Abstract: The present aids and their attendant methods allow injectors to achieve injection and sampling using syringes with reduced danger of incurring accidental needle punctures upon themselves. Injection aids feature a needle cap receptacle as part of the aid such that a needle may be uncapped, the cap being retained on the injection aid. In accordance with present methods, a fold of skin may be created with the aid in order to facilitate insertion of the needle. The used needle may thereafter be inserted into the protective cap while that cap is retained on the injection aid, rather than being held in the fingers of the injector. Kits are also provided comprising the injection aids of the invention.