Tattoos, pedicures, etc still an option?

[Livefiercely21]

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to know if getting a tattoo or going to spas are still OK to enjoy even while living with H? I'm nervous of going somewhere and being denied a service because of the risk of spreading H even if there's no symptoms at the time?

[KatsMomUtah]

What? Oh my gosh! OF COURSE you can do those things! H doesnt spread that way... Unless im wrong then my daughter is in huge trouble because shes been getting pedicures and spa treatments MONTHLY since testing positive :0)

 

Of course she doesnt walk into the place and announce her status -lol- but even so, she wouldnt need to. No ones in "danger" of catching anything from her.

 

Dont let h stop you from living your life, relax! :)

[Livefiercely21]

That's a huge relief to hear :) I'm just very cautious of spreading it to anyone because I'd never forgive myself. I'm not embarrassed or ashamed to have it and I would openly say I carry H if someone asked I just don't want to make someone nervous around me because of the unfortunate stigma.

[KatsMomUtah]

The stigma sucks - its horrid- but If someone knows about your H and is nervous or uncomfortable around you, thats THEIR problem not yours. my daughter faces this all the time. And its interesting really. As time goes on, we notice the few people who are really bothered by her having H (like it effects them how exactly??) end up making themselves look stupid by whispering behind her back and acting all weird.

 

So let them feel uncomfortable and you sit back and enjoy that pedi! :)

[2Legit2Quit]

You cannot spread it that way and you cannot spread it even from sharing a toilet w someone who doesn't have it. as long as you dknt get herpes whiteon your finger you should be fine. Once you've had this for 4-6 months, your body would have buit antibodies and autoinoculation is pretty rare (spreading to yourself in other locations) once you've built antibodies.

[Livefiercely21]

Thanks ladies :) that puts me much more at ease. I just wasn't sure what the responsible thing would be to do. Looks like one way I'm gonna de-stress is with a massage ;) after the pain and my outbreak is gone lol for now I'm hibernating.