Category: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

A group of related viruses, some of which can lead to genital warts and are linked to certain types of cancers. Often, the body clears the infection on its own.

HPV and Cervical Cancer – What Every Woman Should Know

HPV and Cervical Cancer – What Every Woman Should Know

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the…
That Itchy Red Spot Could Be HPV-Related

That Itchy Red Spot Could Be HPV-Related

Not every itchy red spot in the genital area is caused by an STI, but…
These 5 Signs Mean You Should Get Tested for HPV Now

These 5 Signs Mean You Should Get Tested for HPV Now

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, and in…
How to Tell Your Partner You Have HPV

How to Tell Your Partner You Have HPV

Telling a partner you have HPV can feel intimidating, but it does not have to…
I Thought It Was Just a Pimple… Turns Out It Was HPV

I Thought It Was Just a Pimple… Turns Out It Was HPV

It can be surprisingly easy to dismiss a small bump in the genital area as…
Why Your “Normal Bump” Might Actually Be HPV

Why Your “Normal Bump” Might Actually Be HPV

Finding a small bump in the genital area can be unsettling, but it’s also something…