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Monthly STI test reminder!
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It’s the 5th monthly reminder!
As we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests, it’s very much part of the ethical bit of enm!
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!
Some areas are different but there will be some provision! I believe free testing is every three months! I’ve just had the results of my last test back which were all negative! |
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Oh we should have regular sti tests should we?
How do you suppose I do that, Chop my cock off and post it?
How's about just being safe and sensible, being conscious of the danger and knowing the symptoms if mistakes have been made? |
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A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love
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Is it an appropriate use of NHS funding ? I can't get my teeth checked for free but if I choose to be promiscuous I can get a free STD test ? |
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"Oh we should have regular sti tests should we?
How do you suppose I do that, Chop my cock off and post it?
How's about just being safe and sensible, being conscious of the danger and knowing the symptoms if mistakes have been made? "
Some STIS can be present with symptoms.
the postal kits come with a variety of different tests depending on what genitals you have and who you smoosh with them.
You may get a selection of the following:
Urine sample kit
Rectal swab
Throat swab
Blood sample kit
Vaginal swab
Just look up your local areas provision!
While being safe is good, testing helps strengthen that behaviour!
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A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love
Is it an appropriate use of NHS funding ? I can't get my teeth checked for free but if I choose to be promiscuous I can get a free STD test ?"
You can pay for the kit if you feel like it! |
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"Oh we should have regular sti tests should we?
How do you suppose I do that, Chop my cock off and post it?
How's about just being safe and sensible, being conscious of the danger and knowing the symptoms if mistakes have been made? "
Chop your cock off and post it, what kinda response even is that?!
How about being conscious and being aware that not all sti's have any symptoms at all!
Great filter for knowing those who don't look after their sexual health.
Mrs |
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over a year ago
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Wow we have some grumps this morning op!
I have my kit but started my period the day it arrived so will be doing it as soon as it stops.
Way too many on here dont look after their sexual health, its shocking 
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"Wow we have some grumps this morning op!
I have my kit but started my period the day it arrived so will be doing it as soon as it stops.
Way too many on here dont look after their sexual health, its shocking
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Yep, I expect a bit of pushback, but if it helps a few people I don’t mind!
Personally I find it hard to do the blood test but my group chat buddy’s Jessicagrace and Kittydagger helped me through the last one! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Better to be safe than sorry. I think there should be more awareness like this post promoting sti testing. No matter how safe you are theres still that one chance you could catch something. |
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over a year ago
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"Wow we have some grumps this morning op!
I have my kit but started my period the day it arrived so will be doing it as soon as it stops.
Way too many on here dont look after their sexual health, its shocking
Yep, I expect a bit of pushback, but if it helps a few people I don’t mind!
Personally I find it hard to do the blood test but my group chat buddy’s Jessicagrace and Kittydagger helped me through the last one! "
I stabbed myself with a mini screwdriver at work yesterday and looked like I was going to bleed to death but give me one of those prick test things and all my blood dries up and I cant get a drop out
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"Wow we have some grumps this morning op!
I have my kit but started my period the day it arrived so will be doing it as soon as it stops.
Way too many on here dont look after their sexual health, its shocking
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I agree some right grumpy bums , I know you may not wish to but you can actually still do the test on your period x
Sexual health is so important , testing regularly and playing safe in this lifestyle is a no brainer x |
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By *mber81Woman
over a year ago
Lives in Preston, Eng |
Thank you!
I did mine the other day. 45 mins and 5 fingers it took but I did it. 
Hydrated, did star jumps to get the blood flowing, soaked my hand in warm water before the wee prick, made a fist repeatedly, massaged the finger and it was still a nightmare any other tips gratefully received. |
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**Obviously** everyone here is playing safely and with all practical barrier methods, but sometimes things slip through, and many STIs can be spread orally. I’m sure we’re all using dental dams and condoms for oral… because that’s nice to suck on.
So we test. Because we’re a community that cares for each other, right?!
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over a year ago
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"**Obviously** everyone here is playing safely and with all practical barrier methods, but sometimes things slip through, and many STIs can be spread orally. I’m sure we’re all using dental dams and condoms for oral… because that’s nice to suck on.
So we test. Because we’re a community that cares for each other, right?!
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Ha! Nice try |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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I'm all up to date! All negative, good to go etc. Including my smear test because I decided I might as well tackle everything at once.
I've got my next ordering date set on my calendar so I'll be back in a couple of months to bemoan blood collecting unless a lover helps me out again. |
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"**Obviously** everyone here is playing safely and with all practical barrier methods, but sometimes things slip through, and many STIs can be spread orally. I’m sure we’re all using dental dams and condoms for oral… because that’s nice to suck on.
So we test. Because we’re a community that cares for each other, right?!
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We all care for one another do we? Ok… |
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By *ambertMan
over a year ago
Cheltenham |
"Oh we should have regular sti tests should we?
How do you suppose I do that, Chop my cock off and post it?
How's about just being safe and sensible, being conscious of the danger and knowing the symptoms if mistakes have been made? "
Wow, what a ridiculous and close minded take. Do you feel better now?
Thanks for the reminder OP. |
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"**Obviously** everyone here is playing safely and with all practical barrier methods, but sometimes things slip through, and many STIs can be spread orally. I’m sure we’re all using dental dams and condoms for oral… because that’s nice to suck on.
So we test. Because we’re a community that cares for each other, right?!
We all care for one another do we? Ok…"
My wife is a rare thing. She actually does care for everyone. Hopefully I can stop people taking advantage of this, but, y’know.
As we’re both more Demi leaning, her more than me, we genuinely do care for people we fuck! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Got my test a week ago and results back a few days ago, all negative
I'll admit I never used to test but now do every 3 months, even if using condoms for sex, as nothing is totally safe x |
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"**Obviously** everyone here is playing safely and with all practical barrier methods, but sometimes things slip through, and many STIs can be spread orally. I’m sure we’re all using dental dams and condoms for oral… because that’s nice to suck on.
So we test. Because we’re a community that cares for each other, right?!
We all care for one another do we? Ok…
My wife is a rare thing. She actually does care for everyone. Hopefully I can stop people taking advantage of this, but, y’know.
As we’re both more Demi leaning, her more than me, we genuinely do care for people we fuck! "
Ok - good! |
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"Oh we should have regular sti tests should we?
How do you suppose I do that, Chop my cock off and post it?
How's about just being safe and sensible, being conscious of the danger and knowing the symptoms if mistakes have been made?
Wow, what a ridiculous and close minded take. Do you feel better now?
Thanks for the reminder OP."
Easily done, just wanna give back to the community! |
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"We fully support regular checks and also talking about testing with your play partners. This should be a normal part of conversations in the lifestyle "
Totally agree xx
And condoms don’t protect against everything.
J x |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"I'm all up to date! All negative, good to go etc. Including my smear test because I decided I might as well tackle everything at once.
I've got my next ordering date set on my calendar so I'll be back in a couple of months to bemoan blood collecting unless a lover helps me out again. "
I've had all my tests barring my smear which is booked in for tomorrow.
Everything seems to fall in the same couple of months so I had my mammogram, dentist, eye clinic, physio, STI and blood donation all done and dusted and everything AOK 
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
"Most areas also have clinics that can take the blood for you if you struggle too which is simple and easy. Always good to test regularly. a lot have made them for symptomatic only "
Mine no longer has walk in or general appointments.
We have to home test with the free kit now that tests for HIV, Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia and Syphilis.
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A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love
Is it an appropriate use of NHS funding ? I can't get my teeth checked for free but if I choose to be promiscuous I can get a free STD test ?"
Erm, yes! It saves the NHS money in the long run. Because certain STI can lead to complications if left untreated, that are far more expensive to deal with.
The NHS would also far prefer people get tested frequently to prevent an outbreak from spreading, as that involves treating far more people, which is again a lot more expensive. |
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"We fully support regular checks and also talking about testing with your play partners. This should be a normal part of conversations in the lifestyle
Totally agree xx
And condoms don’t protect against everything.
J x"
Exactly. Also how many people use condoms for BJs or dental dams? Because yes, you can get STIs in your throat. |
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"Also how many people use condoms for BJs or dental dams? Because yes, you can get STIs in your throat."
Back in the 90s I remember condoms for BJs were a thing. But no-one had heard of dams back then. Not many know about them now!
Shame sucking on latex is pretty unpleasant...I think asking to use them nowadays would be met with opposition to say the least. |
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By *vilgasamWoman
over a year ago
The dot in the i |
"We fully support regular checks and also talking about testing with your play partners. This should be a normal part of conversations in the lifestyle
Totally agree xx
And condoms don’t protect against everything.
J x
Exactly. Also how many people use condoms for BJs or dental dams? Because yes, you can get STIs in your throat."
I do, it’s rare I’ll give a bj but if I do it’s only to put the condom on with my mouth, it’s a trick they seem to enjoy and means I know the condom is on fully too
No glove, no love |
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Already on it, but really appreciate the reminder.
Also serves to highlight people we don’t want to play with because if you’re not testing you’re not taking your health seriously you’re not taking my health seriously, or anyone else’s. |
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By *.L.0460.Woman
over a year ago
Bognor Regis |
"If you have to be reminded. You probably shouldn't be fucking
Yeah heaven forbid people have busy lives outside of sex and simple things escape their minds.  "
I can't believe the purile comments & lame excuses some people are reeling off!!!
Why do people on here feel the need to minimise the risk from having multiple sexual partners, or scoff at the suggestion of regular testing???
Most NHS trusts have multiple clinic times, often at more than one location. Mine does a postal service- I've just input my details, the pack will arrive in a few days & once I post it off, I usually get the results within a week.
If you're having non monogamous sex, or have 1 partner who is non monogamous, you owe it to yourself & your partners to test regularly! Simples!! |
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"If you have to be reminded. You probably shouldn't be fucking
Yeah heaven forbid people have busy lives outside of sex and simple things escape their minds.
I can't believe the purile comments & lame excuses some people are reeling off!!!
Why do people on here feel the need to minimise the risk from having multiple sexual partners, or scoff at the suggestion of regular testing???
Most NHS trusts have multiple clinic times, often at more than one location. Mine does a postal service- I've just input my details, the pack will arrive in a few days & once I post it off, I usually get the results within a week.
If you're having non monogamous sex, or have 1 partner who is non monogamous, you owe it to yourself & your partners to test regularly! Simples!!"
Agreed! I did one back in November and it was quick and easy.
The excuses are just terrifying, certainly makes me want to stay away from them. Maybe they feel like some sort of pride by not doing tests? Like a “it won’t happen to me” attitude?
It’s just going to cause problems in the lifestyle if people refuse to test.
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over a year ago
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Thanks for the reminder!
I haven’t had any sexual contact since my last test anyway, but I have a spare home test kit so will do it this afternoon. Symptoms can be dormant and better safe than sorry |
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"We fully support regular checks and also talking about testing with your play partners. This should be a normal part of conversations in the lifestyle
Totally agree xx
And condoms don’t protect against everything.
J x
Exactly. Also how many people use condoms for BJs or dental dams? Because yes, you can get STIs in your throat."
Other than my regular fwb I only give BJs if condom worn. I don't really like receiving oral so say that is a no go on meets x |
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"Also it’s easy for time to slip away, that test someone mentioned in November last year is almost a year out of date! As a swer I need to test much more frequently! "
I stopped meeting as of then, though I’ll throw my hands up and admit still need to do another. |
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"Thanks for the reminder!
I haven’t had any sexual contact since my last test anyway, but I have a spare home test kit so will do it this afternoon. Symptoms can be dormant and better safe than sorry "
The kits do go out of date! Do check! |
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By *elshmumWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
Surely as swingers people should already be doing regular testing. I have always test every 4 to 6 weeks and have never needed reminding to do it. My health and the health of the people I am with is top priority to me. |
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By *mber81Woman
over a year ago
Lives in Preston, Eng |
"Surely as swingers people should already be doing regular testing. I have always test every 4 to 6 weeks and have never needed reminding to do it. My health and the health of the people I am with is top priority to me. "
I definitely need the reminders. It is a priority but I have zero memory for the passage of time. I have a reminder in my phone for every 3 months but I like having things like this as it makes me double check too.
Out of interest in my area I can only order a test every 3 months where do people get the tests from if you are testing more often? |
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I'm up to date! I go in person to appointments bevause i often need vaccinations because i have sex with people abroad. Its a good job I do, at my one a dew weeks ago I was informed smears are every 3 years, not 5 so I'm in for my next in a few weeks.
Agreed better to get regular check ups than need intensive treatment. If it wasn't a good use of NHS resources, trust me, it wouldn't be funded. No way no how. |
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"Surely as swingers people should already be doing regular testing. I have always test every 4 to 6 weeks and have never needed reminding to do it. My health and the health of the people I am with is top priority to me.
I definitely need the reminders. It is a priority but I have zero memory for the passage of time. I have a reminder in my phone for every 3 months but I like having things like this as it makes me double check too.
Out of interest in my area I can only order a test every 3 months where do people get the tests from if you are testing more often?"
If you’re a sex worker or regularly sleep with one you can get them quicker and if you sleep with high risk groups. |
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By *elshmumWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
"Surely as swingers people should already be doing regular testing. I have always test every 4 to 6 weeks and have never needed reminding to do it. My health and the health of the people I am with is top priority to me.
I definitely need the reminders. It is a priority but I have zero memory for the passage of time. I have a reminder in my phone for every 3 months but I like having things like this as it makes me double check too.
Out of interest in my area I can only order a test every 3 months where do people get the tests from if you are testing more often?"
In Wales you can have as many as you want. But I also order private if need be too |
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By *dfsnzWoman
over a year ago
Co. Durham |
I’ll never understand why some people get so butt hurt in these threads when someone has made an entirely valid message. Reminders are great, can never be too careful with it all in this lifestyle, especially seen as some seem to have absolutely no fucking clue! I’ve had to have additional tests as well as regular thanks to one guy thinking he’d be funny and stealth me and I’ve had 2 condoms break with 2 different guys. Each warranted new testing and each warranted other emergency support like morning after pill. Ask anyone involved in the services and they’ll agree, they’d rather have people do testing and emergency pills than the amount of additional pressure from just being ignorant of the risks |
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"Surely as swingers people should already be doing regular testing. I have always test every 4 to 6 weeks and have never needed reminding to do it. My health and the health of the people I am with is top priority to me.
I definitely need the reminders. It is a priority but I have zero memory for the passage of time. I have a reminder in my phone for every 3 months but I like having things like this as it makes me double check too.
Out of interest in my area I can only order a test every 3 months where do people get the tests from if you are testing more often?"
I can only order every 3 months online, but if I ring and talk to them they are happy to over ride the limit on the system and allow me additional tests x |
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"Wow we have some grumps this morning op!
I have my kit but started my period the day it arrived so will be doing it as soon as it stops.
Way too many on here dont look after their sexual health, its shocking
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You can still take vag swap , it's not a problem . I did mine the previous week and I was waiting to stop and then I read that I didn't have to wait  |
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Thanks for the reminder
In case it's of any interest, as a straight guy over 25 outside of London, I can only get sent the urine test for C & G
Whenever I go to a clinic, the lifestyle is considered higher risk so they'll test bloods also
The workaround on the SH24 website seems to be to say you have sex with other men, they will then send you the home tests for everything
Hope this helps |
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I've noticed that some people are mentioning at the end of their profiles, when they had their last sti test. And I believe that is a great idea...
It works as a reminder and it shows responsibility! |
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over a year ago
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"One has to have sex first before one can get an STI
Surely you know about the danger of catching things from door handles and toilet seats?"
Oh damn - I did forget! I also forgot that you can get a woman pregnant if she sits in a seat you recently vacated.
Are you a medical man? |
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Not been active since my last test but will be getting tested again when I am. It's great to have a reminder. Thank you. Getting tested and treated when necessary saves a lot of later expense; emotional, physical and financial.
Be sexy, safe and sensible, folks! |
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"One has to have sex first before one can get an STI
Surely you know about the danger of catching things from door handles and toilet seats?
Oh damn - I did forget! I also forgot that you can get a woman pregnant if she sits in a seat you recently vacated.
Are you a medical man? "
https://www.stdcheck.com/blog/how-to-get-an-std-without-having-sex/ |
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"Wow we have some grumps this morning op!
I have my kit but started my period the day it arrived so will be doing it as soon as it stops.
Way too many on here dont look after their sexual health, its shocking
You can still take vag swap , it's not a problem . I did mine the previous week and I was waiting to stop and then I read that I didn't have to wait "
Thanks for letting me know, I wasn't aware.
I'm really heavy at the moment and in quite a bit of pain. As soon as it calms down, I'll do it. |
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