This article isn’t meant to alarm anyone. Its purpose is to inform, reduce stigma, and encourage prevention around a topic many people feel uncomfortable discussing: human papillomavirus (HPV).
HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. Most people will be exposed to at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives, often without realizing it. Despite how common it is, misunderstandings about HPV, its risks, and how to prevent it remain widespread.
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