Going for HPV test after sexual intercourse may affect the results and cause inaccurate results. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is detected by taking cervical secretions. 3 days before the HPV test, coitus and vaginal douching are prohibited to avoid changing the vaginal environment and affecting the test results, and women who are menstruating are not allowed to take the test. At the same time, coitus before the test may also cause reproductive tract infections, so coitus is not recommended 3 days before the HPV test. High-risk HPV infection is closely related to cervical cancer, and women who are sexually active are recommended to be screened regularly for cervical fluid-based cells and HPV. It is recommended that women receive the cervical cancer vaccine in a timely manner, which is effective in preventing HPV infection. It is recommended that women do not have intercourse or perform vaginal douching within 3 days before cervical cancer screening. If there is any abnormality in the test, follow the doctor’s advice for treatment.