Only about 1% of people who carry a wart-causing strain of HPV will ever get warts. Seems your boyfriend is in the 1%. However, *IF* you get his HPV, you could very well wind up in the other 99%. You could already have his HPV and simply not know it.
Generally, I *never* endorse sex without a condom unless you are trying to make a baby. While condoms aren't perfect in preventing HPV's spread, they are a lot better than nothing.
At this point, you need to decide for yourself whether you are willing to assume the risk of exposure. you *KNOW* your bf has HPV. You could either assume you have it, too, and then make a concious choice not to use condoms (not exactly what I'd recommend per se). Or you could still try to prevent infection by using condoms consistently.
On the bright side, wart-HPV doesn't generally lead to cancer. On the other hand, they're warts, and they're unpleasant to deal with (although they're not the horrible pox people seem to make them out to be).
At this point, it's entirely up to you. You know the risk is there. You should also know they it's not a lethal hazard, but it's a pretty big inconvenience for many. Choice is yours.
ADDENDUM FOR DANA: HPV can be transmitted even when there are no warts present. So the possibility of transmissions should always be a consideration at all times. That's why it's important to continue to use condoms even after wart removal to minimize the risk as much as possible.
2007-03-20 12:59:01
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answered by Gumdrop Girl 7
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you were already exposed to the hpv virus. it may show up in you or it may not. but if it didnt yet, why take a chance. he needs to go to the doctor and get something to treat the warts. until then, you must use a condom when you have sex. once they are all gone you can leave the condom alone. but until then to be safe, use one. but he needs to get some medicine for the warts.
2007-03-20 15:27:03
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answered by dana 3
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2016-04-30 23:12:10
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answered by ? 3
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its best to use a condom.even though you probable already have it.some strains of hpv cause cervicle,throat and even anal cancer.so in a year get an hpv test and educate your self on this.i have had precancer cells on my cervix twice and removed so dont freak out it is very common and very treatable.but use a condom even during oral sex.your doc can send you info pamphlets
2007-03-21 04:41:17
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answered by tina m 1
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my nephew had the virus and i looked it up under genital warts on my search bar...the medical references say that they r very contagious meaning,if u touch his private area with ur hand u could spread itcheck it out on ur search bar,it will help u aswer all of ur questions. i typed in hpv information and seen that it can cause cervical cancer if not treated.....ur best way to protect urself is to not have sex until this is over!!!!please look at the info on ur search bar!
2007-03-20 20:41:16
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answered by ticktockgal 3
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Babe, go see another doctor. One who doesn't know you've recently been tested. See your other post where I have answered all your other questions.
2007-03-20 15:12:12
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answered by Anonymous
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