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

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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:
Slv199 · 08/06/2026 18:23

Coconutter24 · 08/06/2026 17:40

It is your fault if you accept a ‘😬’ as a reply and then go on to have sex with him again.

Why does everyone think I’ve slept with him since the non-discussion? I haven’t.

OP posts:
ThisPlumTurtle · 08/06/2026 18:21

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 17:02

Usually just go to sleep but even if I got up the wash my hands I wouldn’t know. I found out the next time I went to the loo and wiped myself and found a condom on the toilet roll.

I don’t know how he didn’t know though. Which is what makes me worried it was stealthing. It wouldn’t surprise me if he didn’t want another child.

Hi OP,

It's good practice to pee after sex to help flush out any bacteria and reduce the likelihood of UTIs, so if you can in future, I'd recommend going to the loo within 10-30 minutes of sex 😊

desperatemum1234 · 08/06/2026 18:20

Bin this man OP!!!!! With the utmost haste!!!!

ChristmasCwtch · 08/06/2026 18:10

He’s revolting!! In the bin with this man!!

Coconutter24 · 08/06/2026 18:06

OldScribbler · 08/06/2026 17:49

i know nothing about condom etiquette but it would take a miracle for pregnancy to occur under the circumstances you describe.

It wouldn’t take a miracle under the circumstances

MrFirstTimeBuyer · 08/06/2026 17:56

Unreasonable for not ditching him already.

GiddyRobin · 08/06/2026 17:54

BudgetBuster · 08/06/2026 17:49

Also... its strange to wait til he's gone to decide to text him about it? Surely adults go "WTF Jeff I just found a condom inside me... what's that all about" on the spot. Not covering it up and then texting about it. If we're too embarrassed to talk about it when it happens, we shouldn't be having sex. That applies to every gender, age, etc.

Absolutely this!

Even as a young and inexperienced teen I would have had the wherewithal to say something on the spot. If I'm letting someone have sex with me then there is absolutely no reason why I can't mention something like finding a bloody condom inside me...that he left there!

Absolutely it's his fault for doing it, but OP's behaviour is utterly strange. Not saying anything there and then, not pushing a discussion, having sex again on multiple occasions where the same or similar happens...I am genuinely bemused. At the very least before they had sex again she could have said, "Jeff, before we have sex again I want you to make sure you take the condom off properly this time and dispose of it."

Frugalgal · 08/06/2026 17:52

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!

Leaving it in the bed or inside you?? I've never heard of such a thing! 😲Does he not know how to use one??

What kind of savagery have you got yourself involved with??

BudgetBuster · 08/06/2026 17:49

GiddyRobin · 08/06/2026 17:38

Don't be ridiculous. If he's unwilling to have a discussion, you can at the very least message again and say, "That's completely unacceptable behaviour and I won't tolerate it. It leaves me at risk of pregnancy and STD's, and aside from anything else it's grossly disrespectful. What do you think you're playing at? Do you really have nothing to say?"

If he's unwilling to have a conversation the first time, you don't sleep with him again! Personally I wouldn't sleep with him again discussion or not.

You don't just let him get away with evading a discussion with an emoji! It's your sexual health, and he is disrespecting you! If he left a shit in the bed would you let him get away with it?

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Also... its strange to wait til he's gone to decide to text him about it? Surely adults go "WTF Jeff I just found a condom inside me... what's that all about" on the spot. Not covering it up and then texting about it. If we're too embarrassed to talk about it when it happens, we shouldn't be having sex. That applies to every gender, age, etc.

OldScribbler · 08/06/2026 17:49

i know nothing about condom etiquette but it would take a miracle for pregnancy to occur under the circumstances you describe.

TaoJing · 08/06/2026 17:45

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 17:20

That’s not my fault. I can only start a discussion not have the whole thing.

You can say' why aren't you answering me?'

Time to move on.

Make today a time when you make changes.
Lose weight if it's bothering you, join a class, give yourself a make over and learn to love yourself.

I know that sounds easy to say but it's the way forwards.

Coconutter24 · 08/06/2026 17:40

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 17:20

That’s not my fault. I can only start a discussion not have the whole thing.

It is your fault if you accept a ‘😬’ as a reply and then go on to have sex with him again.

WiddlinDiddlin · 08/06/2026 17:39

Twice out of four shags, he's pulled out and NOT said to you 'oh... the condoms come off'.

That would concern me.

In - insert very large number here, I have had my fun number of shags over insert large number of years here - i have had a condom come off inside me ONCE (and he had a very small willy) and he immediately said 'oh shit the condoms fallen off'.

It's pretty easy not to feel a condom inside you after sex, but it is IMPOSSIBLE for a man not to notice the condom has come off, even before he pulls out. If it were, we wouldn't have such a fuss from blokes over using them.

So either he is stealthing you OR he doesn't think this is something you need to know about at the time...

Both of those are massive red flags.

GiddyRobin · 08/06/2026 17:38

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 17:20

That’s not my fault. I can only start a discussion not have the whole thing.

Don't be ridiculous. If he's unwilling to have a discussion, you can at the very least message again and say, "That's completely unacceptable behaviour and I won't tolerate it. It leaves me at risk of pregnancy and STD's, and aside from anything else it's grossly disrespectful. What do you think you're playing at? Do you really have nothing to say?"

If he's unwilling to have a conversation the first time, you don't sleep with him again! Personally I wouldn't sleep with him again discussion or not.

You don't just let him get away with evading a discussion with an emoji! It's your sexual health, and he is disrespecting you! If he left a shit in the bed would you let him get away with it?

caringcarer · 08/06/2026 17:26

It sounds as if he's deliberately trying to get you pregnant. No one leaves a condom inside a person.

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 17:20

Coconutter24 · 08/06/2026 17:08

That’s not a discussion, that’s you telling him what he’d done and no discussion followed

That’s not my fault. I can only start a discussion not have the whole thing.

OP posts:
redboxer321 · 08/06/2026 17:18

I have never been so pleased to be a lesbian.

Coconutter24 · 08/06/2026 17:08

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 16:31

I’ve told him he left a condom inside me. Is that not discussing it?

That’s not a discussion, that’s you telling him what he’d done and no discussion followed

BudgetBuster · 08/06/2026 17:07

PunnyPlumPanda · 08/06/2026 17:01

You should never ever ever tell a woman that’s worried and scared about sec that they’re disgusting.

as a woman I want another woman to be able to discuss it! OP or in fact any WOMAN who needs advice about sex. I will always talk. Never feel upset or uncomfortable

I meant HIS behaviour was disgusting🙄

Jane143 · 08/06/2026 17:06

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.

Purrrrrple, fantastic name for a cat ❤️

BudgetBuster · 08/06/2026 17:05

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 16:54

Next time I won’t ask I’ll just assume it’s what everyone does.

I’ve not had sex with him since he ignored my discussion about the condom. I won’t have sex with him again.

Just to be sure I’ll never leave my house or have sex again.

Just so I’m clear how long do I have to know someone before I have sex with them?

Are you sure you're an actual adult and not 15?

Next time I won’t ask I’ll just assume it’s what everyone does.
Next time, don't have sex if you don't understand how to do so safely.

I’ve not had sex with him since he ignored my discussion about the condom. I won’t have sex with him again.
You had sex with him multiple times before asking him. That's very naive. You need to be responsible for your own safety too.

Just to be sure I’ll never leave my house or have sex again.
Or... grow up, stop getting snarky with people with people on the Internet trying to help you and offer advice, and bloody educate yourself before having sex with strangers.

Just so I’m clear how long do I have to know someone before I have sex with them?
It's not about the length of time you know someone... its about understanding safe sex... which you don't yet. Educate yourself.

PunnyPlumPanda · 08/06/2026 17:05

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 17:02

Usually just go to sleep but even if I got up the wash my hands I wouldn’t know. I found out the next time I went to the loo and wiped myself and found a condom on the toilet roll.

I don’t know how he didn’t know though. Which is what makes me worried it was stealthing. It wouldn’t surprise me if he didn’t want another child.

Yeah. This is what I’m worried about for you!

im
flad you’re not going to see him again. Nothing is worth this and I’m worried for you. 💕

PunnyPlumPanda · 08/06/2026 17:04

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 16:58

I’ve never felt the need to watch someone take a condom off before. Of course now I will. I’ve never seen a condom tied before either.

I usually just go to sleep on his chest afterwards.

It’s not watching them as such. But it’s normally a smallish room and you’re next to them when they get off the bed and clean up…

i mean he obviously isn’t though is he. Cleaning up…yeah I do think you need to be more aware of them making sure they’re cleaning up after etc.

I would worry that he’s taking advantage of you for sure. 💕

Slv199 · 08/06/2026 17:02

PunnyPlumPanda · 08/06/2026 16:56

But how????

im so confused at how this happens and no one notices??

I mean I get up to get cleaned up or wash my hands etc. I assumed most people do or am I the weird one? Which I light be! Don’t get me wrong. Km
happy to hear if others just lay there after or whatever.

Usually just go to sleep but even if I got up the wash my hands I wouldn’t know. I found out the next time I went to the loo and wiped myself and found a condom on the toilet roll.

I don’t know how he didn’t know though. Which is what makes me worried it was stealthing. It wouldn’t surprise me if he didn’t want another child.

OP posts:
Henbags · 08/06/2026 17:02

Is this a genuine query?