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Is It Unsanitary to Use His Razor?

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You're out of deodorant, is it bad to use his? And is it unsanitary to use a guy's razor? If you asked my Cousin Cat, the answer would be yes. She read somewhere that it's unsanitary to share razors and deoderant. But the fact is you can go ahead and raid his bathroom cabinet if you're in a pinch.

Antiperspirants and deodorants contain the same ingredients for both men and women, the difference is in the fragrance. If you don't mind smelling like a pine tree, then swipe away.

As for his used razor, it's generally better to use your own because a dull razor can cause nicks. In a pinch, go ahead and borrow his razor, it's not going to give you a disease (sorry Cousin Cat).

Other things to consider about his products: women's shaving creams tend to be heavier, but there's no reason not to use a guy's cheaper shaving cream to shave your legs. As for cleansers formulated for him? These are OK for you, but many are created to prepare skin for shaving and these ingredients could dry out your skin.

Now should you use his toothbrush in a pinch? Well, I'll leave that decision up to you. You do kiss the guy, after all.

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