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    Posted on: 02/03/2010

    Question

    Can I catch an infection if I wax my genital area?

    Answer

    If you wax or shave your genital area, the razor or wax leave open areas that can get bacteria in and cause the infection.


    Answered By:
    Nancy Brown , Ed.S, M.A., Ph.D.


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