The HPV vaccine is essential. We didn't have it until recently and we regret it. It can decrease you ability to get genital warts - but mostly importantly can decrease your susceptibility to THROAT, ANAL AND VAGINAL CANCERS! Today we are breaking down all the science of HPV, and explaining why you need your HPV vaccine. Also how it related to the queer community. For more Sidenote Podcast episodes: http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources and further reading: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33527636/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448132/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_papillomavirus_infection