Hello and thanks for your post,

As you have probably read the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is an incredibly common virus with the majority of the population including men and women who are sexually active  being affected at some time in their life. It is the HPV virus that is responsible for changes in your cells. But this doesn't mean your immune system will never clear HPV up. Most people's immune systems do get on top of the virus but this can take a couple of years and sometimes a bit longer. Once your body has cleared the virus from your body abnormal cells can go back to normal.  It does help if you are not a smoker as it can take longer for your body to clear the virus from your body.

These abnormal cell are not cancer and your smear test showed only mild changes to the cells. There is more information on cervical smears and what the results mean here

The types of HPV that the screening programme tests for are thought to be passed on primarily through sex, so your partner may have picked HPV up from you, or you could have picked it up from him. It is not possible to say how likely he is to have an HPV infection at the moment as his own immunity could have already got on top of it.

As far as I know when HPV is in the mouth it doesn't cause any noticeable symptoms, so I don't think HPV is likely to be the cause of your boyfriends various infections. 

You may find the questions and answers written by Jo's Trust on commonly asked questions helpful to look at here

Jo's Trust has also produced some more questions about HPV and how to help reduce your risk. Have a look here

Using a condom and as I said before not smoking can reduce both your risks.

You might find it helpful to look at some of the posts on Jo's Trust forum and some of the replies. Have a look here

Unfortunately we are still finding more out about this virus so we really don't have all the answers.

You are more then welcome to give us a ring to go through any of this with one of the nurses on the helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

All the Best,

Catherine