Is it okay to have semen fall out days after?

[jadeslawter]

I've had this problem since I've stopped using condoms, when I got on birth control. My first form of birth control was the nuva ring, which worries me that this might be the problem (because when I was using it, I would occasionally bleed, and it would hurt when I would pee.)
I've read a bunch of questions about this on here, but none of them seemed to be quite like mine. I did learn, however, that it was normal to have semen fall out only it was different: everything I read on here about this, told me that there would be a wet spot, and it would come out right after having sex. Although in my case, it does not come out after sex. Normally I will wake up the next morning to find my panties covered in semen. And it continues for weeks past this. Is that normal?

[Nighthawk61]

If it is true that you've had this problem since not using condoms, then use condoms and the problem will go away. I don't know what the science is fully, but if you find whatever the problem, does not exist when you use condoms, and it bothers you, then use condoms.

[jade2896]

Yes this is normal

[jadeslawter]

I've never had sex with more than one partner, and I plan not to have sex with many at all. And I am aware that birth control doesn't protect from STD's, and not fully from pregnancy. And as for going to the restroom after sex, I'm not trying to prevent pregnancy by doing so, I just simply feel more cleanly if I do so.
Thanks :)

[mamabalas]

Oh, 100% agreed about the protection aspect of this.  I was looking at this as more of a cleanliness question.  No, using the bathroom is not in any way going to hinder your chances of pregnancy, and nothing other than abstinance is 100% effective against that.  You should be using condoms both if you are not ready to have a child (in my opinion in addition to other forms of b.c.) and if you and your partner are not 100% exclusive.  There are no garauntees.  

Again, this isn't semen falling out days or weeks later, it is  a discharge for some reason.  If you are getting b.c. I assume you have an obgyn you trust, talk to them about this.  Every woman is different and your ob will have the answers to your question.  

[penswriter]

you do know b/c is not 100% effective and fails all the time...right? that b/c does NOT protect you from std's? even though you are partially protected you are putting yourself at a huge risk for std's and the possibility of pregnancy. always use condoms. and mamabalas is right, the semen doesn't just stay in you. it could just be a discharge.

if you have multiple sexual partners be sure to get tested for hpv. (human papiloma virus) or if your sexual partner has had or does have multiple partners. it's what causes cervical cancer and if you do have it (which if you or your partner have multiple partners..or have had) you need it treated asap before it does turn to cancer.

[jadeslawter]

I go to the restroom almost directly after having sex, but the semen doesn't show up until around the next morning. I've never had discharge except for days before my period before either. I have already had sex ed, but they never taught me about this kind of thing.

[mamabalas]

You aren't having semen "fall out of you" for weeks after having sex.  Yes, semen is going to come out of you after sex.  I would recommend using the bathroom and even taking a shower after you have sex.  Many women have discharge, this is not semen.  I recommend getting some sex ed.  It never hurts to be well informed, especially about your body.