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Sex and HPV? Please help
I was recently diagnosed with genital warts. At my last appointment, I got them frozen off and they seem to be healing well. But I know they can come back at any time, and I also know how contagious HPV is even if warts aren't present (I think I contracted the virus from someone who wasn't showing any symptoms). I'm learning about HPV as I go, but I can't really find an answer on whether or not I can have sex any time in the near future. So other people with HPV: do you have sex? When do you think it's okay or not okay to do so? The last thing I want to do is give this nasty virus to someone else, but I also don't want to be celibate until the end of time. Any advice/information would be so much appreciated, because I'm still learning how to deal with this. Thank you!
Drink plenty of water, fruits and veggies and work out 5 times a week.
6-12 months its still better to use boxers and condom .. the thought sits well with most. And just tell partner you get turned on that way. And have less sex in that time period (once .. twice a week).
Make up your mind. Strong!
Make up your mind. Strong!
I agree with Das 100%.
Dont let anyone tell you that you can still transmit the virus after you have cleared it (meaning no reoccurrence of warts from 6 months and beyond).
Its unhealthy to think that you are infected forever. Its so easy for a person without hpv to say such things. If you truly know how the virus works you know that it is not true that you will remain infectious.
If u r a smoker quiting will help clearing the virus early
Generally speaking, that would be my rule. Of course, some people clear the virus faster than that, some slower. My rule of thumb was that when I was six months since my last occurrence of warts, I felt comfortable going ahead with sex. My doctor told me that three months is probably enough, but six months is a pretty sound ceiling.
So, generally speaking, should you refrain from sex for at least 6 months? Thanks for your response!
I would add that after you clear the virus (i.e. haven't shown any new warts for a period of about six months seems to be the "industry standard"), you are not likely to transmit the virus.
Although there are different rules of thumb, and ultimately, it's up to you to decide what you want to do, the doctors on these forums do not advocate telling partners about your past HPV infections once you have cleared the virus. The point is that 80% of all people will get it anyway, and your disclosure could strain a relationship that would be unaffected by your infection. That said, others would say that you should tell your future partners. Personally, I think you are only obligated to tell future partners if you are in that six-month window. If you don't show any warts for six months, the doctors on here would advise that you are clear and aren't obligated to inform future partners. Of course, open talk about sex is advocated in all new serious relationships. It's really up to you.
Although there are different rules of thumb, and ultimately, it's up to you to decide what you want to do, the doctors on these forums do not advocate telling partners about your past HPV infections once you have cleared the virus. The point is that 80% of all people will get it anyway, and your disclosure could strain a relationship that would be unaffected by your infection. That said, others would say that you should tell your future partners. Personally, I think you are only obligated to tell future partners if you are in that six-month window. If you don't show any warts for six months, the doctors on here would advise that you are clear and aren't obligated to inform future partners. Of course, open talk about sex is advocated in all new serious relationships. It's really up to you.
HPV infection as u know is a sexually transmitted infection and any form of sexual relation may lead to transmission. Young people usually clear the virus in 6-8 months, but may take 1-2 years to do so... but they can still be infectious even if there are no visible lesions. Patients should tell there past and present sexual partners about the problem so that they may go for the testing and treatment even if they are asymptomatic. Anbstinence is the only way that guarantee that u will not transmit the virus. Condoms and other forms of barrier methods provide some protection but are not fool proof. So, best practice is to limit yourself to one partner, use barrier contraception and your partner should receive HPV vaccine If negative. Good luck.
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