.

ShorterMumma · 08/06/2026 10:42

Thats so grim...🤢

You need to do a pregnancy test and have an STI screen ASAP.

Oh and get a new boyfriend!

StunHun · 08/06/2026 10:42

This isn’t normal.

You should do these things, quickly-

  1. Dump him
  2. Get tested for STDs
Misunderstoodagain · 08/06/2026 10:41

If the condoms are coming off then they are the wrong size for him- either too big or small- and yes not disposing them is gross

sassyduck · 08/06/2026 10:41

That's disgusting. Total lack of courtesy towards you. You deserve better.

Gladystheimpaler · 08/06/2026 10:40

Shocking. This man needs to be thrown in the bin. Leaving them in your bed is disgusting. Leaving them INSIDE you? Unthinkably awful. Get rid.

Thundertoast · 08/06/2026 10:40

Sorry, but what do you mean, you find them inside you or in the bed?
When you finish, and you dont see him take it off and tie a knot in it, arent you just naturally curious in the moment and say 'have you sorted the condom?' Im a bit worried for you, are you only having sex heavily intoxicated so you arent paying attention to whats going on or something?

Becuriousnotjudgemental1980 · 08/06/2026 10:38

As others have said. Look up stealthing. That’s not ok. You need to have a harsh conversation with him.

mintleavesandthyme · 08/06/2026 10:38

Crikey, dump him

OtterlyAstounding · 08/06/2026 10:37

You would be unreasonable to stay in a relationship with this man!

ChickenBananaBanana · 08/06/2026 10:37

So you can fuck him but not have this convo with him? Is he trying to stealth you?

This is definitely not normal and something he would mention surely.

ofcolitas · 08/06/2026 10:36

Thats fucking gross. A dumpable offence if ever I heard of one.

TTCbabynumber22025 · 08/06/2026 10:36

Leaves them inside you?? I’d be worried about the possible pregnancy risk at that too, I’d consider that assault