Originally Posted by
m0nde
about 1/100 women that get the high risk strains that cause warts die from cervical cancer. you say it like you dont care and you dont tell girls before you sleep with them hpv is transmitted through sexual, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person no penetration is needed to contract the virus. when a condom is worn, only the penis is protected. Other areas of the genitalia are left exposed and may come in contact with the vagina during intercourse. though condoms do not provide absolute protection against hpv, it is still important to use a condom. it is far better to have some protection against hv than none at all. condoms also provide excellent protection against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.
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