Diagnosed with HPV...how do I tell my boyfriend?!


Question:

Diagnosed with HPV...how do I tell my boyfriend?

This morning I found out that I most likely have HPV, although I am in the low changes category, which the doctor said means my immune system should take care of it in a year or so. I am 25, and I have only been with two partners. I have only had sex with my boyfriend with a condom, although we have had oral sex without a condom.

First of all, could he have infected me or could I have infected him from the oral sex? Can it be passed that way?

Secondly, I don't really know what to say to him. I am scared that he won't want to be with me anymore...how should I explain things to him? I feel sick because now I have an STD, but it doesn't feel fair because I'm not promiscuous at all. I am scared of telling anybody, but I think it's the right thing to do...


Answers:

No way to really tell when or where unless you remember seeing warts or something odd.

Get literature and familiarize yourself with the disease, the risks, the outcome and transmission.

He deserves to know. If he leaves you, then I guess you're better off finding someone who won't judge you based on that alone.

Good luck.




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