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A member asked:

Does having sex with genital warts increase the chances of it spreading more on yourself?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. The virus is already present in the area

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 3/31/2023

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What is the best way to treat genital warts before going to see a doctor? They are itchy and irritating. I read apple cider vinegar, but do not know if that is true. Can you work out with or does that increase the chance of spreading?

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How do genital warts spread on yourself? Husband has darker pink/red/brown cali flower bumps on pubic/Scrotum. Now has one flat tan/pink spot on top of penis base. Is he spreading by his own hand? By shower towel? Us having sex? I am vaccinated?

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If a male has genital warts and the woman is vaccinated can he spread the warts mine on himself by having sex?

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Hello, how do genital warts spread on your self? Can they from Pubic/Scrotum area to penis and penis head? Is this common they spread and is it by using same shower towel for a couple of days? Sex with girlfriend? Any info would help me?

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If you share a sex toy such as a dildo a day or two after a person infected with genital warts used it, is there a chance I may have gotten it ?

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