herpes, from using someone elses razor? - Herpes Message Board

blue09 · 06-02-2004, 09:56 PM

Just wondering if this is possible, of course i could be overreacting and i will def. get tested as soon as i can but heres my questions i have had unprotected sex about 7 months ago and now i am seeing two red bumps on my vagina they are far apart and jus red and raised.... but i also used someone elses razor while shaving down there without realizing and it cut me could that introduce me to the herpes virus.... what did your symptoms look like at first ? i dont kno how i will deal with having herpes im only 19 give me some info and insight please !!!!

backpacker · 06-03-2004, 09:08 AM

Unless the razor was very recently used by the other person and still damp, the herpes virus could not survive on it. Herpes doesn't live in the air long, and it dies when it dries. I can't tell you an exact amount of time, but even half an hour should be enough to dry out a razor.

blue09 · 06-03-2004, 03:50 PM

thnx, didnt think so i guess just wanted an excuse other than my own stupidity of not being protected all the time ....