I am a male heterosexual, have just turned 21 years old, and am in love with my girlfriend of 9 months. A few months ago we started to notice small whitish bumps on my penis...I was concerned, but my girlfriend assured me that they were ingrown hairs...So I ignored them...But as time progressed several more have appeared...Not just on my penis, but also my abdomen (although they look different on my abdomen...More reddish then white...No itching in either case) so last night I finally decided that no matter the outcome, it would be in my best interest to go to a free std clinic and have them checked out...So I did, and on examination, without much hesitation the Dr./or nurse (not sure of credentials at a free clinic) told me they could be either molluscum or hpv, but are more likely hpv...Then she proceeded to put some chemical on some of the growths, told me to leave it on over night then wash it today and come back in a week and a half, and if the growths react to the chemical then they are hpv.... So I now know that I most likely have hpv...And I could live guilt-free with this virus knowing that someone else has given it to me...But unknowingly passing it on to the love of my life is killing me inside, and it feels as though I have taken her life from her...And although she has not said so, I can hear it in her voice, and next time I see her I know i'll be able to see it in her eyes...So I guess i'm writing this for reassurance...I want to know facts about this virus...I know that it will most likely live within me for the duration of my life...But will it always be contagious??? And if my girlfriend has contracted this virus from me(which has undoubtedly already happened) should we stop having sex??? And if we are still together through this curse, will she be able to have a child??? Any and all answers/info. Dealing with this will be greatly appreciated...Sorry this is such a huge message...Thank you.