#vaccin

I am now 23 years old and got an invitation to get the HPV vaccination. This time, I did do my research. They’ve obviously gotten a lot farther in developing the vaccin. Girls and boys can both get vaccinated now, and it protects against several types of cancer caused by the HPV virus. I also read that it can be transmitted when having safe sex too. 

I’m aromantic asexual and have never had a relationship or any kind of sex. I’m not sure if I ever will because of my sexuality. This has made this whole situation complicated for me. It almost feels like I am denying my asexuality if I would get the vaccination? Does anyone else understand this feeling? It feels a bit silly. On top of that, I don’t do well with needles at all. I’ve already had to get 4(?) covid vaccinations in the last years. The idea of getting at least two more vaccinations this year makes me feel sick. HOWEVER, there is no way of knowing 100% for sure that I’ll never get a partner and have sex with them. I’m not sex-repulsed. If I end up getting HPV-caused cancer I will beat myself up so much for not getting the vaccination when I could. 

So, I have just made an appointment to get it on friday. Hopefully this post will give others that are in doubt the courage to make an appointment too! I realised that I should be grateful that I have the privilege to get it for free. Any way, if I got both vaccinations at least I’ll know I’ve done everything I could to be safe.