Okay…I know the best answer to this question is: simply abstain from sex.
So I don’t need you to tell me that.
What I’m looking for is if there’s any way that I can minimize the chances of spreading the virus to my partner and still have sex.
I currently have HPV (the most common of all STDs) and it is manifesting itself as anal warts. The warts are entirely concentrated around my anus and are nowhere else (i.e. on my penis or scrotum or anywhere around it).
I understand that HPV can be spread through skin-to-skin contact. But what I don’t understand is: does that mean contact with any part of the skin in my genital region, including the parts that don’t have any warts (i.e. the penis), or does it only mean contact with the skin that has the warts on it (i.e. the anus)?
I’m sorry to ask such as gross question, but it’s kind of serious. I really dont want to spread this virus but I would also really like to be able to have sex with my partner.
I think if we were careful having sex, it would be pretty easy to have her not come into contact with my anus area, and just with my penis (wearing a condom of course).
If I could find some way to even cover up my anus, would that be a good way to prevent the spread of the virus? Any suggestions for this?
Thanks
I think I still need to clarify more.
I have NO intention of my girlfriend doing ANYTHING near my anal area. Thats not my thing.
All I want to know is: Can contact with my penis transmit this virus or not?