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Can you spread genital herpes using a razor but no sexual contact?

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Razor and herpes: You could theoretically pass herpes through the use of a razor since the herpes virus lives in the nerve endings in the skin and a razor might open wounds in the skin to allow infection. Probably unwise to share a blade no matter the case regardless of shaving of the face or genitals.

Answered 6/21/2014

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