Grassroots Hope
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” ― Andy Warhol, The Philosophy of Andy Warhol Danah Abarr needed answers about HPV. She figured others did, too. So she started an organization and a movement. It’s a familiar story: when Danah Abarr first searched for answers to her questions […]
HPV Materials
ASHA offers a unique assortment of award-winning publications about HPV through its online store. Below are selected publications geared more toward individual purchase as well as a sample of patient education brochures designed for clinics, student health centers, health departments, and other healthcare settings. For individuals HPV in Perspective: An essential guide for the newly-diagnosed […]
Myths and Facts about HPV
There are many myths and misconceptions about genital HPV. We’re clearing up some common ones here
HPV: What Men Need to Know
HPV (a.k.a. human papilloma virus) is an equal opportunity virus, infecting both men and women. Men can get infected with HPV, and most do—it’s so common that nearly all sexually active people will have HPV at some point in
their lives.
HPV and Cervical Cancer—Understanding the Connection and How to Prevent Cancer
Though usually harmless, some types of HPV cause cervical lesions that, over a period of time, can develop into cancer if untreated.
A Guy’s Guide When His Partner is Diagnosed with HPV
Danielle Sepulveres, author of Losing It: The Semi-Scandalous Story of an Ex-Virgin, offers insight for male partners of women diagnosed with HPV or a related condition. Here, Sepulveres offers a quick FAQ to help men get a clue.