Hi, long time on-and-off lurker here... looking for a little advice.

Me and my girlfriend have been together for a good few months now, and she's recently revealed to me that a couple of months before we got together, she was treated for genital warts.

In my opinion, she was very brave, to admit this to me, and the fact that she trusted me enough to tell me far outweighed the bad news! I think she was a little confused that I seemed so pleased about it, lol


Anyway, I've been reading up a little. I'm trawling through pages and pages of the same information we've all been fed since high school: a useful reminder, but not really quite the information I'm looking for. I guess some personal experiences might help me out a bit here.

Has anyone been in my boat before? Basically, as far as I know I have not contracted the virus, although you can fairly safely assume assume that it is a very real possibility!

How can I minimise potential risks? What early signs of problems should I look for?

Obviously, if I spot anything then I shall seek treatment immediately.

I realise this may well be an unappealling topic of conversation, and no-body reveals this kind of stuff about themselves without a little embarrasment. I think many of you may be surprised to know that most sexually active people will have aquired at least one form of the virus, and that most don't even know it. Crazy, huh? For all I know, I could have been carrying a similar virus myself and not know it. Food for thought, anyway.

Thanks in advance for all your advice and comments, I know from past experience that you guys are a lovely bunch -I'd have never posted such a sensitive question otherwise. Thanks a million

L