Several years back, I discovered I had hpv. It was a huge shock back then, because at the time I had zero sexual experience. I mean...zero, really. I couldn't have possibly gotten it from someone, because there *wasn't* anyone. My gynecologist told me it can be transferred without sexual contact as well (not common, but it happens). It's a virus, and this particular one is something a huge majority of people come in contact with during their lives, but some people's immunity fights it off before there are any signs. Infections also often clear spontaneously when it comes to hpv, so having it now does not mean you'll have it present in a year or three.
I remember freaking out...and I remember a friend of mine reacting really badly, as if I had AIDS. She was pissed off I didn't tell her...when I actually did tell them a few days after I got my results (which I don't think I had to do, after all, she's not my sex partner) I told them because I needed support and she reacted as if she's in danger. So...people can be stupid and uninformed. Did I mention stupid?
I'm sure it will be awkward talking to your boyfriend, but it's honestly not something you could've influenced, and it's definitely not something that puts him in danger. Years later, I look at it this way: it's basically as if I had a case of measles. People are susceptible and exposed to all kinds of viruses. Hpv is not something you should freak out about...more of a minor nuissance. Just keep yor immunity high by eating healthy, exercising, not smoking, sleeping enough, avoiding stress and get checked up regularly. I promise, it won't affect your life.

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