can you contract crabs or any other STD from getting a bikini wax?
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I don't think it's possible.  You get crabs from intimate contact with another person - not from surfaces.  You cannot get crabs from tables or toilet seats. \n\nI think it would be next to impossible to get any other std from waxing.  \n\nThe wax is hot, therefore it would kill any bacteria or virus that might be in the wax. (Crabs also die at high temps.)  The waxer probably wears gloves, so there would no risk there. I would hope the table or chair you're sitting in is wiped down.  If not, it's unlikely that any std would "hang around" on the surface.  Most of them die on contact with the air.
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Yes, Bubblybubbles-\n\nVarious types of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) are...er...transmitted during sex. \n\nThere are various types of STDs (AIDS, Herpes, Crabs, etc) and the risk of contracting them varies with the level of sex that you engage in. Condoms and other protection can reduce the risk of contracting an STD, but there will always be *some* risk. Wikipedia has a very good write-up on the subject.
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Shaving pubic hair can sometimes cause a bikini line infection. These infections usually occur because a razor can pick up bacteria in the bikini area and drag it into the follicles that hair grows out of. The hair follicles become infected, causing little bumps and often a red rash.\n\nThe best way to prevent razor bumps is not to shave. However, if that's not an option for you, here are some ways that may help keep those red bumps from showing up:\n\n\nScrub the bikini-line area with an anti-bacterial soap to reduce the amount of bacteria on the skin before and after shaving.\n\n\nIf a bumpy rash still occurs, try washing with an anti-bacterial soap twice a day.\n\n\nAfter washing, apply an over-the-counter astringent or hydrocortisone on the infected area to help it heal.\nFor some people, the appearance of a red bump may be a sign of an ingrown hair, which should be treated by a dermatologist.\n\nRemember, whether someone chooses to shave, trim, or remove body hair is ultimately a personal choice, and it's usually done for cosmetic reasons. If people choose to trim their body hair, the amount they decide to remove is up to them.\n\nThere are a few different theories about the purpose of pubic hair. One theory is that it can help protect against infection. Some people think it's just there to increase sexual attractiveness, while others believe it reduces friction during body movement.\n\nHope this information helps!
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Most surely. I you are exposed to blood, semen, or any other discharge that might be present, and if there are open cuts or sores on the lips or the glans, then STD's can be contracted, even HIV. Herpes can be contracted this way as well if the sores are on the "head".\nYour best call for safety... stay "clean" and wear a condom.
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I'm not quite sure, but it's not difficult to get rid of if you think you have it.  It can be caught as easily as sitting down on a public toilet seat, so I'm sure it's quite common.  Just sit down and carefully shave all the pubic hair off to get rid of them.  The regrowth will likely be itchy as well, but the crabs will be gone.
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Ok, I'm no expert but I do work in the medical feild. First off let me say that most STD's can only be transmited through sexual intercourse. I'm sure there are some exceptions, but most STD's cannot sustain homeostasis out side of the host body. However, some STD's can spread through contact with other bodily fulids such as, blood, salivia, and of course semen, or sperm. Ok but keep in mind that all has to do with the type of STD your talking about. But I think it's safe to assume that if you sit on the toilet your probably not going to get the STD from that person. I don't understand the exact method of contraction but I dont think it's going to happen since your not exchanging bodily fulids with this individual. I always just use one of those seat protectors when they are avalible at work. Because I'm a guy and guy's are dirty; so you can never be to carefull. But if your living with someone with an STD...I'd probably freak out! I don't know, but I'd keep some kind of house hold cleaner/disinfectant handy in the bathroom. Also you might want to talk to this person about it. Some (a very select few) STD's are curable. Most people tend to ingnore it, or be in denyle about the problem, or just not even know it exsist. Some STD's symptoms don't even show up for a long time. It just depends on the STD. But whoever you are talking about could just be too embarrassed to do anything. Suport might just be the best thing, dispite how grose and discusting that person may be...and their little friend down there. And what I mean by support is, SUPPORT TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT! You know it's grose, but some people don't tell their partner that they have an STD. Oh and genital warts are curable no matter the sex, I don't know about Hepitius C, I think thats the one that you can take something for and it keeps it from transmiting and flaring up, but don't quote me. Ok well now that I'm done grosing you out, I hope I helped in some way. And your right it's not fair these promiscuous people keep spreading this shit around cause their to horny to control themsevles and USE A DAM CONDOM!!
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ya\nif u shave w/ someone elses razor who has HIV\nand get their blood\nor any other contact w/ bodily fluids
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Could be anything from genital herpes to scabies. Your best bet would be to go to the doctor and have a complete STD panel done, just to make sure.
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Crabs... the kind you get down there, are tiny.  Not visible to the eye.  You probably had a bug on you and it scrambled across you nether region.  \n\nIf you had crabs down there you would know it for sure.  You would be itching like a Motherfu**er.
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Treatment of pubic crabs is fairly straightforward and effective. Products are available over-the-counter or by prescription, and typically come in the form of a shampoo. Over-the-counter products contain Pyrethrin (1%) or Pymethrin (1%), while the active ingredient in prescription shampoos is generally Lindane (1%). \n\nIn order to treat your crabs, thoroughly wash and dry the infected areas. Apply the shampoo, being sure to saturate your hair. Leave the shampoo on for a few minutes or as indicated on the bottle. Wash the shampoo out and then dry the area, and put on clean clothes. In order to kill all of the genital crabs, you must wash your clothes and linens in hot water and dry them for at least 20 minutes. Any clothes that can’t be washed should be dry cleaned or stored in plastic bags for a few days. Any crabs on these items will die, as they need to return to your body to feed.\n\nIf your eyebrows or eyelashes are infected with genital crabs, you should get a special prescription to deal with them. The eye area is particularly sensitive, so you need to be careful to get the right treatment. Generally, your doctor will prescribe a special petroleum-based lotion, which you will apply to your eyelids twice a day for ten days. Before your first application, remove any visible nits or lice with a comb or your fingernails.\n\nIf you are pregnant, be sure to tell your doctor as certain medications are contraindicated in pregnant women. The use of Lindane is to be avoided during pregnancy, as it can be absorbed into the body. Instead, your doctor can prescribe a shampoo with the active ingredient Malathion, which won’t be absorbed into the bloodstream and won’t harm your child.\n\nFollow Up\nIt is important to follow up on your treatment, in order to be sure that you have killed all of the nits and crabs. If your symptoms persist, repeat the shampoo in 7 to 10 days. Be sure to get your partners treated and to abstain from sex until your symptoms disappear. If you notice any severe redness in the infected areas, or any pus, you should return to your doctor for another check-up.
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Yes. people can get aids from other stuff like using a dirty needle when getting a tatoo, or you can also get crabs from a toilet seat in a gas station bathroom. Anyway lets say your boyfriend gets aids from one of those non-sexual ways, then when he has sex with you, you will get Aids. It's always a good idea to get checked at your local clinic every now and then (I do it every month)to see if you got Aids or any other STD. I say this because 1/3 of the people you have an STD, don't even know they got it.
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yes, you can contract herpes through oral sex.  be careful, because you can contract it even if the person is not currently experiencing an outbreak.
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you can get herpes and Mano that i know of
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My boy you can get far more than STD's by doing that. But yes, you can get HIV as people often have some skin breaks in that area and Hepatitis C. You can also get Hepatitis A and B as well as a very serious bacterial infection, parasites, and the likes.\n\nYou really just shouldn't stick your tongue in places like that.
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you could get if you have a cut and the person with the STD has a cut, you could get it if their blood somehow gets into your body. But like bgolden44 said very very unlikely.
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1.  you CAN get STDs, even if you use a condom.  Especially if it's at the base of your penis (where you're more likely to come into contact with bodily fluids).\n\n2.  Go to your family practitioner (usually required prior to seeing a specialisty by most insurance companies in the US).  Your GP should be able to do the differential diagnosis, and either treat it or refer you to a specialist.\n\n3.  For future reference, waiting a year before seeking help on line for what is possibly a sexually transmissible disease is a really bad idea.\n\n4.  Yes, it could be a fungus.  It could also be some sort of viral infection (like herpes).  It could be plugged sebacious glands (sweat glands).  It could be an allergic reaction to something (especially latex, if you're using latex condoms).\n\n5.  GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR!
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Besides constantly scratching your "private parts" in public, you will probably get open sores from the crabs AND from scratching yourself.  This would also result in a build up of crabs, their eggs, and scabs from the wounds. You could also potentially pass them onto other people who use the same toilet facilities as you do.  It's best to just get them treated.