HPV, but virgin!?!?!
Question: Hi, I was wondering if it was possible for a complete virgin to get genital warts? (and by virgin, I mean absolutely no sexual contact with anyone) the past year or so I've noticed these fleshed colored bumps on my labia minora, they kind of resemble skin tags. There are about 2 on each side (it's the weirdest thing, they look like skin tags all attached together, like three per patch, or whatever.) they are wiggly and cause no discomfort at all. when I first saw them I thought nothing of them because I was a virgin and I figured perhaps they are just part of my anatomy. but now I'm not sure. if anyone knows what this could be, could they please respond?
thank you!
Answers: Hi, I was wondering if it was possible for a complete virgin to get genital warts? (and by virgin, I mean absolutely no sexual contact with anyone) the past year or so I've noticed these fleshed colored bumps on my labia minora, they kind of resemble skin tags. There are about 2 on each side (it's the weirdest thing, they look like skin tags all attached together, like three per patch, or whatever.) they are wiggly and cause no discomfort at all. when I first saw them I thought nothing of them because I was a virgin and I figured perhaps they are just part of my anatomy. but now I'm not sure. if anyone knows what this could be, could they please respond?
thank you!
****Calm Down****
I don't know why everyone always assumes the most awful things. I have them too, I went to the doctor, I've researched them, and I promise you this is what they are. There is no way you could have HPV if you've never had sexual contact with a guy. Please read this:
**"Everyone's skin include hair follicles, sebaceous glands which are always associated with hair follicles, apocrine glands, also usually associated with a hair follicle and eccrine glands which produce sweat and are not connected to hair follicles.
Hair follicles are found on the vulva, although the hairs that they produce may not be visible. These tiny fine hairs are called vellus hairs, in contrast to terminal hairs which are coarser, longer and darker. These are the hairs on our scalps, armpits, pubic areas, and other areas depending on sex and general hairiness.
Apocrine glands make a form of sweat, and are found in the armpits, around the nipples, around the pubic areas and the buttocks. In some people they are very prone to becoming infected, resulting in recurrent abscesses in these areas.
Sebaceous glands are found wherever hairs are found. They produce a white oily substance called sebum, and if squeezed this material can be pushed out. I don't advise squeezing them though. It hurts and may cause them to become infected. White heads on the face are enlarged sebaceous glands. Sebaceous cysts, which may occur anywhere, are cysts caused by a blockage of the sebaceous gland forcing the sebum to build up into a cyst instead of being released normally on the the surface of the skin. In most areas of the skin, the sebaceous glands cannot be seen, because the skin itself is thick, but on the vulva, where the skin is thin and fine, the sebaceous glands may be very prominent. It is these glands that form the small bumps. For some reason, when the hairs produced by the hair follicles are fine and invisible, the sebaceous glands connected to the follicle are often large. Therefore, someone looking at the skin of the labia may not see the almost invisible hair, but will notice the prominent bump of the sebaceous gland. Stretching the folds of your labia will make these glands stand out even more."**
Hope that helps, darlin!!
Go see a doctor, did you go to a party and some pass out. Hope fully some one didn't infect you with herpes, see a doctor so you don't have to worry any more. If you are infected then it'll be your responsibility not to pass it on. If every one kept there misery to them selves then we wouldn't have all this crap floating around in society. I don't think it is but see a doctor.
Your first guess would also be my first guess. Skin tags. Are you over weight?
If you have had zero sexual contact it is highly unlikely you have HPV. Besides, what you describe does not sound like HPV. I would suggest going to a doctor to determine what they may be.