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I am not having sex yet, can I still get cervical cancer?

The chances of getting cervical cancer if you haven’t had sex yet are slim, but not non-existent. Cervical cancer is caused by HPV, the Human Papillomavirus. This is a highly contagious virus. You can also get the virus by touching a penis or vagina and through oral sex. In that case, HPV is transmitted through hands, skin and mouth.