Length of Infection

[Misterpersonsir]

I am a male who has been infected with hpv 6 years ago. I have only had 2 partners in my life, and ever since I found out about the infection I have been practicing celibacy, which has been for almost 4 years. After I was infected I noticed 3 small warts on my genitals, but they went away after about 6 months, but I continue to refrain from sex. The 4 years have gone by and I have had no other outbreaks after the first one. I check myself regularly with vinegar and checking visibly, and have never found any signs of infection. I take a multi vitamin everyday and I take olive leaf extract and cats claw 3 times daily.I have recently started seeing someone and she has made it clear that she wants a more physical relationship. Even tho I haven't shown any symptoms, I don't want to hurt her or threaten her life and personal health. I made an appointment with my doctor to get checked, but all the research I have done has told me that there is no test for males. Some research has told me that the infection will only last for a few years with a strong immune system, and some sources Tell me that the infection lasts for life. I don't know what to do. I know that I will have to tell her but I am afraid that it will ruin the relationship. Do I still carry the virus? Will I be doomed to be alone for the rest of my life? Please help.

[Misterpersonsir]

Thank you so much for this information. You have given me hope that I have not felt in years. I had accepted that I may not ever be with anyone ever again. Because if this virus I have felt depression and loneliness over the past few years. I have a very strong respect for her and after I speak with my doctor, I think that I am going to let her know. I can only hope that things go well. After all that I have been through, I feel that this has made me a stronger person. I thank you again. You really made a difference.

[veryworried420]

You are not infectious at this time and you've probably have not been infectious for years. However, no one should ever tell you that you won't be infectious some day. Could be 5-10-20 years from now. Genital warts are the low risk kind and are usually not harmful to anyone. If I was in your shoes, I would not say anything to her and would play safe. The doctors on the Doctors Forum have posted the same things I have. Go look if you don't believe me. They believe that a small amount of the virus stays in your body forever. I agree with them. Some do not. You will never get every doctor to agree on every fact about this virus.

Here's the bottom line: Is she a virgin? Did she get the vaccine before she started to have sex?  Has she slept (safe sex or not) with more than 4 guys in her life?  If she has slept around, then she's been exposed to it too. If you are going to tell her, let her know the stats. How she probably is already infected and how no man can ever tell a woman he is 100% clean if he's had multiple lovers since men cannot be tested. Unless she plans on only dating virgin men, her love life will always be at risk. That you have cleared the virus means and have been celibate means you are a low risk versus men who have been sleeping around the past 4 years.