http://kinseyconfidential.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 2006-2007 aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) posts 1440 Just another WordPress weblog Kinsey Confidential Kinsey Confidential aschweig@indiana.edu No no http://kinseyconfidential.org/wp-content/themes/kinsey/images/kinsey-podcast-300.jpg http://kinseyconfidential.org 144 144 http://kinseyconfidential.org/genital-warts-sex/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/genital-warts-sex/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:00:47 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://kinseyconfidential.org/?p=1312 http://kinseyconfidential.org/genital-warts-sex/feed/ 0 3:04 Many men and women have questions about the human papillomavirus ndash; also called HPV ndash; particularly given how often HPV is in the media these ... Many men and women have questions about the human papillomavirus ndash; also called HPV ndash; particularly given how often HPV is in the media these days thanks to news about two vaccines, Gardisil and Cervarix, that can prevent the transmission of some strains of HPV. The short answer to your question is that yes, it is indeed ethical ndash; and common ndash; to have sex after having been diagnosed with genital warts, which are caused by HPV. Now for the longer explanation. What to Know About HPV There are more than 100 strains of HPV. Somewhere around 40 of these can affect the genital skin. Only a few of these strains can cause genital warts. And only a few of these strains are linked to cancer. However, the strains that cause genital warts do not cause cancer, so if you have been diagnosed with genital warts that does not mean that you have strains that are linked to various cancers. That doesnrsquo;t mean that you donrsquo;t have any of the HPV strains that have been linked to cancer ndash; in fact, you might. But you know what? Many, many people have been exposed to HPV and very few of them ever develop cancer. Just because an HPV strain has been linked to cancer does not mean that it will cause cancer. Most people with HPV do not ever develop cancer. In fact, most people with HPV do not experience any noticeable or problematic symptoms of infection. Living With HPV An estimated 60-80% of sexually active women and men will be exposed to HPV over their lives. The vast majority of them continue to have sex after they have been exposed to HPV or diagnosed with genital warts. So yes, you can continue to have sex and to seek out meaningful, pleasurable relationships with others. That said, it would be kind and responsible of you to tell past and future partners about your diagnosis of genital warts. You may or may not pass HPV on to your partners. You cannot cure yourself of the virus at the present time. Then again, they may also have strains of HPV that they will pass onto you. Many people who have HPV donrsquo;t even know it. More Information To learn more about HPV, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's web site. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/women-sex-science-kinsey-style/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/women-sex-science-kinsey-style/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:12:53 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=947 http://kinseyconfidential.org/women-sex-science-kinsey-style/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/cervix/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/cervix/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:36:10 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=781 http://kinseyconfidential.org/cervix/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/genital-warts-treatment-hpv-transmission/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/genital-warts-treatment-hpv-transmission/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:00:57 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=434 http://kinseyconfidential.org/genital-warts-treatment-hpv-transmission/feed/ 0 3:23 The human papillomavirus - referred to as HPV - has more than 100 strains. Some strains can cause genital warts, as you have. In many ... The human papillomavirus - referred to as HPV - has more than 100 strains. Some strains can cause genital warts, as you have. In many cases, the warts are visible, as has happened to you. Men who have genital warts may notice them on any part of their genitals including their penis, scrotum, anal area, or on the skin underneath their pubic hair. Women who have genital warts may notice them along their bikini line, vulva, anal area or on their mons pubis, which is the triangular area where pubic hair commonly grows Many May Not Even Notice Genital Warts In many cases, however, women and men who have genital warts may not even notice them. The warts themselves may look more like small pimples, or else they may be so small that they are not easily seen with the naked eye. Other strains of HPV do not cause warts, or are unlikely to cause warts, but they may be associated with an increased risk of cancers of the cervix, vulva, penis or anus. Please note that this does not mean that if you have HPV, that you will also get cancer. In fact, most people who HPV never get any of these types of cancers. It has been estimated that 60 to 80% of sexually active women and men will get HPV at some point in their lives, and yet most people's immune systems will clear the infection over time. HPV And Cancer Risk HPV can certainly increase a person's risk of these cancers, but the development of cancer is complex and a person's risk is influenced by a number of factors including their genes, their general health, and other lifestyle factors such as smoking, which can increase the risk of most cancers. Treatment Options In terms of treatment for genital warts, it varies. Many healthcare providers prefer a "wait and see" approach to genital warts, as they often go away on their own. Other times, healthcare providers may prescribe a topical treatment, which comes as a cream that women or men can apply to their warts in the privacy of their own home. Over time, the cream may help the warts to go away. Other treatments are available in-office that can help to clear warts, and you should ask your healthcare provider what treatment approach may be right for you. HPV Transmission As for transmission, it is indeed possible to pass the HPV strains to a partner even if you don't have visible warts. Because of this, it would be wise, caring and responsible of you to let past, present and future partners know about your HPV status. Condoms can reduce, but not completely prevent, HPV transmission. Learn More To learn more about HPV, visit the Kinsey Confidential STI Resource Pages or the web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/testicular-self-examination-testicular-cancer/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/testicular-self-examination-testicular-cancer/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:10:52 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/2008/09/23/livestrong-testicular-self-examination/ Many men who have testicular cancer don't even know it - in fact, the cancer can spread to other body parts and a man may still feel healthy and unaware that he has cancer.]]> http://kinseyconfidential.org/testicular-self-examination-testicular-cancer/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/pap-tests-hpv-information/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/pap-tests-hpv-information/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:28:59 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/2008/07/23/cdc-web-site-about-pap-tests-and-hpv/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/pap-tests-hpv-information/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/another-reason-to-get-vaccinated/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/another-reason-to-get-vaccinated/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:39:21 +0000 Samantha Seeger http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/blog/2008/02/06/another-reason-to-get-vaccinated/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/another-reason-to-get-vaccinated/feed/ 0