Can you catch hiv from non sexual massage?

[Chris]

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pump bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed what seemed to be an unsanitary practice. I should have said something. What if the person who went in before me was hiv positive (i know that is a stretch, but just say he she was) if they had a scab or anything like that and the lady put her hand in the lotion and blood got into it (even a small amount), would that be able to transmit the hiv to me. I work out and do have some acne on my back that was burning just a little from the lotion. I know this sounds crazy. But it seems to make sense the more I think of it. I get tested every other checkup at my doctor just to be careful, even though i always use protection. Is the zero chance I could have caught it this way? Am I building this up? Thank you Also, are there any stories out there of people catching hiv from spa like settings? The person who went before me left only a few minutes (5 to 10) I know hiv will die in the air, but what about trapped in an airtight jar, I know there may be no definitive answer but what do you think the chances are I caught hiv? any help? thank you all so much for the time

 

[Jenny P]

Its not likely at all that you'd get hiv from that due to you didnt put the cream in your mouth or on your genitals. You have nothing to worry about.