Genital Warts

Genital Warts or HPV is one of the most common STDs worldwide.

Genital warts are very contagious. They are usually contracted by having sex with an infected partner. Even just close genital contact is enough to spread the condition. And, they’re not something you want to risk infecting others with!

If you have the virus that causes genital warts, even if it is latent (not active), you should inform your partner and always practice safe sex. 

Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus. Although similar, the papilloma virus is not the same as the one that that causes benign little warts on your fingers and hands.

Genital warts appear in clusters, which can grow larger and larger. They have an irregular shape, and can be almost cauliflower shape.

Both men and women are equally at risk. In men, the warts appear on the penis and around and inside the anal area. In women, they can emerge around the vaginal area, around and inside the anus, and up into the vagina. They may itch, but are usually painless.

Both men and women can get the warts in their mouth and down the throat after engaging in oral sex.

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