Loose condom

[isabelle]

Yesterday, I was having sex with a new partner and noticed that the condom seemed a little loose at the base (maybe slightly too big). This was something I never experienced before. The condom seemed to work as it did not slip off or break. However, should I be concerned that some sperm could have escaped through the loose base?

P.S. I am also on the birth control pill, but having double protection (pill +condom) makes me feel secure, and if sperm could have escaped through the base, I will feel slightly less secure and will have to find new condoms.

[Mo]

As long as the condom stayed on and didn't break, as it sounds like it did, then you can trust that it did its job properly. However, since it was loose, I think picking up a different style/size of condom is a good idea! If these are loose on your new partner, it could mean there's a higher likelihood that a condom could slip off in the future.