What does it mean if my partner has HPV?

Partners usually share HPV. If you have been with your partner for a long time, you probably have HPV already. Most sexually active adults will have HPV at some time in their lives.

If your partner has genital warts, you should avoid having sex until the warts are gone or removed. You can check for any abnormalities (such as genital warts) on your vulva. Also, you may want to visit the clinic and get checked by the doctor for genital warts and other sexually transmitted infections.