This is the so-called “ping-pong effect,” and is a danger that should not be underestimated for couples who are a little careless or absent-minded. He gets infected by her but has no symptoms, so he doesn’t get treatment. She gets treatment, but continues to have sex and inevitably gets infected again. How can this vicious circle get interrupted? By both partners getting treatment even in the absence of symptoms. During treatment, it’s best to abstain from sexual intercourse, and to wash all sheets and bathroom articles (which in any case should never be shared) at high temperatures. Once healed, it is always advisable to use a condom to protect yourself from STDs, although it is good to be aware that this does not guarantee complete protection against Papillomavirus since it does not cover the entire genital area. The risk of acquiring a new infection is at most 10-15 years after you begin to engage in sexual activity. During delivery, it is possible for the mother to transmit an infection to the infant.
