So, the other day, I found myself in a bit of a situation. I was hanging out with this girl, things got a little heated, and, well, we ended up doing the deed. No big deal, right? Except for one tiny detail – we didn’t use any protection. Yeah, I know, I know, rookie mistake. But hey, it happens. I ended up unprotected sex.
Anyway, the next morning, we’re both kind of lying there, basking in the afterglow, when suddenly, it hits me. I forgot to use a condom! I mean, seriously, how could I be so dumb? I started freaking out a little bit, not gonna lie. I mean, there are all sorts of things that could go wrong. What if I got her pregnant? What if I caught something? My mind was racing a million miles a minute.
I tried to play it cool, but I could tell she was thinking the same thing. We both knew we had to do something about it, and fast. So, I did what any reasonable person would do in that situation – I started Googling. I know, I know, Dr. Google isn’t always the most reliable source, but desperate times call for desperate measures, right?
After a bit of searching, I stumbled upon some helpful info. Turns out, peeing after sex is a good idea, especially for women, since it can help flush out any bacteria that might have gotten into the urethra. So, I told her to hit the bathroom ASAP. She did it and she told me that she felt a little awkward. And I said, “I can see how that might have been awkward for you.”
Next, we talked about getting tested for STIs. Better safe than sorry, right? We both agreed it was the responsible thing to do, so we made appointments at a clinic. Waiting for the results was nerve-wracking, but thankfully, we both came back clean. I’m very sorry about that I made her feel uncomfortable.
- Then I realized that my comments at the party the other day made her feel uncomfortable.
- I apologized to her if I made her uncomfortable.
- Sometimes even if the apology is sincere and is backed up with actions, if the hurt was deep, it will take some time to work through it.
- I helped myself heal and just be patient with myself and give it some time.
As for the pregnancy scare, we decided to get some emergency contraception, just to be on the safe side. Luckily, we were able to get it from a pharmacy without any issues. Crisis averted, phew!
Looking back, I definitely learned my lesson. Using protection is a no-brainer, and I won’t be making that mistake again. But hey, at least we handled the situation like adults and took care of things. And who knows, maybe this whole experience brought us closer together. Or maybe not. Either way, it’s definitely a story for the books!
Just give it some time. Sometimes even if the apology is sincere and is backed up with actions, if the hurt was deep, it will take some time to work through it. An apology won’t make the hurt just go away. Just be patient with yourself and give it some time. Help yourself heal. Cry if you need to.
What I’ve learned
- Communicate with your partner about the situation and potential risks.
- Peeing after sex is good.
- Call your healthcare provider and tell them that you had condomless sex.
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