Ajay Joseph Ajay Joseph Asked 5 months ago

Can you get cancer from sex?

My friend mentioned that certain types of cancer can be linked to sexual activity. I wanted to understand this better. Can you get cancer from sex?

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Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, sex can transmit HPV which is linked to cervical cancer, so getting vaccinated is very important.

Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Actually yaar, sex itself doesn't cause cancer. But HPV is a virus that spreads through physical intimacy and that can lead to cervical cancer, so using protection and taking the vaccine is very necessary.

Sanjay Vyas Sanjay Vyas Joined May 2026 5 months ago

While sexual intercourse is natural, transmission of certain strains of HPV during unprotected sex can cause cervical or throat cancer. It is highly recommended to consult a doctor and get regular screenings like Pap smears.

Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, I'm too tired to even think about sex, let alone cancer. But yes, stay safe, use protection, and get vaccinated so you don't have to lose sleep over health scares.

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Druti Sharma Druti Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I researched this and my gynaecologist explained that human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for almost all cervical cancers. She advised me to get the HPV vaccine and do Pap smear tests every few years to stay safe.

Sneha Kulkarni Sneha Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, direct cancer nahi hota, but virus like HPV easily spreads during sex and causes problems later. Doctors always advise getting the vaccine early, so definitely think about that.

Arjun Das Arjun Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It was surprising to learn during my research that some cancers are sexually transmissible because of viruses like HPV and Hepatitis B. It makes you realize how important safe sex and vaccination really are.

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