What Are The Chances Of HPV Transmission Through Protected Sex?

Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015

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Question : I had sex today with a "high end" escort and used a condom. The act (doggy position) was over rather quickly. I have no reason to think she has HPV, but if she des, what would be the likelihood of my contracting it on my groin or scrotal area (since shaft covered by condom)?

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The possibility of getting HPV can not be ruled out.

Detailed Answer:
Hi & Welcome.

I appreciate your concern for the chance of getting HPV while using condoms.
HPV is transmitted through skin to skin contact usually through sexual intercourse (vaginal or anal).

Condom lowers your chances of getting HPV or developing HPV-related diseases, if used with every sex act & if remained INTACT from the beginning till the sexual act is over.
However, it may not provide complete protection against HPV, since it did not cover all the genital skin like scrotum, or groin.

Hope to have answered your query.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj