learning to cope with hpv?

Rodest · **learning to cope with hpv? -** 09-17-2009, 10:50 PM

i have recently discovered i have HOV. doctor said more than likely my husband has it too. we are trying to understand how to cope with this virus. how do we have sex now? am scared of oral sex because i feel i can acquire throat cancer or something similar. can you please help giving suggestions

Ben S · 09-20-2009, 10:50 PM

I am sorry for your diagnosis. I wouldn't have oral sex anymore and every time you have sex, make sure your husband wears a condom.

sweetteepi2282 · 09-25-2009, 10:50 PM

you should ask your doctor, he knows more about this stuff than we do.. but for now i would not do oral sex and to use a condom for now until you ask your doctor. I'm sure you can still have sex though.

iguy2345 · 09-28-2009, 10:50 PM

First off, I understand your worry. The idea of having any STD or in HPV's case STI is scary.

- There is no protection against HPV. The only protection is NO SEX! Any Dr. will tell you this. Now, you can use a condom for oral sex just as long as your lips don't slip and contact his unprotected genitals.

- 80% of the population has it since it NEVER goes away due to the fact it's a virus.

- There are times where HPV is dormant. You know how people say it goes away within 2 years. The real fact is after two or so years the symptoms will subside but you still are infected with the virus. Like I mentioned before, there is NO cure.

- The best way to handle HPV is to get regular paps to keep an eye on it.

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