The man I am with early on admitted he'd had many sexual partners and had been diagnosed with and treated for genital warts. Like a big dummy, I eventually allowed unprotected sex anyway. Sure enough, I got warts, to my eternal shame and regret. I didn't get angry and berate my boyfriend, because it's my fault; he did his part in telling me he'd had warts, I knew the virus stays within the host, and I failed to protect myself. Since, I've been treated and my doctor said it's really very common and that as long as I remain treated, I'll be okay. My self-esteem is still shot, however, knowing I'm "dirty" and will be forced to reveal myself as such to any future partners. Anyway, here's what I need to know: when I broke out, he did, too. He now says I had to have gotten the warts elsewhere and RE-GAVE THEM TO HIM. I had just exited a monogamous 15 year marriage when I began seeing this man. I had had two children and had been routinely tested for STD's each time, coming up negative each time. I feel like this man is just unable to admit, despite his past and my acceptance of his history, that he gave me an STD. Instead, he insists that his doctor told him, "You wouldn't have ever broken out like this on your own, even though you've been treated for this before. The woman is lying. SHE gave YOU warts." I don't believe a word of it, and would appreciate any insight you can offer me. Thank you...Optional Information: Female , Age: 36Already Tried: no one.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on January 16 2006 at 8:06 PM