HPV info and questions?

I’m getting my HPV test results back this Tuesday, and honestly, I’m spiraling a bit. What am I even supposed to do if it comes back positive?! It feels like an incurable thing, and since it can be passed even with condoms—because warts can hide right at the base—it's such a massive deal for women's health. Am I seriously expected to just give up sex for the rest of my life or something? I can't wrap my head around passing this on to my girlfriend, especially knowing how much it increases the risk of cervical cancer and all that. I genuinely don't get what the expectation is here; apparently, 80% of sexually active people have it, yet everyone seems to be hooking up without a shred of guilt. If anyone actually knows what the protocol is or how to handle this, please help me out. I'm totally lost.

Anonymous said:I’m getting my HPV test results back this Tuesday, and I’m honestly wondering... what am I supposed to do if it comes back positive?! It feels like an incurable thing—it spreads regardless of whether you use condoms since warts can hide right at the base—and it's such a serious issue for women.

You actually can recover—I know of an alternative approach, which I mentioned over in the alternative medicine thread regarding SMS...

Of course, you could always just sit around waiting for mainstream doctors to figure something out... 🙂

Anonymous said:I’m getting my HPV test results this Tuesday, and frankly, I am at a loss regarding what the protocol actually is if the result comes back positive. This is an incurable condition, and because warts can reside right at the base of the penis, condoms offer little protection against transmission; furthermore, it poses a severe risk to women. Is the expectation truly that I must renounce sexual intimacy for the rest of my life? The very idea of passing a virus onto my girlfriend—one with the potential to trigger cervical cancer—is something I cannot abide. I find the societal expectations utterly baffling when nearly 80% of sexually active Americans carry this virus and yet everyone carries on without a shred of remorse. If anyone possesses actual clarity on this matter, I would appreciate the guidance, as I am completely disoriented by the situation.

One can effectively bolster their immune system, ensure the virus remains dormant, and simply make sure your partner attends her regular Pap smears while you stay on top of your own checkups; that is essentially the extent of it.
Regrettably, there is no other magic bullet.
I would also suggest prioritizing immune support through various supplements—ranging from Vitamin C to aloe vera, noni juice, or even persimmons—though personally, I found the Twinlab Immunity Booster to be quite effective—before you even consider looking into those so-called "alternative" therapies.

Good luck. 👍

P.S. The harshest reality is that your partners likely already carry it, or have encountered it before and successfully cleared it themselves. Do not let this paralyze you; simply remain responsible, maintain your health, and move forward. 😉

In the meantime, you should look over this: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/faq-20355101

Also, keep in mind that HPV doesn't always lead to inflammation; an infection can actually clear itself naturally without causing any lesions for either you or your partner.
There is really no need for you or your girlfriend to be overly worried about cervical cancer. As long as she stays responsible and keeps up with her regular checkups at the gynecologist, things should be fine. You can just get retested in a few months to see if you're still carrying it...