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.

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…
Why Some People Clear HPV in Months and Others Don’t

Why Some People Clear HPV in Months and Others Don’t

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is extremely common, and in many cases the body clears it…
HPV Warts vs Skin Tags vs Ingrown Hairs – Visual Guide

HPV Warts vs Skin Tags vs Ingrown Hairs – Visual Guide

Not every bump, tag, or irritated follicle in the genital area is an STD, but…
Why HPV Is Called the “Common Cold of STIs”

Why HPV Is Called the “Common Cold of STIs”

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is often called the “common cold of STIs” because it is…