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Can you contract herpes from urine on a toilet seat? i was in a bathroom that didnt have working lights and when i sat down the seat was wet but my genitals accidentally touched the seat before i could get back up. can i get herpes this way?
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No likely. Recommend cleaning seat-especially if it is in the dark.
Answered 11/17/2021
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STI risk from contaminated toilet seats has been an urban myth for more than a century. The is zero risk, with never a proved case of herpes or any other STI from such an exposure. Don't worry about it.
Answered 11/17/2021
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