Aa
Worried
Sorry I am so worried that I have contracted HIV. Six months ago I received a homemade tatoo at a friends house. He used a new needle. I saw him open the package in front of me. He stated that he hasn't done a tatoo on someone for about six months. I didn't know weather or not the tatoo gun was clean. Then he proceeded to do a tat on me without using gloves. My heart was in my throat the whole time he was wiping blood from my tat with tolit paper with his hand rubbing across my tat. I swear why didn't I just tell him to stop. Now I feel like I am having every symptom there is. My question is was it possible for me to get HIV from him touching my tat with his hand, and from the gun if it was not cleaned. He stated that he had not used the gun in about six months. Sorry and thank you.
There's no way you could contract HIV that way, HIV can't reproduce instantly upon exposure with the air.
Am I at the wrong web site to aske this kind of question? Sorry about that. I was just worried. Thank you Teak. No Sir no HIV concern. Just wanted some advice.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
