Yes, you can get shingles (herpes zoster) in the genital area, but it is extremely rare. Both types of herpes virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2) can affect the genital area, while shingles usually appears on either side of the body or the face in the form of a rash or blisters. Shingles is due to a separate virus known as the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).