How contagios is HPV - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Message Board

NJtoMaine · 06-15-2008, 07:48 PM

I am a 22 y/o male. My ex girlfriend had HPV, we never had intercourse. But we have given each other oral. We were not together long, and probably only engaged in these acts about 5 times. I went down on her once. She went down on me a few. Am I at risk? Are there tests for males?

newpatient485 · 06-16-2008, 09:56 AM

Unfortunately, HPV can be spread by ANY contact, and there's no test for men (unless you develop warts. If you have the strain that causes cancer, there's no way to know. Do you know whether your ex has high or low risk HPV?)

The best thing you can do is make sure anyone you're with in the future:
1. Knows that you've been exposed.
2. Is getting regular exams from her doctor
3. Has been vaccinated for HPV