If a condom slips off during intercourse, it should be removed as soon as possible. You should immediately stop intercourse and refrain from panicking. If the condom did not slip off when he was pulling out, the man should remove his penis.  There is a risk of infection the longer the condom remains in place. You shouldn’t allow a condom to remain inside you for more than a couple of hours. When a condom slips off, it has already lost its effectiveness for both birth control and to prevent STIs. You should visit your doctor to discuss this immediately. Before you try to remove a condom from inside you, make sure to wash your hands. This helps reduce the risk of bacteria from entering your body.  If you have cuts or open sores on your fingers, make sure to cover them before you insert your fingers inside yourself. You should also make sure you or your partner do not have sharp nails because you can scrape the inside of your vagina. If you have a condom stuck inside, lie on your back. Spread your knees apart to allow access and make it easier to remove. Insert one or two fingers into your vagina. Once you feel the condom, grab it carefully. Smoothly and gently, pull out the condom.  If you are using one finger, try to hook the condom with your finger. You may also try to press the condom between your finger and your vaginal wall and drag it out slowly. If you are using two fingers, try to grab the edge of the condom between your two fingers. Squeeze the edges tightly between your fingers as you slowly try to pull it out. If you cannot reach the condom, ask your partner to pull out the condom. Your partner should insert one or two fingers and feel around for the condom. Once he touches the condom, he should gently pull it out. Try your best to keep any semen from spilling out of the condom as you pull it out if possible. If neither you nor your partner can reach the condom, try raising your hips. This may shift the condom so that you or your partner can reach it more easily. Place a pillow under your hips to help raise them higher or into a different position where you may be able to grip the condom. After you remove the condom, check it to make sure it is completely intact. If a condom breaks, parts of it can break off and remain inside of you. Check to see how much, if any, of the condom is left inside. If you have bits of the condom left inside, try to see if you can remove the pieces left inside with your fingers. If you cannot remove the missing pieces, you will need to see a doctor. If you can’t get the condom out while lying on the bed, try getting it out by sitting on the toilet. Sit down on the toilet and spread your legs with your feet on the floor.  Push down with your pelvic muscles to try to push out the condom. Insert a finger inside your vagina as far as you can. If you cannot feel the condom, move your finger back and forth to try and locate it. When you feel it, insert another finger to grab the condom and pull it out. Sometimes it works best to stand in front of the toilet and put one foot on the lid. Then try to use your fingers to remove it. If you cannot remove the condom, visit your gynecologist. They may be able to remove the condom. You may also consider visiting a nearby urgent care center or emergency room. You should also visit the doctor if you have any pieces of a broken condom left inside you.  At either your gynecologist’s office, the ER, or an Urgent Care Center, a pelvic examination will be performed. This will be similar to a normal pelvic exam, in which you lie down with your feet placed into stirrups and your knees apart. The practitioner will use a speculum and see if the condom can be removed manually. If not, long forceps may be used to pull the condom out. The examination is usually not painful, but it may be somewhat uncomfortable.

Summary: Remove the condom as soon as possible. Wash your hands. Lie back to retrieve the condom. Raise your hips. Check the condom for missing pieces. Sit on the toilet. Visit your doctor.


Do a sweep of outside areas to locate and remove any unsafe items that might be dangerous for a mobile baby. Items like lawn equipment, toys for older children, and gardening tools should be kept in a locked shed out of the reach of your baby. Call your garage door manufacturer to install a motion detector on the garage door to ensure that it will stop closing if it detects the motion of your child nearby. If you have a pool, install special exterior baby gates around it and make sure to always monitor your baby when he or she is outside. A fence that is at least four feet tall with gaps no wider than three inches should be installed around the perimeter of the pool. For extra protection, cover the pool with a rigid, motorized cover, as flimsy plastic covers can cave in if a child walks on top. Pool professionals in your area can recommend specific products and install all of your pool safety needs. If your home has an alarm system, set it to chime or beep whenever a door or window is opened. This will help you to intercept an escaping child and prevent disaster before it occurs.

Summary: Remove any unsafe items from your yard. Install a motion detector in your garage. Take precautions if you have a pool. Set up an alarm system.


Breeding love birds can come with risks, especially if a mate dies. Informing yourself about love birds and their mating process can help you figure out if this right decision for your animals and for you.  Understand that unlike other animals, lovebirds mate for life and can continue mating throughout their almost 15 year life cycle. Monogamy underpins the social structure of lovebirds and is vital to the stability of flocks.  Be aware that if a mate dies, its companion can exhibit erratic behavior that is like a form of depression. Lovebirds do not like to be alone.  Enjoy the fact that lovebirds are romantic with one another and may feed each other to re-establish their bonds after stress or separation. Lovebirds usually live in holes in trees, rocks or shrubs in the wild. Buy the supplies to give your lovebirds a home where they feel comfortable and can breed successfully.  Get your lovebirds a cage of no less than 18x18x12 inches with the bars spaced no more than 3/4" inch apart. Try and purchase a square or rectangular cage so they have places to hide.  Place different sized perches in the cage along with toys to keep the lovebirds happy and stimulated. Avoid wooden Put separate water and food dishes in the cage away from the bottom.  Clean the cage and dishes daily to keep your lovebirds healthy. Disinfect the cage once a week. Choose the best lovebirds to breed. This can help ensure the health of the birds and the breed.  Check that the lovebirds you want to mate are not related. This may require a DNA test. Make sure the birds have not mated for more than 2 clutches, which can cause them serious illness.  Avoid mixing breeds, which results in hybrid birds that don’t belong to any species of lovebirds.  Male and female lovebirds often look the same, so you may need to take your birds to a veterinarian to determine the sex. Contact groups such as the African Love Bird Society for places to get birds of the same species as yours. Choosing a healthy mate for your lovebird or two healthy lovebirds is important to maintaining their health and that of the breed. Look for the following qualities of a good lovebird specimen when selecting a mate or pair:  Rounded body shape Good ability to stand and walk Broad rump and back Rounded and full breast Sharp and compact tail Large, wide, and rounded head Wide and appealing face Large, round, and bold eyes Even, deep and clear plumage, or feathers Immaculate feather condition Clean, large, and strong feet with straight toes and no scars Clean and large bill, or beak, free of scars.
Summary: Learn about love birds. Get supplies to breed and house lovebirds. Find a pair of lovebirds to breed. Select a healthy mate.