Weekly broad thread v.032205
snitches get stitches
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From: Portland, OR
Originally Posted by Qbacca
Some strains of HPV cause genital warts. Others are responsible for abnormal growths of the cervix. Strains that cause abnormal pap smears do not cause warts.
It's likely she has HPV. Strains that cause abnormal pap smears do not express any symptoms in men, and can be transmitted even if the man wears a condom, through skin not covered by the condom.
It's likely she has HPV. Strains that cause abnormal pap smears do not express any symptoms in men, and can be transmitted even if the man wears a condom, through skin not covered by the condom.
Ok, I thought you were implying that she had the warts from her current symptoms...which obviously isn't the case.
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Originally Posted by HAN Frodo
how do you know all this?
It's estimated that 80% of sexually active adults have at least one strain of HPV. Most don't show symptoms, she's just unlucky. It's nothing to be ashamed of.
more meat, more fire
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From: Orange, CA
The nice girl asked me out to a movei... But my nights are busy, so we are going out on the weekend :happysad:
However I really think she doesn't have time for a relationship. But I'll keep playing the friend game for now and see where this leads.
However I really think she doesn't have time for a relationship. But I'll keep playing the friend game for now and see where this leads.