 [ Symptoms ] i have a herniated lumbar disc l5 s1 and have weakness and numbness in my left leg and foot [ Disease ] hpv is transmitted via skin to skin contact so you will transmit them also there are a number of different strains of hpv but a few very important points if someone has been exposed to the virus they will always be a carrier removing the warts does not remove the hpv and most importantly thought the cauliflower warts are unattractive and uncomfortable hpv does not have any other effects on men that i know of there are a few particular strains of hpv that make women more susceptible to cervical cancer but as neither you nor your partner have a cervix the biggest danger of hpv is a nonissue but do double check on this with your doctor good luck with your surgeries