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Inspired by a BB thread which attracted a bit of negativity. I posted that if you must BB, get checked monthly and keep a record of who you could have infected.
I don't BB but I have BJ without a condom. Covered sex has risks so I get checked monthly including bloods. I understood more frequently than monthly wouldn't detect infections.
What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Whats much more important though is if you test positive are you informing everyone you've been with for at least 2 weeks before your last test (so last 6 weeks for every month).
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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago
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We get checked every three months even though we don't BB. We do have oral without protection so it's worth the check. However in our area the clinic send test kits by post with a reply paid box and the results are really fast.
Fantastic, oh and never had a problem either. |
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over a year ago
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No BB... and tested regularly.. I’m sure the doctor said to my wife that Chlamidia (spelling) can live in the throat? I had the Hepititis (spelling) jab and that was three jabs!
I think we all owe it to each other to have tests. You should have an option to have it verified by FAB and a little sign appear next to profile showing tested in last 12 weeks... |
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over a year ago
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"No BB... and tested regularly.. I’m sure the doctor said to my wife that Chlamidia (spelling) can live in the throat? I had the Hepititis (spelling) jab and that was three jabs!
I think we all owe it to each other to have tests. You should have an option to have it verified by FAB and a little sign appear next to profile showing tested in last 12 weeks... "
Whilst it's a great idea, it'd be very hard for that to eh enforced I imagine.
We get tested every few months or more often if we happen to have a period where we meet a lot. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Twice a year for me. Unless I've had no sex since the last test, which is more common than many of you would choose to believe about me.
Posterchild for the "all bisexual men are BB Disease carriers and fuck anything that moves" camp. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Being tested and getting the results is no guarantee..You could get the all clear Friday, and then get infected Saturday, and go three months or so infecting others untill your next test.
People say ..yeah we get checked out every 3 months or so..So do you bring this proof with you and show it on every meet..
People will lie just to get a shag..
The only way to truly stay fully clear it to sleep with your one partner for life.... |
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Syphilis can take months to show on a test. Others take at least a few weeks.
I always was tested regularly when I had multiple partners, then went back for a recheck to make sure nothing was missed.
I do NOT understand anyone who says they've never been tested or don't see the need to. |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
Ok this is an interesting post however I always have used a condom for full sex. However oral was without
Anyway due to a recent man issue - not sti related but they have to do the checks. I had to go to the GUM clinic to get tested. My results came back clean. I had since realised I should get checked a hell of a lot more regularly than I do.
I still won’t play bare back but I am going to get quarterly checks by post now. |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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"No BB... and tested regularly.. I’m sure the doctor said to my wife that Chlamidia (spelling) can live in the throat? I had the Hepititis (spelling) jab and that was three jabs!
I think we all owe it to each other to have tests. You should have an option to have it verified by FAB and a little sign appear next to profile showing tested in last 12 weeks... "
It can live in the throat and also 50% of men can have it and now show ANY symptoms. In women it’s as high as 70%. Whilst the chances of Clymidia by oral is minimal, there is still a chance.
Also you can get something called a NSU infection which can be passed from a women from a man just on the basis of a tooth infection or throat infection
Both have VERY similar symptoms. Both are treatable by a course antibiotics. Due to my man issue recently (a sti scare but wasn’t), I have educated myself a lot more than I ever did |
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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago
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Checked every three months come what may, or should a condom accident occur then usually wait roughly ten days til after it for an extra one and then I restart my three month cycle.
I even ask got checked semi regularly (maybe not religiously every three months though!) when I was in an exclusive relationship and playing BB. Glad I did as turned out he was cheating anyway and playing BB with more than one other.
Just shows you can't be too careful with your own health  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
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I got tested 4 times last year. 
When I got back with my ex and told her what I'd been up to, she called me a hoe and dropped me off at the local GUM Clinic, after we'd been out for brekkie one day.  Wouldn't mind, but she knew about fab and has been to my local club, years before I ever did. |
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over a year ago
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"What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
I got tested 4 times last year.
When I got back with my ex and told her what I'd been up to, she called me a hoe and dropped me off at the local GUM Clinic, after we'd been out for brekkie one day. Wouldn't mind, but she knew about fab and has been to my local club, years before I ever did."
Mate.. nobody treats my Minister of Sound like that! Want me to have her "Dissapeared"?  |
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"Mate.. nobody treats my Minister of Sound like that! Want me to have her "Dissapeared"? "
 Mate, don't tempt me. She's on thin ice at the mo. Seen her once in Jan and all she did was give me ballache and I still haven't got my Chrimbo pressie. She also said, cause of my hoeing last year, the big G man would turn me into a ball of flames, the next time I went into church. Oh how I laughed as I crossed the threshold and came out unsinged.  |
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"Mate.. nobody treats my Minister of Sound like that! Want me to have her "Dissapeared"?
Mate, don't tempt me. She's on thin ice at the mo. Seen her once in Jan and all she did was give me ballache and I still haven't got my Chrimbo pressie. She also said, cause of my hoeing last year, the big G man would turn me into a ball of flames, the next time I went into church. Oh how I laughed as I crossed the threshold and came out unsinged. "
What the fuck? Tell her Cixi is the only God round here and I officially declare war on all other imposters.
Closed minds  You're better off without her, that's why it pays to be honest at all times You're better than that and deserve better than that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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With the present state of 'our' NHS ...how long can the GUM clincs remain operational and reliable...? ANY sex BB is a risk and you owe it to family, love ones to remain safe.. Sleep well tonight.. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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Usually get tested every three months, always find the clinic to be friendly and non-Djudgemental, in fact in my experience they actually welcome people from this lifestyle who are both informed and responsible about their sexual health.
They've now started doing postal testing in my area, which I did last time, covered the same range of tests the clinic offers, is easy to do, and got the results just as quickly - can recommend if it's offered in your area - only criticism is there are a limited number of test kits available each day, so you may have to wait a while and keep trying till you get one - early morning before business hours is best. |
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over a year ago
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I get tested shortly after and often before sleeping with a new partner. Which is why I prefer having a regular where we both agree sexual exclusivity.
I don't sleep with allot of numbers, so it's fairly easy to do and I'll test regularly when I have a fuckbuddy. As they may be dating (so may fuck someone else) and not everyone is so forth coming with the truth. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"We have regular checks and generally alternate them to make it easier for us both"
If you mean alternate them so one of you gets tested one time and the other the next and you rely on each other's results to suggest you're both clear then that's a somewhat naive assumption to make - one of you may have immunity but be able to carry an infection, one of you could easily pick up an infection but not the other and various other possibilities - far better to both get tested at the same regularity.
If I've misunderstood your meaning then apologies, but perhaps you could clarify a little?
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Inspired by a BB thread which attracted a bit of negativity. I posted that if you must BB, get checked monthly and keep a record of who you could have infected.
I don't BB but I have BJ without a condom. Covered sex has risks so I get checked monthly including bloods. I understood more frequently than monthly wouldn't detect infections.
What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
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I don’t do BB but I still get checked every 6 weeks |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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12 weekly is recommended window period for hiv and. Syphilis is 3 months.
If you are having risky sex more often. Window period is 2-4 weeks for chlamydia
Personally I only get my bloods done 6 monthly and i have swabs including oral done every 6-12 weeks depending on if I've met new people. |
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"Each STI test costs the NHS £120.
Does promiscuity add to the burden on the NHS?
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Are you saying you won't get tested because of the burden to the NHS, regardless of the consequences and disregard to prospective partners whom you wish money on this site. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We get checked .
But we gave up going to clubs and playing with randoms the risks are too high.
We are now seeking a couple we can socialise with and play.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Everyone who posts on the forums "always" get checked and "always" practices safe sex 
Me I live in the real world and see first hand what actually goes on |
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"Everyone who posts on the forums "always" get checked and "always" practices safe sex
Me I live in the real world and see first hand what actually goes on "
Why we don't fuck around with randoms.. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"Everyone who posts on the forums "always" get checked and "always" practices safe sex
Me I live in the real world and see first hand what actually goes on "
You can of course never rely on the word of others that they have been regularly checked which is why it's important to take care of your own sexual health as many people obviously do |
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"Inspired by a BB thread which attracted a bit of negativity. I posted that if you must BB, get checked monthly and keep a record of who you could have infected.
I don't BB but I have BJ without a condom. Covered sex has risks so I get checked monthly including bloods. I understood more frequently than monthly wouldn't detect infections.
What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
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I get tested regularly when checking my iron levels too due to thalassemia. I do bb with 4 regular non fab girlfriends and i wouldnt freak out to talk about bb on here too and make a desicion based on my judgement. Realistically, the chances are that you will not die from AIDS weeks after you had unprotected sex which is what a great amount of people on here believe. Its kind of education vs phobia |
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I'm sure the cost associated with treatment and the burden that would put on not only medication service but also counselling services would probably out weight the costs of tests.
Not including the social cost, I'm always surprised how different (in my experience) the attitude towards it in the states it but then they typically will have to pay. |
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"Inspired by a BB thread which attracted a bit of negativity. I posted that if you must BB, get checked monthly and keep a record of who you could have infected.
I don't BB but I have BJ without a condom. Covered sex has risks so I get checked monthly including bloods. I understood more frequently than monthly wouldn't detect infections.
What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
I get tested regularly when checking my iron levels too due to thalassemia. I do bb with 4 regular non fab girlfriends and i wouldnt freak out to talk about bb on here too and make a desicion based on my judgement. Realistically, the chances are that you will not die from AIDS weeks after you had unprotected sex which is what a great amount of people on here believe. Its kind of education vs phobia "
So you know bloods only check for hiv and syphilis right.... So assuming you do a urine test too?
Hiv is not a big issue that it once was in this country now and I'm sure no one thinks what you suggested. However syphilis is on the rise. Quite a steady rise infact if you read the literature.
Chlamydia is at a all time high with 1in 12 people having had it or have it. The issue with chlamydia is its such a tiny bacteria which means one drop of fluid can contain loads of the virus which makes it very easy to transmit. There are 2 main treatments for chlamydia at the minute... What happens when the chlamydia mutates which it will in time. We have already had cases of super gonorrhoea
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By *imjohnCouple
over a year ago
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"I go every 4 to 6 weeks. I don't bb but I do not use a condom for oral..and I do have lots of sex x"
We do the same, people think just using condoms makes them safe so they don't bother with tests where in fact it makes them a risk.
Using your mouth or just close contact can also give you infections which is why regular tests are important. |
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"Inspired by a BB thread which attracted a bit of negativity. I posted that if you must BB, get checked monthly and keep a record of who you could have infected.
I don't BB but I have BJ without a condom. Covered sex has risks so I get checked monthly including bloods. I understood more frequently than monthly wouldn't detect infections.
What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
I get tested regularly when checking my iron levels too due to thalassemia. I do bb with 4 regular non fab girlfriends and i wouldnt freak out to talk about bb on here too and make a desicion based on my judgement. Realistically, the chances are that you will not die from AIDS weeks after you had unprotected sex which is what a great amount of people on here believe. Its kind of education vs phobia
So you know bloods only check for hiv and syphilis right.... So assuming you do a urine test too?
Hiv is not a big issue that it once was in this country now and I'm sure no one thinks what you suggested. However syphilis is on the rise. Quite a steady rise infact if you read the literature.
Chlamydia is at a all time high with 1in 12 people having had it or have it. The issue with chlamydia is its such a tiny bacteria which means one drop of fluid can contain loads of the virus which makes it very easy to transmit. There are 2 main treatments for chlamydia at the minute... What happens when the chlamydia mutates which it will in time. We have already had cases of super gonorrhoea
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Im pretty sure chlamydia and gonorrhea are detected in blood samples by testing the reaction to antibodies respectively. You’re right about chlamydia but when you ask your GP for an all std check, they takes blood samples for everything... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have also just ordered a kit today Very impressed it’s being sent out first class today. I never really thought about it to be honest as I only sleep with women but obviously you can still catch things and my meet on Saturday said she gets tested regularly so it’s the responsible thing to do. |
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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago
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It really is a very fast free way to get tested, and it also saves the strain on the clinics, as they have no need for staff or premises past obviously the postal service office and employees. |
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"It really is a very fast free way to get tested, and it also saves the strain on the clinics, as they have no need for staff or premises past obviously the postal service office and employees. "
If you don’t mind me asking what do you get tested for everything ? I wasn’t really sure to be honest?
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"It really is a very fast free way to get tested, and it also saves the strain on the clinics, as they have no need for staff or premises past obviously the postal service office and employees. If you don’t mind me asking what do you get tested for everything ? I wasn’t really sure to be honest? "
Is better to get tested for everything than try to second guess what you could/couldn't have picked up based on activity
The postal service is very efficient - you get texts at each stage confirming despatch of the kit and receipt of your samples as well as the test results. |
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"It really is a very fast free way to get tested, and it also saves the strain on the clinics, as they have no need for staff or premises past obviously the postal service office and employees. If you don’t mind me asking what do you get tested for everything ? I wasn’t really sure to be honest?
Is better to get tested for everything than try to second guess what you could/couldn't have picked up based on activity
The postal service is very efficient - you get texts at each stage confirming despatch of the kit and receipt of your samples as well as the test results."
Thanks that’s great, as being a first timer not really sure what to expect |
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By *emini ManMan
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"It really is a very fast free way to get tested, and it also saves the strain on the clinics, as they have no need for staff or premises past obviously the postal service office and employees. If you don’t mind me asking what do you get tested for everything ? I wasn’t really sure to be honest?
Is better to get tested for everything than try to second guess what you could/couldn't have picked up based on activity
The postal service is very efficient - you get texts at each stage confirming despatch of the kit and receipt of your samples as well as the test results.Thanks that’s great, as being a first timer not really sure what to expect "
If you're going to a clinic be assured they're very friendly non-judgemental, is no different than visiting the docs really, they'll ask about your recent sexual activity and why you want to be tested and offer any advice you think you might need and then tell you what tests they'll do and either do them themselves or ask you to provide a sample etc. Depending on your local health authority you may get a text message confirming results (usually within 5-7 days, although it's often sooner) or they'll tell you that unless you hear from them it's a clear test.
If you're testing by post - they send out all you need in discreet packaging and each test comes with clear instructions of how to do the test you then just send them back (all postage is paid so just pop it in a postbox) and get the results a few days later.
To check if postal testing is available to you go to https://www.sh24.org.uk/ |
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"Inspired by a BB thread which attracted a bit of negativity. I posted that if you must BB, get checked monthly and keep a record of who you could have infected.
I don't BB but I have BJ without a condom. Covered sex has risks so I get checked monthly including bloods. I understood more frequently than monthly wouldn't detect infections.
What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
I get tested regularly when checking my iron levels too due to thalassemia. I do bb with 4 regular non fab girlfriends and i wouldnt freak out to talk about bb on here too and make a desicion based on my judgement. Realistically, the chances are that you will not die from AIDS weeks after you had unprotected sex which is what a great amount of people on here believe. Its kind of education vs phobia
So you know bloods only check for hiv and syphilis right.... So assuming you do a urine test too?
Hiv is not a big issue that it once was in this country now and I'm sure no one thinks what you suggested. However syphilis is on the rise. Quite a steady rise infact if you read the literature.
Chlamydia is at a all time high with 1in 12 people having had it or have it. The issue with chlamydia is its such a tiny bacteria which means one drop of fluid can contain loads of the virus which makes it very easy to transmit. There are 2 main treatments for chlamydia at the minute... What happens when the chlamydia mutates which it will in time. We have already had cases of super gonorrhoea
Im pretty sure chlamydia and gonorrhea are detected in blood samples by testing the reaction to antibodies respectively. You’re right about chlamydia but when you ask your GP for an all std check, they takes blood samples for everything... "
I can assure you this is not the case. The UK testing for chlamydia is by urine and swabs. Or by inspection under microscopy. |
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"Inspired by a BB thread which attracted a bit of negativity. I posted that if you must BB, get checked monthly and keep a record of who you could have infected.
I don't BB but I have BJ without a condom. Covered sex has risks so I get checked monthly including bloods. I understood more frequently than monthly wouldn't detect infections.
What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
I get tested regularly when checking my iron levels too due to thalassemia. I do bb with 4 regular non fab girlfriends and i wouldnt freak out to talk about bb on here too and make a desicion based on my judgement. Realistically, the chances are that you will not die from AIDS weeks after you had unprotected sex which is what a great amount of people on here believe. Its kind of education vs phobia
So you know bloods only check for hiv and syphilis right.... So assuming you do a urine test too?
Hiv is not a big issue that it once was in this country now and I'm sure no one thinks what you suggested. However syphilis is on the rise. Quite a steady rise infact if you read the literature.
Chlamydia is at a all time high with 1in 12 people having had it or have it. The issue with chlamydia is its such a tiny bacteria which means one drop of fluid can contain loads of the virus which makes it very easy to transmit. There are 2 main treatments for chlamydia at the minute... What happens when the chlamydia mutates which it will in time. We have already had cases of super gonorrhoea
Im pretty sure chlamydia and gonorrhea are detected in blood samples by testing the reaction to antibodies respectively. You’re right about chlamydia but when you ask your GP for an all std check, they takes blood samples for everything...
I can assure you this is not the case. The UK testing for chlamydia is by urine and swabs. Or by inspection under microscopy. "
And that's due to costing of test in the UK. |
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"It really is a very fast free way to get tested, and it also saves the strain on the clinics, as they have no need for staff or premises past obviously the postal service office and employees. If you don’t mind me asking what do you get tested for everything ? I wasn’t really sure to be honest?
Is better to get tested for everything than try to second guess what you could/couldn't have picked up based on activity
The postal service is very efficient - you get texts at each stage confirming despatch of the kit and receipt of your samples as well as the test results.Thanks that’s great, as being a first timer not really sure what to expect
If you're going to a clinic be assured they're very friendly non-judgemental, is no different than visiting the docs really, they'll ask about your recent sexual activity and why you want to be tested and offer any advice you think you might need and then tell you what tests they'll do and either do them themselves or ask you to provide a sample etc. Depending on your local health authority you may get a text message confirming results (usually within 5-7 days, although it's often sooner) or they'll tell you that unless you hear from them it's a clear test.
If you're testing by post - they send out all you need in discreet packaging and each test comes with clear instructions of how to do the test you then just send them back (all postage is paid so just pop it in a postbox) and get the results a few days later.
To check if postal testing is available to you go to https://www.sh24.org.uk/"
Thanks invaluable advice as ever x |
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Didn't know about the postal service, will check as the not-too-close GUM clinic is virtually a daytrip! And we tend to forget what name we used the previous time. What do the postal services cover?
The free Hep A and Hep B vaccines and follow up is a great service too - saved us loads in the travel clinic
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By (user no longer on site)
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Just received our first postal kit. Can't really see why anyone wouldn't want to get tested on a regular basis? I suppose that even in this day and age that there are still a lot of uneducated people out there? No doubt that there is also a fair amount of naivety, wrecklesness, indifference, fear and people that just can't be bothered?
A small prick every few weeks or so ain't such a bad thing eh?  |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"Didn't know about the postal service, will check as the not-too-close GUM clinic is virtually a daytrip! And we tend to forget what name we used the previous time. What do the postal services cover?
The free Hep A and Hep B vaccines and follow up is a great service too - saved us loads in the travel clinic
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What the postal service covers tends to vary by region, as does whether postal services are available there at all. The SH24 link I provided further up will confirm though.
The one covering my area offers full screening and covers everything the clinic would but I have heard others say their area doesn't cover everything.
Not sure why you'd feel the need to lie about your name to a clinic either? The GUM database is a standalone that has no links to the main NHS one and confidentiality is protected as a result - even your GP doesn't get notified you have been.
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"Didn't know about the postal service, will check as the not-too-close GUM clinic is virtually a daytrip! And we tend to forget what name we used the previous time. What do the postal services cover?
The free Hep A and Hep B vaccines and follow up is a great service too - saved us loads in the travel clinic
What the postal service covers tends to vary by region, as does whether postal services are available there at all. The SH24 link I provided further up will confirm though.
The one covering my area offers full screening and covers everything the clinic would but I have heard others say their area doesn't cover everything.
Not sure why you'd feel the need to lie about your name to a clinic either? The GUM database is a standalone that has no links to the main NHS one and confidentiality is protected as a result - even your GP doesn't get notified you have been."
Lying about name is the only thing we lie about. Why? Well check life insurance policies and the like which ask if you've ever had an HIV test regardless of result, and once you are in a "system" then they could all talk.
It may be standalone today, but tomorrow who knows, and datamining is trivial. Rather stay in a tin-foil hat No harm in fake names (and DoB) if they don't ever need to link.
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"Didn't know about the postal service, will check as the not-too-close GUM clinic is virtually a daytrip! And we tend to forget what name we used the previous time. What do the postal services cover?
The free Hep A and Hep B vaccines and follow up is a great service too - saved us loads in the travel clinic
What the postal service covers tends to vary by region, as does whether postal services are available there at all. The SH24 link I provided further up will confirm though.
The one covering my area offers full screening and covers everything the clinic would but I have heard others say their area doesn't cover everything.
Not sure why you'd feel the need to lie about your name to a clinic either? The GUM database is a standalone that has no links to the main NHS one and confidentiality is protected as a result - even your GP doesn't get notified you have been.
Lying about name is the only thing we lie about. Why? Well check life insurance policies and the like which ask if you've ever had an HIV test regardless of result, and once you are in a "system" then they could all talk.
It may be standalone today, but tomorrow who knows, and datamining is trivial. Rather stay in a tin-foil hat No harm in fake names (and DoB) if they don't ever need to link.
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If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here. |
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"Didn't know about the postal service, will check as the not-too-close GUM clinic is virtually a daytrip! And we tend to forget what name we used the previous time. What do the postal services cover?
The free Hep A and Hep B vaccines and follow up is a great service too - saved us loads in the travel clinic
What the postal service covers tends to vary by region, as does whether postal services are available there at all. The SH24 link I provided further up will confirm though.
The one covering my area offers full screening and covers everything the clinic would but I have heard others say their area doesn't cover everything.
Not sure why you'd feel the need to lie about your name to a clinic either? The GUM database is a standalone that has no links to the main NHS one and confidentiality is protected as a result - even your GP doesn't get notified you have been.
Lying about name is the only thing we lie about. Why? Well check life insurance policies and the like which ask if you've ever had an HIV test regardless of result, and once you are in a "system" then they could all talk.
It may be standalone today, but tomorrow who knows, and datamining is trivial. Rather stay in a tin-foil hat No harm in fake names (and DoB) if they don't ever need to link.
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here. "
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested? |
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here.
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested?"
It's not believing them it's knowing you are.
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
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I don't BB but I get checked every couple of months regardless as it makes perfect sense to do so.
If anyone ever asks to see my last test results I don't take offense and would provide them but would ask for similar in return in that case. |
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here.
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested?
It's not believing them it's knowing you are.
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Don't know what you mean. Knowing you are what? |
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here.
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested?
It's not believing them it's knowing you are.
Don't know what you mean. Knowing you are what?"
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here.
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested?
It's not believing them it's knowing you are.
Don't know what you mean. Knowing you are what?
A candidate for Darwinism "
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I get tested every few months, sometimes more often or sometimes less depending on how active i am.
I have recently found out a couple of guys i have been seeing have never been tested and weren't even sure where to go or what to ask for... but swore blind they where completely clean before we met... Very worrying that people are being so flippant with sexual health |
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here.
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested?"
Simple if anyone we met wanted to know, we will gladly show them our texts from the clinic. But of course this works both ways.
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here.
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested?
Simple if anyone we met wanted to know, we will gladly show them our texts from the clinic. But of course this works both ways.
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Seeing a text from the clinic of course proves nothing other than you had been tested around 5-7 days before the date of that text and were clean (assuming it says clean) at the point at which that test was taken. |
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here.
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested?
Simple if anyone we met wanted to know, we will gladly show them our texts from the clinic. But of course this works both ways.
Seeing a text from the clinic of course proves nothing other than you had been tested around 5-7 days before the date of that text and were clean (assuming it says clean) at the point at which that test was taken."
It's not what people say it's what you do. You get tested ...it's you who is responsible for you.
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"Not all clinics send all clear texts. Some only text if there is an issue "
Yes, each clinic has it's own policy on notifications of positive and negative results. Also remember notifications are complex, there are generally three or more tests carried out per sample and the clinic must wait for all results to be returned in order to notify by a single text. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea sometimes are carried out using a machine which can turn results around in 2 hours on site however they can't test all STIs this way unfortunantly, so some need to go to labs which can a couple of days.
In general, if negative most will send out texts however if positive, some will send a 'please call clinic' others will send the actual result and region tested i.e. throat, anus etc.
Don't ask me why I know so much about this but I can assure you it's not through experience of being tested. |
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here.
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested?
Simple if anyone we met wanted to know, we will gladly show them our texts from the clinic. But of course this works both ways.
Seeing a text from the clinic of course proves nothing other than you had been tested around 5-7 days before the date of that text and were clean (assuming it says clean) at the point at which that test was taken."
Nothing is foolproof, but at least we do get tested and we do get results by text, thankfully always good news. It also shows we don't bullshit. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"If only as many did get checked as those who claim they are regularly checked there would be so many less incidents of sti's. Its one thing people really really really shouldn't lie about on here.
Why would you believe anyone who said they get tested?
Simple if anyone we met wanted to know, we will gladly show them our texts from the clinic. But of course this works both ways.
Seeing a text from the clinic of course proves nothing other than you had been tested around 5-7 days before the date of that text and were clean (assuming it says clean) at the point at which that test was taken.
It's not what people say it's what you do. You get tested ...it's you who is responsible for you.
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"Whats much more important though is if you test positive are you informing everyone you've been with for at least 2 weeks before your last test (so last 6 weeks for every month).
This ! "
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If you test negative on an HIV RNA test after two weeks of possibly being exposed, you are very likely HIV-negative. If you test negative on a 4th generation rapid test or lab assay that detects HIV antigens (part of the HIV virus) in addition to antibodies after three or four weeks after possibly being infected, you are very likely HIV-negative. And if you test negative on an antibody test taken 3 months or longer after your last possible risk of possible exposure to HIV, you are likely HIV-negative. The person who gives you your HIV test will have additional information about the test's "window period."
For this reason, we recommend that people who are having sex get tested routinely every 3 months. Routine testing is painless and ensures that if you do get infected, you can start treatment right away. See our article on BETA explaining the importance of starting treatment as early as possible. |
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"Inspired by a BB thread which attracted a bit of negativity. I posted that if you must BB, get checked monthly and keep a record of who you could have infected.
I don't BB but I have BJ without a condom. Covered sex has risks so I get checked monthly including bloods. I understood more frequently than monthly wouldn't detect infections.
What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
I get tested regularly when checking my iron levels too due to thalassemia. I do bb with 4 regular non fab girlfriends and i wouldnt freak out to talk about bb on here too and make a desicion based on my judgement. Realistically, the chances are that you will not die from AIDS weeks after you had unprotected sex which is what a great amount of people on here believe. Its kind of education vs phobia
So you know bloods only check for hiv and syphilis right.... So assuming you do a urine test too?
Hiv is not a big issue that it once was in this country now and I'm sure no one thinks what you suggested. However syphilis is on the rise. Quite a steady rise infact if you read the literature.
Chlamydia is at a all time high with 1in 12 people having had it or have it. The issue with chlamydia is its such a tiny bacteria which means one drop of fluid can contain loads of the virus which makes it very easy to transmit. There are 2 main treatments for chlamydia at the minute... What happens when the chlamydia mutates which it will in time. We have already had cases of super gonorrhoea
Im pretty sure chlamydia and gonorrhea are detected in blood samples by testing the reaction to antibodies respectively. You’re right about chlamydia but when you ask your GP for an all std check, they takes blood samples for everything...
I can assure you this is not the case. The UK testing for chlamydia is by urine and swabs. Or by inspection under microscopy.
And that's due to costing of test in the UK. "
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"Inspired by a BB thread which attracted a bit of negativity. I posted that if you must BB, get checked monthly and keep a record of who you could have infected.
I don't BB but I have BJ without a condom. Covered sex has risks so I get checked monthly including bloods. I understood more frequently than monthly wouldn't detect infections.
What are people's opinions on check ups e.g. duration? Does anyone feel they don't need them because they don't BB or some other reason.
I get tested regularly when checking my iron levels too due to thalassemia. I do bb with 4 regular non fab girlfriends and i wouldnt freak out to talk about bb on here too and make a desicion based on my judgement. Realistically, the chances are that you will not die from AIDS weeks after you had unprotected sex which is what a great amount of people on here believe. Its kind of education vs phobia
So you know bloods only check for hiv and syphilis right.... So assuming you do a urine test too?
Hiv is not a big issue that it once was in this country now and I'm sure no one thinks what you suggested. However syphilis is on the rise. Quite a steady rise infact if you read the literature.
Chlamydia is at a all time high with 1in 12 people having had it or have it. The issue with chlamydia is its such a tiny bacteria which means one drop of fluid can contain loads of the virus which makes it very easy to transmit. There are 2 main treatments for chlamydia at the minute... What happens when the chlamydia mutates which it will in time. We have already had cases of super gonorrhoea
Im pretty sure chlamydia and gonorrhea are detected in blood samples by testing the reaction to antibodies respectively. You’re right about chlamydia but when you ask your GP for an all std check, they takes blood samples for everything...
I can assure you this is not the case. The UK testing for chlamydia is by urine and swabs. Or by inspection under microscopy.
And that's due to costing of test in the UK. "
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By *ove and DuckCouple
over a year ago
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We get checked every 3 months. Bloods, mouth swabs....the lot.
We save the results to our phone for any proof
Its not just from having sex or oral you can catch an sti. U can get them from HOT tubs
So no matter if you do BB or not its wise to get tested |
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Very wise....the informative programme "sex clinic" on the tele last night was an 'eye opener' and it certainly made one aware of the problems of not being tested.. |
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"Very wise....the informative programme "sex clinic" on the tele last night was an 'eye opener' and it certainly made one aware of the problems of not being tested.."
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Full screen every 2-3 months at the Gum. Oral/vaginal swabs inbetween if I'm sexually active and have unprotected oral (which I do). People showing me their "all clear" texts means nothing to me. I'll always go and get checked and use condoms regardless. People lie. Nobody but me is responsible for my own health |
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By *r.BlondeMan
over a year ago
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"Full screen every 2-3 months at the Gum. Oral/vaginal swabs inbetween if I'm sexually active and have unprotected oral (which I do). People showing me their "all clear" texts means nothing to me. I'll always go and get checked and use condoms regardless. People lie. Nobody but me is responsible for my own health"
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"Full screen every 2-3 months at the Gum. Oral/vaginal swabs inbetween if I'm sexually active and have unprotected oral (which I do). People showing me their "all clear" texts means nothing to me. I'll always go and get checked and use condoms regardless. People lie. Nobody but me is responsible for my own health"
Exactly. Many many people never get tested because they don't have symptoms or they think only other people catch things.
Thinking anyone gets tested is .... interesting. |
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Yes for peace of mind I suggest regular tests regardless of B/b or not, as pointed out oral unsheathed has its potential.
Personally I test fully every 2/3 months, and last week received my 3rd of 4 stage vaccination for hepatitis. |
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Many people here are talking about about the scary stis such as HIV etc but no-one seems to have mentioned the dreaded herpes. I would never discourage anyone from being tested however not many people realise that you cannot be tested for this unless you have symptoms. The statistics of people who have this infection are scary and it is so easily passed on but there is such a stigma attached to it. Just remember that testing is good but can't guarantee that you are clear. |
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Every 3 months I get tested for everything. If I have a quiet period I just make sure I'm tested 12 weeks after last contact, since HIV and syphilis can take that long to show in tests. Saying that, I don't BB (apart from oral) , I'm just paranoid |
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"Many people here are talking about about the scary stis such as HIV etc but no-one seems to have mentioned the dreaded herpes. I would never discourage anyone from being tested however not many people realise that you cannot be tested for this unless you have symptoms. The statistics of people who have this infection are scary and it is so easily passed on but there is such a stigma attached to it. Just remember that testing is good but can't guarantee that you are clear."
Better to be tested than not. Although it does not garuntee you are clear it is better than not testing.
Like riding a motorbike with out a helmet ...great to have the freedom of the wind in your hair till you crash and feel the road rash or die...your choice.
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"Whats much more important though is if you test positive are you informing everyone you've been with for at least 2 weeks before your last test (so last 6 weeks for every month).
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I've always used the clinic in the past but found out about the postal service on another forum on Sunday. My kit has just arrived and I'm pretty impressed with it.
There's nothing wrong with a trip to the clinic but I can do this in 10 minutes. |
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"I've always used the clinic in the past but found out about the postal service on another forum on Sunday. My kit has just arrived and I'm pretty impressed with it.
There's nothing wrong with a trip to the clinic but I can do this in 10 minutes. "
Our postal service doesn't do throat swab tho. |
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"No BB... and tested regularly.. I’m sure the doctor said to my wife that Chlamidia (spelling) can live in the throat? I had the Hepititis (spelling) jab and that was three jabs!
I think we all owe it to each other to have tests. You should have an option to have it verified by FAB and a little sign appear next to profile showing tested in last 12 weeks... "
we have commented before on this subject regarding chlamydia......lots of of women like having cum all over their face but insist on a condom for penetration but we can tell you that we played in a club fully gloved but a few days later eyes we were sore and swollen went to the eye hospital and they took swabs only to tell us a day later that i have chlamydia in my eye....they told us that its very common and one of the most easiest places to contract it as there are no natural barriers in the eye and said we more than likely got it through rubbing the eye after playing with an invected person .....the strange thing was that it wasnt in the rest of the body.......what we are trying to say non matter how what unless you are monogamous there is always a risk and as in this post yes it does live in the throat as do many other sti's |
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"I've always used the clinic in the past but found out about the postal service on another forum on Sunday. My kit has just arrived and I'm pretty impressed with it.
There's nothing wrong with a trip to the clinic but I can do this in 10 minutes.
Our postal service doesn't do throat swab tho."
No nor does mine |
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"I've always used the clinic in the past but found out about the postal service on another forum on Sunday. My kit has just arrived and I'm pretty impressed with it.
There's nothing wrong with a trip to the clinic but I can do this in 10 minutes.
Our postal service doesn't do throat swab tho.No nor does mine "
Mine didn't advertise throat swabs, but I asked them for one when ordering online and they sent it. |
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Since we are discussing health matters here and to keep some perspective , remember that if you are overweight or smoke or drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week ( probably 90% of all the swingers I’ve met fall into at least one of these groups) then you better address those issues first as they are going to kill you early unlike getting a dose of Chlamydia . |
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"I've always used the clinic in the past but found out about the postal service on another forum on Sunday. My kit has just arrived and I'm pretty impressed with it.
There's nothing wrong with a trip to the clinic but I can do this in 10 minutes.
Our postal service doesn't do throat swab tho.No nor does mine
Mine didn't advertise throat swabs, but I asked them for one when ordering online and they sent it. "
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Was working local to the Sandyford clinic in Glasgow a few weeks ago and thought why not
Took a urine and blood sample
It took about 30mins in total from entering the building to leaving
Results took about a week...everything good
Also the lady was very nice and understanding
Even asked me if I was on fabswingers or fabguys
I had to bite my tongue as I wanted to ask her if she was...as she has a beautiful set of boobs
I'd definitely go again and recommend it to everyone
Very easy to book an appointment and you can choose where in the city to goto if you don't want your local clinic were the neighbour across the street works in |
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We do, stupid not to! We condom up, and still get checked.
I go more than Mr due to his work rota. I go evey 4 - 6 weeks. Him every 3 months. Unless we've had a message from someone who had a scare. Touch wood, only thing we've had is thrush. And you don't have to have sex to get that |
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I have always played safe and only met a few people off here before getting into a relationship with Holly.
We were both very careful before we met but still got ourselves checked before going BB with each other and as we don’t meet we know we are completely safe from bringing an STI into the relationship.
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"We get checked every 3 months. Bloods, mouth swabs....the lot.
We save the results to our phone for any proof
Its not just from having sex or oral you can catch an sti. U can get them from HOT tubs
So no matter if you do BB or not its wise to get tested"
You cannot catch an STI from a hot tub!
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"Since we are discussing health matters here and to keep some perspective , remember that if you are overweight or smoke or drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week ( probably 90% of all the swingers I’ve met fall into at least one of these groups) then you better address those issues first as they are going to kill you early unlike getting a dose of Chlamydia ."
But I won’t be infecting others with my obesity will I? |
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"Being tested and getting the results is no guarantee..You could get the all clear Friday, and then get infected Saturday, and go three months or so infecting others untill your next test.
People say ..yeah we get checked out every 3 months or so..So do you bring this proof with you and show it on every meet..
People will lie just to get a shag..
The only way to truly stay fully clear it to sleep with your one partner for life...."
Whilst all true, none of this is an argument for not reducing risk by getting tested. |
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"I have always played safe and only met a few people off here before getting into a relationship with Holly.
We were both very careful before we met but still got ourselves checked before going BB with each other and as we don’t meet we know we are completely safe from bringing an STI into the relationship.
LJ"
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"I have always played safe and only met a few people off here before getting into a relationship with Holly.
We were both very careful before we met but still got ourselves checked before going BB with each other and as we don’t meet we know we are completely safe from bringing an STI into the relationship.
LJ
Yep. Not the type of gift we wanted to give each other "
It would of brought new meaning to phrase, “ the gift that keeps on giving”!!!
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We get tested every 6-8 weeks. Our clinic isn't close and the opening times with our work hours makes it difficult to do it anymore regularly.
We don't bb new partners but we both get the full works done each time regardless. |
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"Many people here are talking about about the scary stis such as HIV etc but no-one seems to have mentioned the dreaded herpes. I would never discourage anyone from being tested however not many people realise that you cannot be tested for this unless you have symptoms. The statistics of people who have this infection are scary and it is so easily passed on but there is such a stigma attached to it. Just remember that testing is good but can't guarantee that you are clear."
it's one reason i like the actual clinic visits over a postal one. As the actual physical inspection if you ask is reassuring for things like that
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No news is good news from the hospital
Wish they de give out slips that said std clear
That way you could take a post and post here if only to show you hot checked and how long ago |
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"We get checked every three months even though we don't BB. We do have oral without protection so it's worth the check. However in our area the clinic send test kits by post with a reply paid box and the results are really fast.
Fantastic, oh and never had a problem either."
yea snap mine does to me and Danny just did ours last night and sent it back |
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