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SueRic · 08-04-2006, 11:29 PM

I have a thirty-six hour rule between shaving and playing even if I don't think I've nicked myself. If I've nicked myself, then I'll wait even longer. How long should you wait? I suppose it all depends on the severity of the wound, your body's ability to heal, the potential for reopening, the predicted severity of assault on the wound site by pathogens, etc. The problem with shaving is that it can cause microabrasions that aren't easily seen or even felt, which, if open or reopened, can provide a route for infection. Obviously, if you happen to be infected with something, an open wound (and possibly, though somewhat remotely, scab material) can create an exposure risk to your partner.

This may sound over the top, but try examining suspected injured skin with a small magnifying glass. You'd might be surprised to observe that what appears to the naked eye as an innocuous razor burn is actually a weeping abrasion. And as small as the abrasion might be, keep in mind that the hepatitis B viral particle size is only approximately 35 nanometers.
Ric

08-04-2006, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
SueRic Here to Stay Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 55 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Status: Couple	Re: Shave before play? WHEN should you do it? I have a thirty-six hour rule between shaving and playing even if I don't think I've nicked myself. If I've nicked myself, then I'll wait even longer. How long should you wait? I suppose it all depends on the severity of the wound, your body's ability to heal, the potential for reopening, the predicted severity of assault on the wound site by pathogens, etc. The problem with shaving is that it can cause microabrasions that aren't easily seen or even felt, which, if open or reopened, can provide a route for infection. Obviously, if you happen to be infected with something, an open wound (and possibly, though somewhat remotely, scab material) can create an exposure risk to your partner. This may sound over the top, but try examining suspected injured skin with a small magnifying glass. You'd might be surprised to observe that what appears to the naked eye as an innocuous razor burn is actually a weeping abrasion. And as small as the abrasion might be, keep in mind that the hepatitis B viral particle size is only approximately 35 nanometers. Ric