HPV and anal sex - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Message Board

malibubarbie33 · 08-26-2005, 10:36 AM

Hi,
I was just informed that i have HPV, its not the worts, it is the one that makes my cells abnormal. ANyways, my boyfriend is obsessed with anal sex and wanted me to ask if HPV can be transmitted to the butt? Can any of the HPV viruses be transmitted to the butt? If so, what can happen? Thanks so much

ethera · 08-28-2005, 06:23 PM

Yes, HPV can infect anal tissue, especially if your male partner is infected,

or if you've already had unprotected vaginal sex with him ( this means he's probably infected as well ).

You said you have the type of HPV that doesn't show symptoms ( warts ).

This means that your partner wouldn't show any symptoms from it either.

As you may already know, you should take care to get frequent and regular GYN checkups.