Can you have a healthy relationship with genital warts?

The only real way to keep you or your partner protected against an HPV infection is to abstain from sexual contact. Thats rarely ideal or even realistic in most relationships, though. If you or your partner has a high-risk strain, you may need to discuss your options with your doctor.

How long after exposure to genital warts do they appear?

When symptoms do develop, they usually occur 2 to 3 months after infection. But symptoms have been known to occur from 3 weeks to many years after infection. Symptoms that may occur with genital warts include: Irritation.