most helpful answer no. unfortunately. herpes can be transmitted to the cervix or vagina of a women a place where shower water or soap would not be protective in any way. for a man exposed to a woman with active herpes sex in a shower may reduced the viral load on the skin surface for the penis but herpes can still develop if the person is susceptible. if one sexual partner has herpes using a condom is an effective preventive measure. even in the shower.
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