Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is probably one of the most common STDs. HPV is the virus that causes both genital warts and/or cervical dysplasia (this means an abnormal pap smear). If you've just been diagnosed with HPV and are desperately seeking information, or if your boyfriend or girlfriend or best friend just got told they have it, then this is the site for you. There is tons of information about HPV on the web, but I know some of it can be pretty confusing so I'm pulling together both professional stuff and some of my own knowledge to try and help you understand what's going on in your body and how it came to be there. First of all, if you just found out you have it... ...