Those with a history of low-risk HPV, do you discuss this before becoming sexually active with a new partner?

It was 9 years ago that I had symptoms (warts). I (34m) got it treated and have been in one relationship since then that lasted for 7 years. I told that partner about it before becoming sexually active together. My partner never got symptoms in our 7 years together. I'm now dating again and wondering if this is something that should be brought up?

I know the facts for HPV:

- it's technically in my body forever- the vaccine prevents the most common strains, but not every strain- HPV is incredibly common if you're sexually active- the strain I had was a low-risk strain, not one of the strains that can cause cervical cancer

etc.

It seems like with HSV (herpes) the common moral stance is to discuss it if it's HSV-2 (typically genital) but I don't see the same mentality when it comes to HSV-1 (typically oral) because of how common it is. Where does HPV fall for you? Should it be discussed 100% of the time before becoming sexually active with someone? Or is it "not a big deal because it's so common and low risk strains aren't a major health concern and it's dormant anyways"?

I've been out of the dating scene for many years and I assume the answer is "you're a shitty person if you don't disclose it, even if it is dormant" but I just want to hear everyone's thoughts

Submitted October 30, 2021 at 12:47AM

It was 9 years ago that I had symptoms (warts). I (34m) got it treated and have been in one relationship since then that lasted for 7 years. I told that partner about it before becoming sexually active together. My partner never got symptoms in our 7 years together. I'm now dating again and wondering if this is something that should be brought up?I know the facts for HPV:- it's technically in my body forever- the vaccine prevents the most common strains, but not every strain- HPV is incredibly common if you're sexually active- the strain I had was a low-risk strain, not one of the strains that can cause cervical canceretc.It seems like with HSV (herpes) the common moral stance is to discuss it if it's HSV-2 (typically genital) but I don't see the same mentality when it comes to HSV-1 (typically oral) because of how common it is. Where does HPV fall for you? Should it be discussed 100% of the time before becoming sexually active with someone? Or is it "not a big deal because it's so common and low risk strains aren't a major health concern and it's dormant anyways"?I've been out of the dating scene for many years and I assume the answer is "you're a shitty person if you don't disclose it, even if it is dormant" but I just want to hear everyone's thoughts