There are a few ways you might discover you have HPV or that might make doctors pretty sure you have it. Maybe you went in for a routine Pap or HPV test and your doctor called with some unexpected results. Or perhaps you got the news after finding some unusual bumps around your vagina that turned out to be genital warts. Either way, an HPV diagnosis can lead to a slew of confusing questions: How did you get it?
My Partner Has HPV. Should We Wait to Have Sex? - Shepherd Express
I have been talking to this girl for several months. I really like her and want to continue to see her. We have not yet had sex; she has told me that she has HPV, and she and I have been hesitant about going through with it. She is scared I will get infected, and I am little worried myself.
Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions about genital HPV, and in some cases these can cause real harm. Most dangerous of all, misinformation may lead people to neglect a very simple procedure that saves lives. But why?
The emotional toll of dealing with HPV is often as difficult as the medical aspects and can be more awkward to address. This may be the area where you feel most vulnerable, and the lack of clear counseling messages can make this even more stressful, especially where relationships are concerned. We regularly receive questions about what to tell either a current or future sex partner about HPV, for example. The better educated you are about HPV, the easier it is to give partners the information needed to answer common questions.