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Why did my boyfriend’s penis hurt after we had sex?

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Why does my boyfriend penis hurt and burn him after we had protected sex and I was on my period?

The pain and burning that you describe could have a few different causes, but rest assured that your period has nothing to do with it. 

In general pain around the genitals can be caused by a lot of different things like an irritation from hair removal, a reaction to soap or detergent, or an allergy to latex, spermicide, or lubricant. Pain and burning can also be caused by a STD, so it’s really important that your boyfriend visit a health care provider for STD testing and a checkup.

If you used a condom, it’s possible that an allergy to latex, spermicide, or lubricant could be the problem. While only a health care provider can tell you what’s really going on, you may want to try switching some things up in the condom department. Try using non-latex polyurethane or polyisoprene condoms, or condoms without spermicide. 

- Emily at Planned Parenthood

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Should I take emergency contraception?

Someone asked us:

I had sex on the 28th and used protection but after, he pulled out and the condom was still inside me. I went to PP the next day for plan b, but they told me that I am already protected because of the birth control I’m on, Lo loestrin. Because they said it would just mess up my bleeding cycle and not benefit me, I didnt take it. However, I have spotted light brown a few times, my breasts are sore, occasional sharp lower stomach pain (left), gas, tired all the time and peeing more often. 

Condom scares can be really stressful. One way to keep that from happening in the future is to always make sure you hold onto the base of the condom when pulling out. 

If you’re on the pill and you’ve been taking it correctly and consistently, you’re protected from pregnancy and don’t need to take emergency contraception. Taking EC when you’re on the pill isn’t harmful, but it’s not necessary. If something like this happened after you forgot a pill or two, emergency contraception would be a good idea. Learn more about how EC works. 

By the way, it’s great that you’re using condoms with your birth control pills. That way you’re protected against pregnancy and STDs. But given the issue you just had with the condom, you might want to think about getting tested for STDs.

- Alex at Planned Parenthood

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