How bad is living with HPV?

HPV is associated with more than 11,000 cases of cervical cancer (in women) and more than 12,000 cases of oropharyngeal cancer (in men and women, with the majority being men) a year.

Does HPV feel like anything?

Signs of HPV The most common are small, hard sores called warts, but not everyone who has HPV gets them. They may be raised, flat, or shaped like a cauliflower, and they can be different sizes. They can show up on your genital area or other places, depending on the type of the virus you have.

Is HPV a big deal?

HPV is the most common STD, but most of the time it isnt a big deal. It usually goes away on its own, and most people dont even know that they ever had HPV. Remember that most people who have sex get HPV at some point in their lives.

Should I worry if I have HPV?

Being diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) can be a nerve-wracking experience. You dont need to panic, but you do need to be informed.

Can I date someone with HPV?

HPV can be spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact. This means that using a condom may not protect against HPV in all cases. The only real way to keep you or your partner protected against an HPV infection is to abstain from sexual contact. Thats rarely ideal or even realistic in most relationships, though.