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It’s not exactly a thing we might want to think about. However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests.
A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love
Let’s be the change we wish to happen.
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over a year ago
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic."
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24  |
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24 "
Does Guildford not count as London for services?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I endorse this message. Get tested! No matter how much of a ballache it is to get enough blood from a finger prick 
All about the pre prick prep, get it right and it will flow  "
Ooooh what's the prep for it? |
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24 "
How odd! Might be worth asking at the gp! |
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24 "
I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"I endorse this message. Get tested! No matter how much of a ballache it is to get enough blood from a finger prick
All about the pre prick prep, get it right and it will flow
Ooooh what's the prep for it?"
Prick prep? 
Ours always take blood from your fingers? 
Would make sense though. Get a boner and there's a plentiful supply of blood ready and waiting.  
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*not so much use for the ladies though.... |
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24
I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.
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Different NHS areas, different policy’s I think.
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24
I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.
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I take it back. I found a different area on the same website ‘CNWL NHS’ that accepted applying with my age and I’ve just ordered one |
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Do it! Regularly!
SH:24 is my local provider, one of the most extensive covering a large area of the U.K. but there are other service providers of free home test kits check the sexualhealthhub
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"Oh I needed to do this today - thank you for the reminder OP!
Ordered and rather excited about a little prick.
Can we all agree that we hate the lancets?"
I don't. I've got the knack of getting my blood flowing and pricking the best part of the best finger |
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"Oh I needed to do this today - thank you for the reminder OP!
Ordered and rather excited about a little prick.
Can we all agree that we hate the lancets?"
My blood clots so easily, I’ve spent hours squeezing fingers to get the required volume  |
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24
I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.
I take it back. I found a different area on the same website ‘CNWL NHS’ that accepted applying with my age and I’ve just ordered one "
Well done, I wasn't sure if Hampshire covered you.
Ours is the Chlamydia only test that's 15-24yrs.
Everything else is any age
"Let's talk about it" is the Hampshire/Portsmouth/Southampton/Isle of Wight if anyone needs to know! |
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24 "
Yeah we can't get them in this area free in the post either
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Great post!
We’re ahead of the game by a week.
No free services in our area so we use ‘Test Me’. Very happy with what they do, I guess it’s pretty similar for all gone test kits.
Get checked, you filthy buggers
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"It’s not exactly a thing we might want to think about. However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests.
A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love
Let’s be the change we wish to happen.
Post below when you’ve ordered! "
Thanks for the reminder!
It’s not free for me by post but there is a walk-in centre nearby |
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Yes OP! Thanks for the reminder thread.
Mine's due to arrive today. Mr Sprite and I always do ours at the same time, because he has to help me get the drop of blood. I bleed quick when I give blood, so I reckon I'm just crap at the Lancet bit 
Yay for you all taking your own, and your play partners' health seriously - have a cookie!
Ms Clitbang xxx |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"Oh I needed to do this today - thank you for the reminder OP!
Ordered and rather excited about a little prick.
Can we all agree that we hate the lancets?"
So I'm a bit odd and quite like the feeling of it. Collecting the blood? No.
And yes, I do everything you're meant to. Normally go to the gym beforehand, have a hot shower, know how to hold my arm in order for the blood flow to be easier...
I always end up having to order more lancets.
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
One of the advantages of being in a monogamous relationship is not having to worry about this 
I recall previously the nurse knew me quite well due to my regular visits and used to say "are you being naughty again?" |
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"One of the advantages of being in a monogamous relationship is not having to worry about this
I recall previously the nurse knew me quite well due to my regular visits and used to say "are you being naughty again?" "
I bet you flirted with her!  |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"One of the advantages of being in a monogamous relationship is not having to worry about this
I recall previously the nurse knew me quite well due to my regular visits and used to say "are you being naughty again?"
I bet you flirted with her! "
It was the other way around if I recall! |
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"My local clinic has a drop in service, or a 2 month wait if you dont have symptoms! "
The clinic I use has a drop in service for under 24’s, but every time I ‘drop in’ they’re able to squeeze me in. Good for free condoms and lube too  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Side note : nothing is a bigger acid test of whether someone actually sees you as a human being and is worth your time or not like their reaction when you tell them they need to get tested as you have just had a positive result. I had a positive chlamydia result not long ago and more than one of the guys I messaged didn’t even acknowledge my message , not even a thanks for letting me know, yet I have heard from them since asking about meeting. Safe to say they haven’t had a response from me and won’t be getting one either |
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24
How odd! Might be worth asking at the gp! "
I just go to a sexual health clinic.....
I'm not asking my GP!....
I live in a small village where everyone knows everyone....
My GP is a family friend....
That will NOT be happening! |
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24
How odd! Might be worth asking at the gp!
I just go to a sexual health clinic.....
I'm not asking my GP!....
I live in a small village where everyone knows everyone....
My GP is a family friend....
That will NOT be happening!"
Well they’re confidential so you should be fine! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles
Don’t let it expire! "
Should be a charge for people that let NHS ones expire |
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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago
Wherever I lay my hat |
"I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles
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You don't even see the needle and if you are active on here you owe it to yourself and the rest of us to test regularly. It really is not that bad! |
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By *nkyCplCouple
over a year ago
Northampton |
"It’s not exactly a thing we might want to think about. However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests.
A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love
Let’s be the change we wish to happen.
Post below when you’ve ordered! "
Don’t get the free NHS postal service here boooo!
We regularly pop into london though. Make a date day of it, STI checks, pizza and pints. |
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"I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles
Don’t let it expire!
Should be a charge for people that let NHS ones expire "
Which would stop people from applying |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The only issue with the NHS service is it can take up to two weeks because of the volume of tests they conduct, my latest one came back clear yesterday from 3 May. The paid for test at home kits from private pharmacies are about a three day turnaround. But it’s something we should all do for sure. |
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By *rwildCouple
over a year ago
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Ordered home test from NHS.. two weeks ago ....3 days later test arrived did the test the following Monday had results 4 days later.... We can only do this every 3 months NHS policy localy but can always call or go to clinic if test needed sooner for any reasons.. everyone in the LS should be testing |
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"I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles
Don’t let it expire!
Should be a charge for people that let NHS ones expire "
Well it’s not an NHS one, so don’t worry yourself, but I just had the reminder so it’s not expired yet. I’ll do it this week |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"Not sure about other NHS providers but SHL offer vag, anal and throat testing which I make use of as the risk of STI infection through oral is often overlooked "
I'm with them, but not seen anything regarding throat swabs. How do you get them? |
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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago
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"Not sure about other NHS providers but SHL offer vag, anal and throat testing which I make use of as the risk of STI infection through oral is often overlooked
I'm with them, but not seen anything regarding throat swabs. How do you get them?"
When you go through the online consultation there is a question asking if you have sex with multiple people at the same time. Ticking yes seems to trigger no holes barred testing, so to speak. I do this routinely now irrespective of whether I have or not since my last test. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"Not sure about other NHS providers but SHL offer vag, anal and throat testing which I make use of as the risk of STI infection through oral is often overlooked
I'm with them, but not seen anything regarding throat swabs. How do you get them?
When you go through the online consultation there is a question asking if you have sex with multiple people at the same time. Ticking yes seems to trigger no holes barred testing, so to speak. I do this routinely now irrespective of whether I have or not since my last test. "
Thank you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Had someone Dm me about this complaining about my status! Ridiculous!
Apparently I shouldn’t broadcast good sexual health!!"
Some people don’t wash their arse op. Remember next time you put up a status |
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"Had someone Dm me about this complaining about my status! Ridiculous!
Apparently I shouldn’t broadcast good sexual health!!
Some people don’t wash their arse op. Remember next time you put up a status "
Very true! |
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"Not sure about other NHS providers but SHL offer vag, anal and throat testing which I make use of as the risk of STI infection through oral is often overlooked
I'm with them, but not seen anything regarding throat swabs. How do you get them?
When you go through the online consultation there is a question asking if you have sex with multiple people at the same time. Ticking yes seems to trigger no holes barred testing, so to speak. I do this routinely now irrespective of whether I have or not since my last test. "
What if it’s, like, multiple people but one after another? |
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"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.
But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.
I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24
I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.
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Availability isn't the same nationwide. We can't get free postal tests either. Only for under 25s. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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OP, might not want to think about? I absolutely think about it all the time.
I've bee tested regularly, every 3 months for about 15 years and happily always been clear.
Recreational sex should be, and always has been self Policing, and we all owe it to each other to be part of that. Fabswingers is a toxic site within the scene, and well known as such. Happily the healthier end of the recreational sex world is very aware, and very safe.
In fact I'd go so far as to say it's safer having sex with people in the scene, despite their obvious promiscuity, than it is having sex with randoms in bars when you're d*unk - that lacks consent & safety big time. At least in this community the majority are safe & aware.
Look after each other people. |
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"It’s not exactly a thing we might want to think about. However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests.
A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love
Let’s be the change we wish to happen.
Post below when you’ve ordered! "
Actually posted mine this morning!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I use the nhs postal service. It arrives quick and then the results are sent within 3-4 days. Brilliant service but not widely advertised and I had to do quite a deep google search to find it in my area as most sexual health things seem to be aimed at under 25s. |
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By *hekMan
over a year ago
N/E London |
Lucky to be covered by shl in London.
Collected kit from reception.to DIY this time.
Oral swab nearly gagged but got there.
Anal swab was straightforward.
Wee sample straightforward,
I've always struggled with blood tests (am known as a fainter), but hey gave it a go...OMFG three pricks in three fingers totalled about 5 drops of blood with 5 min "Milking my finger" (a phrase I have only learned of today), just got nowhere).
I was raging with myself about this but no other options. (somewhat reassuring to see comments that others struggle with this too)
Had to send off test with the few drop regardless, but I'll have to book a local clinic to cover the gaps. |
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I has been meaning to do that this week. This was the reminder I needed
