What are the causes of HPV?
HPV can be transmitted via intimate and direct contact, such as sexual contact, for both sexes. The virus can be transferred from one person to another via anal, vaginal, or oral sex, if your skin touches another person’s skin. If you have HPV, you can spread the virus even if your symptoms are not visible or serious.
There are certain factors that make you more susceptible to contracting Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Some of these factors include:
- A sexual history that includes multiple partners
- Age as HPV occurs more often in adolescence or young adulthood
- Being uncircumcised
- Damaged skin
It would help to contact your doctor if you start to notice warts on your genitals or if you feel discomfort or pain in your genitals.