how do you get hpv - #25444
I am really freaking out right now. A few weeks ago, after some unprotected fun with a new partner, I started having some weird symptoms. Thought it was just a yeast infection or something, but then when I went to the doctor for a check-up, they brought up HPV. I mean, I’ve heard about HPV before but never really understood how do you get HPV. Like, is it just from unprotected sex, or can you get it other ways? My doctor didn’t go into too much detail and just advised me to get the vaccine. But I can't shake off this worry. What if I have a high-risk type or end up having warts? They told me that a ton of people have HPV and don’t even know it! How do you get HPV really? Is it possible that it’s not just about physical contact, like if you share towels or something? I’m so confused and honestly freaking out. Can someone just explain to me how do you get HPV in plain words, and what’s my next step if I might have it? I feel so lost! Thank you for any advice!
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