As I male, I paid for mine (Gardasil-9, protecting against 9 types of HPV). There are two reasons: one is for personal protection (and most throat cancers are

As I male, I paid for mine (Gardasil-9, protecting against 9 types of HPV). There are two reasons: one is for personal protection (and most throat cancers are caused by HPV, odds which are likely much more skewed if one does not smoke), and the other is epidemiological - protecting other people, dear ones directly, and the rest of the population by extension. The myth that it is "only for teenagers" or "before sexual interactions" is a myth. I mean, the ideal scenario is to vaccinate before any potential for infection. Yet, plans to have any sex life it is beneficial. AFAIK, it even helps to clear out existing infections (and well, 80% of men and 90% of women get HPV at least once in their lifetime).