 [ Symptoms ] i have noticed that my kids grit their teeth just like i do how do i prevent them from doing this while they sleep [ Disease ] your boyfriend may already have hpv so do not be afraid to tell him honesty is the best and safest policy when involved in a sexual union if he has had previous partners like you have he could have already been infected if not from you from someone else if you have hpv in your mouth or throat you could transmit it orally vaginally or even anally it depends on where you have it i know you have heard this before but the use of condoms will certainly limit the spread of hpv to your sexual partner or any future partner