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A member asked:

Is brazilian wax safe? i go to clean salon, no double dipping. wash with disinfectant afterwards, generally clean person too. could i get std from wax

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See details: If the salon follows sanitary procedures there is no chance of getting a STD from waxing.

Answered 3/20/2018

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: Nobody ever gets STDs from genital area waxing, no batter how poor their hygienic standards may be. Don't worry about this.

Answered 3/20/2018

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