Tim Gunn shares he’s been celibate for 43 years after a painful breakup and HIV fears during the AIDS crisis.

Fashion icon Tim Gunn has revealed he has remained celibate for 43 years, a decision stemming from the emotional trauma of a breakup at age 29 when he learned his former partner had been unfaithful. Fearing HIV during the height of the AIDS crisis, he underwent biannual HIV tests for a decade, remaining negative. The experience profoundly shaped his life, influencing his move to New York and his career, though he now finds peace in solitude and has no regrets about his choice.