Telling Your Girlfriend about Pearly Penile Papules

If you have found yourself with pearly penile papules, you may be wondering how to tell your girlfriend. First of all, you may be wondering what they are. You may also be concerned about where you got them and whether your girlfriend could catch them from. Relax, these bumps, also referred to as PPP, are not the end of the world. They are not dangerous and they are not contagious. Pearly penile papules are tiny, white bumps that appear around the top edge of penises. At first glance, many men are afraid that they've contracted a terrible disease or an STD. They might wonder when they contracted it and who they caught it from. If they've been unfaithful to their girlfriend, they may think they're in big trouble now. If they haven't been unfaithful, they may suspect that their girlfriend has been out with someone else. The good news is that PPP is not a sexually transmitted disease so cancel out that worry. These tiny bumps are actually just another variation of normal male anatomy. One reason that men suspect the worse when they find out they have pearly penile papules is that they look very similar to HPV genital warts. PPP is not even related to genital warts, which are STDs. These pearlescent bumps, unlike the warts, are not contagious. They do not put the man's health in danger any more than freckles do. If the appearance of this condition makes you embarrassed, scared or hampers your social life, there are steps that a doctor can take to eliminate them. When it comes time to tell your girlfriend about your pearly penile papules, it's best to do it armed with some literature for her to read. Choose a time when you're both relaxed and open to communication rather than in bed or when one of you has had a bad day. Ask her if she has a bit of time to chat about a concern you have. When she says yes, sit down together and tell her about your concerns. You can share all the information you have about them and answer any questions she may have. If you are considering going to a physician to seek treatment for PPP, you may want her to accompany you to your appointment. In the course of a relationship, there will always be challenges that come up that require communication and understanding. Once your girlfriend understands what pearly penile papules are, she will likely be supportive and comforting. If not, you'll have to decide whether she is the one for you.