I can't learn how to play guitar because I'm afraid of guitar strings

[Clippy]

Then it just means you're gay

Are you coming on to me

 

[Medulla Omoplata]

The jokes on you I never met my Dad

 

[VinnieVincent]

All kidding aside, when I first started playing guitar I was a bit nervous about bending the string and it snapping and poking me in the eye as well.

But like previous posters said, if it really is a concern drop it down a half or whole step. When changing the strings always unwind them all the way so you can just slip them off.