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Can Using Public Restroom After Shaving The Vagina Cause Infection?
The same day i shaved my genitals, couple hours later I used a public restroom.I flushed prior to use and I also hovered the toilet but still managed to have toilet water splash on my vagina. Am I at risk for catching anything from this?? I m really worried
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Hello, welcome to HCM. Using public western style toilet always have more chances of getting UTI . You dont have to get panic. Please wait for a week and see whether any symptoms of the urine like burning sensation, smelly urine.Cannot control urination.You may be feverish also.If these symptoms take a antibiotic course and lots of fluid after taking advice from doctor.This condition is treated completely. Take care. Good health
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