Both the article, and the comments overlook a major factor in men acquiring HPV, and that is the sudden increase in oral sex in the past 20-years. Yes, it has always had a ‘healthy following’, but in recent years, many young people have ‘sworn off sex’ due to fear of HIV/AIDS and other diseases, and ‘only had oral gratification’ (not realizing it is sex, too). As a result, I am pretty confident after seeing the increased rate of HPV in men from the study referenced, that this massive increase is predominantly a result of the latest generation using oral sex to a greater extent than past generations did. This only validates Michael Douglas’ public admission, and should be pushed to young generations more-so, that all actions have potential consequences.
