I think most condoms come with a reservoir tip, in which case, yes there is someplace for the semen to go. it's not all stuck up against him. I know some men complain but that is both selfish and stupid of them since women are not the only ones at risk for std's. I was unable to take hormonal birth control, my ex and I used condoms basically from 1982 until 1992 when my last child was born and I had my tubes tied. never lost one, never broke one, and my kids arrived according to plan. they do work. oh and a plus for me, I didn't have that 'squishy' feeling afterwards lol