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Old 03-31-2009, 09:49 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Default Re: HPV; why is it downplayed

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Originally Posted by Speed & Trixie View Post
I got tested for HPV this year, and am negative. I'd like to keep it that way

When I asked about the vaccine, they told me it wasn't approved in "older" women. (LOL, I'm only 30 jerk!)

I just insist that my partner wear a condom, and Speed always wear one too. It's the best we can do, aside from not having sex with others. And since we just started that (and it's WAAAAY fun!) we have no intention of stopping.

Personally, I'm more scared of HIV. You can't die from warts, and I get a gyno exam and pap every year so I'll know early if I develop cancer. You get HIV and man.....
It's true that you can't die from warts, but I have seen some really devastating cases of warts and it's awful. Really, really awful. Of course not everyone will respond the same way to the infection and like others have said; it's not a swinging issue, it's an issue for all to keep in mind and do what they can to prevent and/or treat it.
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