I contracted HPV from a monogamous male partner with whom I used protection for vaginal intercourse, but not oral sex. Fortunately, I never suffered warts and I was virus free 6 months later, thanks to my gynecologist's guidance and daily doses of vitamin C and folic acid. Of course, even though I have no symptoms, having had the virus increases my risk for cervical and other cancers, which is a bit devastating.

The point is, my boyfriend did not know he had HPV and the woman who gave it to him likely did not know she had it. So all boys and men, single or in committed relationships, "infected" partner or not, should be vaccinated, and it is not a waste of money. A painful shot is over in seconds, and you can't trust the health status of all your partners' previous lovers.

Also, men cannot have vaginal warts, because they lack vaginas. I think you mean genital warts. Good luck and the best of health to you and your sons.

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