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Cervical cancer & men....?

Well, since i can't find the answer i thought id ask in case anyone knows...
...as everyone is going on about the whole cancer jab...

i was wondering, you can get the virus off sleeping from men but what if its only one guy in which you both were virgins before sleeping together [in love of course and will never be with another], is there still the chance of getting the virus or a slight chance compared to those that sleep around that would of course be of a higher risk??

Ok, ok guys i get it, not a virus!...i guess some info and some peeps say it is but either way thanks for the advice! =)
But hey i guess as they are changing it from the age of 20 and as the smear test is every 3 years I'll be on top of everything...

The most important thing to remember about the strains of HPV that have a direct link with cervical cancer is that is it spread through sexual contact as well as sexual intercourse.

By the time we all reach late adulthood, 70% of us will carry some strains of HPV (there are over 100 different types). For the vast majority of people, HPV will not cause any complications and the immune system fights off the infection without any problems. However, if the infection persists or if a woman is frequently re-infected with any of the high risk types, she is at a higher risk of developing changes in cervical cells that can lead to cervical cancer. One can reduce the risk of this happening by limiting the amount of sexual partners they have.

It is not known exactly how HPV infection causes these changes in cells; it is thought that some proteins produced by the viruses can turn off genes that normally control the function and division of cells. This leads to uncontrolled cell division, a characteristic of cancers.

If neither you or your boyfriend have had any other sexual partners then you have nothing to worry about.

thank you so much for answering and making it simple...
i have only ever wanted to find the right answer to the last thing you said!
having not being able to find it else where it is disappointing that such info in detail isn't explained in the NHS or included in talks.
Thanks again! Report Abuse

Its not a virus thay you pass from one person to another like an STI. Being sexually active from a young age increases your risk of cervical cancer, whether you sleep around or stick with one partner

i think there might be a slight chance
but it would be more of a risk, with a guy who sleeps around
so i think you and ur bf will be fine :D ox

It's not a virus! You can't "catch" cancer from sleeping with someone.

Cancer is not a virus and can't be passed for person to person

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