I am glad that some of your test results came back in a more positive light. I am sorry to hear about your HPV. Both HPV and Herpes are more common than women want to talk about. It's a shame there is such a stigma associated with them and that we are afraid to talk about them, just because they are sexually transmitted...Especially since Herpes is really just a skin condition in an inconvenient area. And HPV can cause cervical cancer if left undiagnosed and untreated.

I really admire you for having the courage to post about this here.

I'm sorry that your boyfriend is long-distance. Only you know the best way to handle your relationship in light of this news.