My boyfriend says his wife had a pap smear and there was no problem four years ago, his girlfriend says she was tested and it all came back negative.

He also says he was tested for STD's eight months ago and it all came back negative. I told him he was not tested for HPV because there is no test for men.

He says that he doubts that I have tested postitive for HPV. I assured him my doctor said it is true.

He said, it must therefore be from me and maybe my late husband gave it to me and it has lain dormant for years and years. I said, I have had a pap smear and it came back negative five years ago when I had my physical.

He now says it must be from me and now I have probably infected him with it.

I said, we will just have to wait to see the results of when I see the gyn. Also, the results for your wife being tested for HPV with the new pregnancy.

Is it possible to have HPV and be with someone intimately and not have them get the virus? Are some people immune to acquiring HPV? Does it only show up later in a person's life?

We often get exposed to colds or the flu when people cough on us. And, we don't always get it. But, we don't carry that cough around for years. How does this work?

Thanks.