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Monthly STI test reminder!
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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! |
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By *edeWoman 27 weeks ago
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Going to get mine booked in today!!
The area I'm in used to have to kits through the post but they've stopped unfortunately. Hey ho, of to the clinic I go.
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Had our results back last week ( all clear). But not keen on the new sh24 packaging. So much over packing, it's a waste. But always quick to return the results.
But if this thread - thanks op, persudes a couple more people to test, who have not before, it's a good thing. |
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When you order you can choose. As a basic they test for chlamydia but you can request for HIV, syphilis, Hep B & C. They do it through a mixture of urine samples, blood tests and sometimes swaps. The blood test is a finger prick and you massage your finger into a sample tube, it’s not as bad as it sounds. Everything you need comes in the kit with instructions.
"Great post.
As a point of interest, what are the free test kits testing for and how? SH24 as an example? "
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 locally it's 14 days for results from the home tests.
Getting blood into those pots is difficult but if you milk the cut with the lip of the pot it really helps.
Going into the clinic for the first time feels awkward but the staff are super professional.
Happy to say we are both negative & not had a meet since the test
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"Had our results back last week ( all clear). But not keen on the new sh24 packaging. So much over packing, it's a waste. But always quick to return the results.
But if this thread - thanks op, persudes a couple more people to test, who have not before, it's a good thing. "
We thought the same... the packaging seems more fashion than function. It just seems too much! |
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By *an1978Woman 27 weeks ago
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No clinics here, only postal test, but they're free and discreet, so we're lucky on that score.
(Look up FriskyWales)
I'm just old fashioned and would prefer a clinic
P.s Thanks OP for raising the topivlc. |
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Great post and should be more socially acceptable with casual sex being the most mainstream.
Although I always get the sense the ones that typically need to test aren’t the ones that do…
For me a test is always good as a precaution alongside playing safe. |
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"When you order you can choose. As a basic they test for chlamydia but you can request for HIV, syphilis, Hep B & C. They do it through a mixture of urine samples, blood tests and sometimes swaps. The blood test is a finger prick and you massage your finger into a sample tube, it’s not as bad as it sounds. Everything you need comes in the kit with instructions.
Great post.
As a point of interest, what are the free test kits testing for and how? SH24 as an example? "
I've never been offered a choice. It's always chlamydia and gonorrhoea only. I think it depends on area as to what you are offered. xx |
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By *n2YouMan 27 weeks ago
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I regularly test... its only fair on me and the others that I will have sex with. But... I used to do the mail order sh uk tests until my blood sample couldn't be used last time (too dehydrated??)
This time, I went to the local GU clinic only to find that they don't SMS the result anymore.. I have to call a number.. enter a code they gave me, and listen to the response.
I'm sure I can share the number and code with potential sexual partners.. but has anyone else come across this little sticking point by using their local GU Medicine?? |
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"I regularly test... its only fair on me and the others that I will have sex with. But... I used to do the mail order sh uk tests until my blood sample couldn't be used last time (too dehydrated??)
This time, I went to the local GU clinic only to find that they don't SMS the result anymore.. I have to call a number.. enter a code they gave me, and listen to the response.
I'm sure I can share the number and code with potential sexual partners.. but has anyone else come across this little sticking point by using their local GU Medicine??"
Never heard that before. I got my results back by sms. |
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By (user no longer on site) 27 weeks ago
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Ordered my test from SH24 website on Wednesday night, last week.
Kit arrived Friday morning.
Samples taken, posted it back Friday afternoon.
Checked the tracking number, so I know it arrived at the lab on Monday morning.
Results (all clear) texted to me on Tuesday afternoon.
Excellent service, as always.
Really, there's no reason not to do it. |
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By *n2YouMan 27 weeks ago
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I asked about this, and they said if the NHS / Hospital GU clinic do the tests (at my local hospital) they aren't allowed.
still - I can share the telephone number.. code and my date of birth with any potential sex partner. |
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"Anyone else find the blood test takes forever and is so hard getting it in that little tube.
Talk about getting a blood out of a stone, and the little trick hurts...
MRS X"
One of the advisors at my clinic advised to wrap your hand around a warm mug of drink or hot water for a while before attempting to get the blood sample yourself. It certainly seems to help if your hands / fingers are nice and warm. |
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By *ick1111Man 27 weeks ago
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"Anyone else find the blood test takes forever and is so hard getting it in that little tube.
Talk about getting a blood out of a stone, and the little trick hurts...
MRS X
One of the advisors at my clinic advised to wrap your hand around a warm mug of drink or hot water for a while before attempting to get the blood sample yourself. It certainly seems to help if your hands / fingers are nice and warm. "
i struggle with the blood sample too |
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By * F 2018Couple 27 weeks ago
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"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!"
Yep our was ordered on line the other day...plus free condoms |
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Great rhread, thanks for raising awareness OP. From what I can find out, home test kits aren't available in Scotland. I'd really like the convenience of home testing. Does anyone know if home testing is available in Scotland? |
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