Unfortunately, there are no data on which to base an answer to your question. It is generally assumed that if a genital test for HPV DNA is positive, that type of HPV can be sexually transmitted to partners; and if negative, transmission is unlikely. Having had negative HPV tests for 20 years, you can safely assume you do not have a transmissible HPV infection at this time.

From the standpoint of HPV prevention, you should say nothing to your current or future sex partner(s). Of course some prospective partners discuss past partnerships and STIs with each other but in this situation that's a relationship issue that might convey respect, but doesn't relate to health safety.

I hope these comments are helpful. Let me know if anything isn't clear.

HHH, MD

Thank you.

I have already advised what you should say to new or prospective sex partners:  re-read the paragraph starting with "From the standpoint...." For a partner who learns about your past HPV and asks about it, I would suggest you say you almost certainly are no longer infectious (i.e. he would not be at risk); and that even if you have active infection and he were exposed, he would probably never know it and would not have any health consequences from it.