Hi there. I’m a 23 yr old queer transmasculine person who has been engaging only in solo sex for the past four years. I recently got my first pap smear and it came back saying I have a low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (ugh!). This is most likely HPV, though I have not had an HPV test yet and do not know what strain I have.
I’m working with my gyno, my primary care provider, therapist, and endocrinologist to process this and come up with a treatment plan. That being said – I have no idea who gave it to me or when, and am seeking more information about how to protect future partners. I will 100% be disclosing my status to any potential partner, and am in the process of contacting all previous partners once I have more information.
My specific questions is in regard to toys and how to have the safest possible sex in the future. I am also talking with health professionals about this. I’m very emotional and feeling the weight of stigma heavy on my shoulders.
Is a healthy sex life possible with HPV? What do I do? Can I share toys any more or never again?