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Hi all
Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?
Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.
Anyone else encountering problems?
Dee |
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By *bi HaiveMan 38 weeks ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
I guess it's a postcode lottery.
Ordered my regular home testing kit yesterday on SH:UK and it'll be here in a couple of days. |
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Try early in the morning (if you haven't already) |
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It took me three weeks of trying at 7am every morning. Eventually I go lucky. But it arrived the following week whilst I was away. The day after it arrived I was getting txts telling me I needed to take the test asap and return it! I got home and sent it immediately. All negative. I'll go through the same routine in 3 months. |
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By *-ChelmoMan 38 weeks ago
Chelmsford/Edmonton |
I’ve been fortunate when I have ordered one that they have come quickly. However I know that locally when I tried to order one from SH24 they’d stopped in my area. Fortunately through local NHS there are still services available so o don’t know if maybe checking under local NHS services may help people waiting for one? |
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By *asher11Man 38 weeks ago
market harborough |
start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed  |
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Plenty of suppliers online. We use test.me
Fast delivery and fast results. Full profile and swabs |
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By (user no longer on site) 38 weeks ago
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I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.
I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location |
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By *litterbabeWoman 38 weeks ago
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I always find them quite easy to get hold of, if they've all been allocated I just go back on just after midnight and usually get one sent quickly |
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"Hi all
Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?
Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.
Anyone else encountering problems?
Dee"
Jeez, and they wonder why STI’s are on the increase.
I find it’s easier to go straight to the clinic.
The nurse there told me, you can only get 2 kits a year, which is appalling. |
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"I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.
I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location"
I ordered mine two days ago and it arrived today. |
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My test centre texts me to remind me I'm due a test.
I order online and it arrives within a couple of days.
Results come back pretty quick too. |
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"Hi all
Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?
Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.
Anyone else encountering problems?
Dee
Jeez, and they wonder why STI’s are on the increase.
I find it’s easier to go straight to the clinic.
The nurse there told me, you can only get 2 kits a year, which is appalling. "
I can't get an in person appointment unless I have symptoms. You used to be able to turn up and queue.
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"I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.
I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location"
Because SH:24 don't cover the whole country, only certain areas. |
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"Hi all
Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?
Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.
Anyone else encountering problems?
Dee"
I had exactly the same trouble. Anyway I gave them a ring to order a kit as it wouldn't allow me to order a kit.
Kit finally arrives so do the normal and send it off. Get the text to say I'm able to check my results. Try to log in and it won't allow me to. Changed passwords ect.
Long story short the people that used to do the express kits/results has been taken over by a different company |
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I've never had a problem ordering online. My kit arrived today. I believe postcode lottery as where I lived before you couldn't get it online you had to go to the walk in clinic. Unless you had symptoms. |
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If you can't get hold of a testing kit you should be able to call the nearest sexual health clinic and do it in person.  |
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I had this problem, but on sh24 the counter resets at midnight, I just go and order at that time. Not sure about other companies though. |
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I use SH.UK, you can get 4 postal kits a year from them and they send you a reminder |
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"I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.
I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location"
Not all areas are covered by them though.. |
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"I guess it's a postcode lottery.
Ordered my regular home testing kit yesterday on SH:UK and it'll be here in a couple of days. "
They are so quick ain't they
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
I can not give blood because of the medication I take  |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
Unless they've started doing that in the past year, I'm not sure this is correct. I've never had a full check in 30 years of donating blood every 16 weeks. And how would the vaginal swab work from a blood test??? |
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I used to order HIV self test kits direct from Passante Healthcare- granted it isn't a full screen- but they were reasonably affordable, reliable and arrived promptly in the middle of Covid.
I'm assuming going to your local GUM clinic isn't an option OP?
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By (user no longer on site) 38 weeks ago
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I have encountered this in the past.
I now have an account and can order when I want. |
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"My test centre texts me to remind me I'm due a test.
I order online and it arrives within a couple of days.
Results come back pretty quick too."
Same - always prompt for me in north London |
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Thanks everyone. We’ll keep trying x |
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By (user no longer on site) 37 weeks ago
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
Good effort Bash and I like your thinking. |
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By *mmaleiaWoman 37 weeks ago
Trowbridge |
Why can’t you get these in rural postcodes?  |
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"I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.
I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location Not all areas are covered by them though.. "
They’re not available in my area. It sucks that it’s not available in certain postcodes. The websites direct me to payable testing services called ‘Fettle’, ‘Test Me’ or the nearest sexual health clinic, which is only open office hours, so I would have to take time off work. |
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By *amsubMan 37 weeks ago
hyde |
"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
that is great cheers |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed
Unless they've started doing that in the past year, I'm not sure this is correct. I've never had a full check in 30 years of donating blood every 16 weeks. And how would the vaginal swab work from a blood test??? "
They don't...they screen blood for HIV and the Hepatitis virus in its various guises...I don't know of they inform donors of a positive screening either... |
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I have had the same issue, I contacted them on Facebook and they say to contact them by phone or at midnight. |
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We are the same area. Cambridge |
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The Icash service for Cambridgeshire is only allowing 20 test kits a day to be released .
The refresh occurs at midnight so you will have better luck at that time of day/night.
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
Women give a swab as well as blood tests don’t pick up everything. |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed
Women give a swab as well as blood tests don’t pick up everything."
Bacterial infections aren't tested through blood tests. |
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If you're high risk they may not even allow you to donate.
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed
Unless they've started doing that in the past year, I'm not sure this is correct. I've never had a full check in 30 years of donating blood every 16 weeks. And how would the vaginal swab work from a blood test???
They don't...they screen blood for HIV and the Hepatitis virus in its various guises...I don't know of they inform donors of a positive screening either..."
They have to inform you if you are positive and they ask permission to inform your gp too. |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
No they don't, and it wouldn't pick up Chlamydia or gonorrhoea as they are tested by swab or urine test. |
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By *ortisiaCouple 35 weeks ago
Leicestershire |
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I can't order from SH:UK but I can from SH:24 so that could be worth a try |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
DO NOT DO THIS!!! They don't do a full STI test and if you do it for an STI check you are putting other people at risk.
Please still give blood but not for an STI check! |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
this is misinformation - blood tests cannot check for localised parasitic, viral and bacterial, infections such as chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Gonorrhoea etc.
Yes syph, hiv, hepatitis etc is checked. But it’s not the full picture. |
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Lloyds pharmacy online and boots offer postal kits online. Yes it’s not free, but they are good and quick. |
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Doesnt matter what time of day for me, cant get one online.
The postcode lottery is real and for more than just sti testing. |
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"The Icash service for Cambridgeshire is only allowing 20 test kits a day to be released .
The refresh occurs at midnight so you will have better luck at that time of day/night.
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We got ours a couple of weeks ago at just after midnight. But it was the second attempt - I think school nights may give you more chance. |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
NO. NO. NO. ABSOLUTELY IRRESPONSIBLE.
They test for other anomalies. You could potentially infect people.
Get tested for STIs first, then once clear,give blood. |
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Just _emember this thread should be titled ‘struggling to get a free STI test’
Multiple options available online if you take your own and others health seriously.
Your hobby, your cost |
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"Just _emember this thread should be titled ‘struggling to get a free STI test’
Multiple options available online if you take your own and others health seriously.
Your hobby, your cost "
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A private full STI screening is £270. Loads of people can’t afford that.
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You can buy tests on ebay or amazon for a few quid. It's better than nothing and is affordable for most. |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed
Women give a swab as well as blood tests don’t pick up everything.
Bacterial infections aren't tested through blood tests. "
I wasn’t talking about tests for blood donation. Blood test for STI checks for HIV, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C and Syphilis
I’ve had two appointments cancelled for the Sandyford recently. Staff shortages was the reason given. |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed
this is misinformation - blood tests cannot check for localised parasitic, viral and bacterial, infections such as chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Gonorrhoea etc.
Yes syph, hiv, hepatitis etc is checked. But it’s not the full picture."
And if you blood is donated to a poorly child and is infected...
Look at all those people infected with diseases from blood transfusions, all in the news!
If you're high risk of blood born infections don't donate, you may kill someone! |
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For those struggling with shuk, try creating an account. If I am not logged in and put my postcode in, it says no kits available. If I log in, from my account page I can order a kit (have to scroll down to the bottom). |
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We’re Lincolnshire and it’s very simple, guess different areas have different systems |
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By *orny PTMan 34 weeks ago
Peterborough |
"I use SH.UK, you can get 4 postal kits a year from them and they send you a reminder "
I tried that Yesterday and after midnight. No joy, the page crashed. Still can't get any further... |
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It’s always worth following the STi free home test links from your local NHS website- their lab service providers vary by region, county and even city boroughs:
SH:24 sh24.org.uk
SHL.UK for most parts of London
WWW.SH.UK (Preventx)
Checkurself.org.uk
shwales.online (formerly FriskyWales)
thesexualhealthhub.co.uk
greenwichsexualhealth.org
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Interested to know how these tests work. Last time I had a test in a clinic, they stuck a probe up my penis.
Is it urine samples now?
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"Interested to know how these tests work. Last time I had a test in a clinic, they stuck a probe up my penis.
Is it urine samples now?
Nick"
I don't have a penis, hopefully someone who does can answer the penis-specific part of your question, but I presume there would be some sort of penis swabbing required. In my kit I get a throat swab, vaginal swab, anal swab, and a blood collection tube. I've said swab too much and now it doesn't look like a real word any more. |
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LOL thanks wonderwoman.
Any guys out there know what's involed? |
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"LOL thanks wonderwoman.
Any guys out there know what's involed?"
It’s a urine sample only - no probing!
The sample needs to be of the first squirt of urine and not having peed for at least an hour beforehand, the idea being that the bacterial / viral markers they are testing for will be most concentrated in this sample. The full suite is additionally a throat swab (true test of gag reflex), anal swab (only relevant if you have received anal sex) and blood test (top tip hot shower, middle finger prick and learn how to ‘milk’ your finger for the amount of blood needed with a pull and squeeze). |
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Never had a probe up my penis, we do
Anal swab
Throat swab
Blood test
Urine test.
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I can get them but can't get enough blood to do that part so will have to do a walkin. |
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It’s a urine sample only - no probing!
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Tsk yet another thing in life where men get the easy option  |
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"LOL thanks wonderwoman.
Any guys out there know what's involed?"
The kit I use includes:
Urine sample
Throat swab
Anal swab
Blood sample
Mrs WW kit swaps the urine sample for vaginal swab
There’s a whole load of kits available so you need to make sure it meets yours (others) requirement.
Some kits test for gonnorhea and chlamydia only by urine test. This test wouldn’t pick up the virus in your throat or rectum, that’s what the swabs are for |
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I had issues for a few months, my area just wasn’t covered. Stopped playing until I could afford a full testing kit.
My area now’s covered again so guess it’s just a post code lottery. Very frustrating |
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"I guess it's a postcode lottery.
Ordered my regular home testing kit yesterday on SH:UK and it'll be here in a couple of days. "
It is a lottery.
We ordered very recently, the kit turned up within 24 hours, did the test/samples, posted and results (all negative) within 3 days. |
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"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
Actually some STIs only show up through a swab...and yes I donate blood |
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Check out some swingers clubs I know we have horizon that come into INFUSION in Blackpool on the first Friday of the month and it’s a full sti check xx |
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"Hi all
Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?
Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.
Anyone else encountering problems?
Dee"
I had the same problem with sh24. I found with them the trick was to order when they first open the online booking at 7am. I don’t know if it’s the same in all areas but unless you make a request at 7am or just after 7am they would be all allocated for the day. Hope that helps x |
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"A private full STI screening is £270. Loads of people can’t afford that.
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The free tests only test for the big five in most cases. Boots etc so it from £50-80. This is the same or less than a pair of underwear/shoes/dress/ 2-3 club nights. Testing is a part of the lifestyle and should be budgeted for accordingly. |
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By *nucksMan 34 weeks ago
Devizes |
Wait until just after midnight. |
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I order mine just after midnight, but now I’ve hit my limit of online tests…I wasn’t aware there was a limit. So Lloyd pharmacy it is. |
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By *-ChelmoMan 34 weeks ago
Chelmsford/Edmonton |
"A private full STI screening is £270. Loads of people can’t afford that.
The free tests only test for the big five in most cases. Boots etc so it from £50-80. This is the same or less than a pair of underwear/shoes/dress/ 2-3 club nights. Testing is a part of the lifestyle and should be budgeted for accordingly."
Probably the best description of why you should test. If you can afford nights out you can afford the kit. |
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I can't seem to login back on shuk . Yes I use them. How do you know you used a limit
Just saying I'm not recognised |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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"Hi all
Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?
Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.
Anyone else encountering problems?
Dee"
Many walk in centres have clinics and text the results. All confidential. |
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By (user no longer on site) 33 weeks ago
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Ordered mine via SH:UK and got one in 2 days this week. Seems to be a postcode lottery and depend on your NHS services. |
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By *I TwoCouple 33 weeks ago
PDI 12-26th Nov 24 |
We both got SH24 kits delivered, sent them back and all negative and within two weeks from ordering to getting results. |
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My local area doesn’t offer postal kits or walk in.
Just have to book at the NHS gum clinic on the 6 days a month it’s open! So annoying.
But I found making friends with the staff the best I just call and always manage to get added on x |
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"My local area doesn’t offer postal kits or walk in.
Just have to book at the NHS gum clinic on the 6 days a month it’s open! So annoying.
But I found making friends with the staff the best I just call and always manage to get added on x"
I go to the nhs clinic monthly and buy from Medics online bi monthly.
Expensive do this swinging! X |
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"It’s always worth following the STi free home test links from your local NHS website- their lab service providers vary by region, county and even city boroughs:
SH:24 sh24.org.uk
SHL.UK for most parts of London
WWW.SH.UK (Preventx)
Checkurself.org.uk
shwales.online (formerly FriskyWales)
thesexualhealthhub.co.uk
greenwichsexualhealth.org
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Just a reminder… |
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By *oxesMan 33 weeks ago
Southend, Essex |
"Hi all
Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?
Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.
Anyone else encountering problems?
Dee"
Sexual health services is a postcode lottery |
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Our clinic is great & suggest home testing every 3 months.
If you do have to be seen in clinic it's a very relaxed but professional service, no judgement & very informative
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"I can't order from SH:UK but I can from SH:24 so that could be worth a try "
Update I ordered from SH:24, got my test about 3 days later and I my all clear results 3days after posting |
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In my experience there are definitely black holes for postal sti testing kits.
My part of the West Mids is very tricky! |
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We use sh.uk always quick and easy to use. Also buy from Lloyds pharmacy on occasions as well. Again quick and easy |
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I had no such issues getting mine. But just be aware that you need to fill the blood collection vial past the line. In order for the lab to have enough specimen to carry out an HIV test!
I did not give them enough and had to get another test kit posted to me to complete that part of the profile testing. |
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By *orny PTMan 25 weeks ago
Peterborough |
You can try the knock-on-the-door approach and explain how the website option has failed. Tell them you struggle with getting the blood out.
I did this and got sorted, tested and stabbed. |
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By *orny PTMan 25 weeks ago
Peterborough |
"We use sh.uk always quick and easy to use. Also buy from Lloyds pharmacy on occasions as well. Again quick and easy "
Postcodes are a lottery. |
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I went on sh24 and next day got text saying kit been despatched and get 2/3 day I got today in gray sealed box |
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By *ullyMan 25 weeks ago
Near Clacton |
It's the time of the year and the incommers have brought all kinds of S T I's With them! |
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I can’t order any online cos of my location it’s so frustrating!
Can only use the nhs face to face service where getting an appointment is a pain and set times aimed at teenagers who don’t work- so totally appreciate your frustration!
Would happily pay private but can’t get any delivered regularly |
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I can’t use the kits. The amount of blood they expect you to put in the tube is ridiculous. Makes me queasy so I book to attend in person. |
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Thanks to everyone in this thread that does test you help keep us all safe & despite being new to this hobby we very quickly found just how good our local clinic is.
We are fortunate to have a really good and professional service locally.
Good access to kits and the clinic that does appointments & a drop in service
Really can't stress enough if you're playing please test regular  |
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Not at all..
I used
test.me
Fast delivery and fast results it's about £50 a test. Its not cheap but neither are consequences
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"I can’t order any online cos of my location it’s so frustrating!
Can only use the nhs face to face service where getting an appointment is a pain and set times aimed at teenagers who don’t work- so totally appreciate your frustration!
Would happily pay private but can’t get any delivered regularly "
We have this issue. Tameside is one of the places that don't have them
Which is really frustrating. |
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By *orny PTMan 25 weeks ago
Peterborough |
"I can’t use the kits. The amount of blood they expect you to put in the tube is ridiculous. Makes me queasy so I book to attend in person. "
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The kits aren't free in our area either so booked a test at our local gu clinic. The consultation was around 20 mins. The staff were very professional, a Doc asked a few questions, we were honest and explained we were active swingers , the test results came via text a few days later . Very discreet service so we go twice a year just to be on the safe side. |
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Sh24 are the one for my area and I had the same problem, I managed to get one by going on there at midnight when the counter resets for my postcode, managed to get a home kit sent last night but by 6am my friend couldn't get one.
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You would think this is something that clubs would organise with the local GU clinic. My local does this every month and you don't have to pay an entrance fee if you've just come for a check up and leave immediately after you've finished. |
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By *asher11Man 24 weeks ago
market harborough |
just ordered mine from sh24 no problems fwb who lives 10 miles away cant get one so is using my address seems to have worked time will tell |
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looks like I've lost the postcode lottery, a bit pricey too buy too! What tests do people usually get, everything? |
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"Hi all
Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?
Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.
Anyone else encountering problems?
Dee"
In Coventry I find I need to order just after 8am or maybe 9am |
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I use SH24 but I think there's less kits allocated now. Which is madness really |
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Thanks to everyone for the replies.
I’m the end, I stayed up until midnight and ordered a kit at 00:01. The system isn’t ideal.
However, I’m thrilled to announce that I have the ideal number of STIs (zero, obv). |
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I use SH-UK too but I think they limit how many times you can test per month.
Last time my kit didn't even allow for a blood sample so no test for HIV!!!
I think the service might have been farmed out to a private company.
For any serious adult filming meets I use Dean Street Express in London.
A bit of a pain getting there but at least they do full screening and provide test certificates on request. |
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I signed up with sh-uk on Sunday a few questions and the kit is on its way that's in Shropshire |
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By *asher11Man 23 weeks ago
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"just ordered mine from sh24 no problems fwb who lives 10 miles away cant get one so is using my address seems to have worked time will tell "
her kits turned up at mine just have to give her a little prick when she collects it |
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Have you tried SH24 never had any problems from there ordered one a week ago and it was here next day.
If not the clinics are super quiet after home testing kits became more popular so you can probably get in quite quickly |
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By (user no longer on site) 23 weeks ago
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We ordered one yesterday morning and it was here today when got home. Granted it did take a couple days of trying but got there in the end. First time using test at home. |
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By (user no longer on site) 23 weeks ago
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There is no free home tests kits service in North Devon.
And after seeing how badly people were doing covid test kits, I personally don't trust people to do home STD tests correctly.
Also by going to the clinic you get your vaccinations done for free for some std. |
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Do your test results texts state which tests you're clear for?
I just have in clinic tests but mine just send a blanket results saying all is good. But without stating which tests have been taken. A friend in a different area gets individual results, with fine measurements, such as kidney data, in full.
Obviously changing it costs money and budgets are limited |
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By (user no longer on site) 23 weeks ago
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"Do your test results texts state which tests you're clear for?
I just have in clinic tests but mine just send a blanket results saying all is good. But without stating which tests have been taken. A friend in a different area gets individual results, with fine measurements, such as kidney data, in full.
Obviously changing it costs money and budgets are limited "
My clinic does do the all clear text, but call me about my kidney data. When they get the results and book me in for the next tests accordingly. As I did have to go a bit more often when my kidney function was low. |
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Never had a problem getting them. |
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I would advise being careful with the postal kits I got a false positive once (i had no symptoms either), so i went to the clinic and got retested twice and it was negative both times!!!
Personally I would go straight to the clinic, I think you get a better standard of service and you can have a visual check of your parts (if required) _emember there are things like warts and herpes that may need checking up visually which you can't test for using a homekit |
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could you not go the local clinic? |
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By *oolblue12Man 22 weeks ago
Tarporley near Chester |
Why don't you do what I do go to your local sexual health clinic ? , look up your area on the NHS web site , because if even if you do manage to order a kit , it will take five days to get to you then another ten days to get the result , if you go to a clinic direct it takes ten days max to get the results , I hope that helps . |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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Our nearest clinic never reopened after covid. And our GP doesn't do testing.
So it means booking a day of holiday to travel 50+ miles for an appointment, there are no walk in allowed 
I use the home test kit but would much prefer done by a professional.
Because it is so hard to get access to a test, there will be many who just don't bother. |
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Im rather lucky as where I work has alot to do with sexual health (education establishment for over 16’s). So sexual health visits are very regular so I get tested every 3 months. All good so far.
Although it can be distressing when a student gets the dreaded email.
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Why don’t you just go to your local STD clinic, it’s free, anonymous and they give full sexual health check ups as well as testing for other conditions or offering benefits.
We both get tested every 3 months, kidney and liver checks included, plus over the last few years vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B, also Monkeypox plus Diptheria, Polio and Tetanus top ups.
Free condoms, lube and 3 monthly prescription for PrEP.
Like many we both prefer bare back so it’s important to keep on top of our sexual health. |
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Try a minute after midnight. It worked for me |
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Every 3 months for me at a sexual health clinic. Easy anon, and lovely people, PrEP, and vaccinations for Hep, Mpox...check kidney function too. |
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"If you can't get hold of a testing kit you should be able to call the nearest sexual health clinic and do it in person. "
It's not always that easy.
Between work & child care
For me I have to book 2 days off work to call into my local one & I can't afford that time off. |
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"Every 3 months for me at a sexual health clinic. Easy anon, and lovely people, PrEP, and vaccinations for Hep, Mpox...check kidney function too. "
+ free goodie bag
Free to get hepA and hepB vaccines - which is good for world travel as you normally have to pay |
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I'm lucky I work in a hospital and I give blood/donate a few times a year with tests and all. Its best to go straight to the clinic and sign up for all relevant vaccines. |
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I got mine, did it the next day and sent off. I got a text two days later saying the blood had expired! And not to send on a Thursday Friday or Saturday? No one told me. Had to redo. All good though. 👍 |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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Can’t see how its a struggle |
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"Can’t see how its a struggle "
In Leeds you can only get online test kits if you're under 24. You can't walk in to the clinic. You have to phone for an appointment and the line permanently says they are busy then cut you off. The only way I got a test was asking my GP for an email contact. |
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Ive just sent off my test kit, was very easy to obtain.
I'm registered with my local sexual health unit & just request a test kit every 3 months.
In fact, because i was on holiday i decided to wait til i got home before i did it, got a reminder text from the unit saying they hadn't recieved it! |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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"Can’t see how its a struggle "
Try living in Devon, unfortunately healthcare has become has become a postcode lottery. Not all health authorities have a homekit postal option. |
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I think Fabswingers are missing a sponsoring opportunity here... Lol! |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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I think it is very easy from SHL .. but must be in London though... Very important to get tested. Not many do here before meets, I noticed |
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Very much a postcode lottery.
Where we live, there's no walk in centre, you can't get an appointment without symptoms and postal kits are only available occasionally. |
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I use sh:24 never an issue always speedy delivery and results.
Might be a little different in Ireland for various reasons lol
I got negative results this morning after posting on Tuesday |
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Anybody in Wales can order a kit from Frisky Wales, arrives a day or two later, and I've usually had results by text the day after I post it back. Can't fault this service and should be available everywhere x |
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"I think Fabswingers are missing a sponsoring opportunity here... Lol! "
I actually said a few years ago that the site should have a forum section (could use the virus one now)
For all things sexual health and links to services.
People poo pooed the idea moaning about various things including privacy.
Well if you play away you need to be more responsible.
I also think the site has a responsibility to include access to information and services. |
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I tend to order mine through Lloyds Pharmacy if I can't get to a walk in centre. Good service but pricey |
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I think the problem is that they have given the GPs such enormous pay rises and made so many of them pension millionaires that there is no money for things like tests? |
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By *ragonbaitCouple 19 weeks ago
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Reading some of the problems you guys face, I feel very lucky we have a newish service where I can get kits from the local pharmacy, ok so not BBVs but still pretty good
Last tests we did though we paid for online kits. Very easy and convenient.
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Test me it's about £46.00 but worth knowing your status in between partners so I don't care the price it's faster more convenience and less prowling NHS prudes. |
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We had to order from SH with the additional swabs it cost £95 flipping expensive.
Cheaper and easier just to stop swinging all together  |
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By (user no longer on site) 17 weeks ago
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https://sh24.org.uk/
Us this site to order free STI postal testing kits.
Me the Mrs have just sent ours back.
We ordered them and game within 3 days. |
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By (user no longer on site) 17 weeks ago
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Frisky Wakes if anyone is from Wales it's free and quick |
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I took an STI test to see if I had something even though Ive not slept around.But had some issues which could have been an STI.So I took a test and Im clear |
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"I guess it's a postcode lottery.
Ordered my regular home testing kit yesterday on SH:UK and it'll be here in a couple of days. "
i find sh.uk very good and never had any problems with them |
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By *2spikeMan 17 weeks ago
Southsea |
I just done it through sol.myphr.online |
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By (user no longer on site) 17 weeks ago
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"I just done it through sol.myphr.online"
Ditto! It's the only free one I could find for Suffolk, since sh no longer seems to work there. |
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I received a text earlier from SHL prompting me to order a test. |
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You can buy them from big Tescos… look in the health and beauty section |
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You can buy them from big Tescos… look in the health and beauty section |
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"You can buy them from big Tescos… look in the health and beauty section "
think its only the hiv test available x
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Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP |
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"Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP "
we are lucky in Derby/ Derbyshire that they do.
But I've found its not the case in many other areas x |
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"Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP we are lucky in Derby/ Derbyshire that they do.
But I've found its not the case in many other areas x "
Did you mean that it's lucky that they do inform your GP? With certain things, such as the Smallpox vaccines that were provided to LGBT clients, they wanted details to be provided to the rest of the NHS, including GPs, such as at mine. I generally prefer sexual health data to stay separate and completely private. I was unsure of Derbyshire s policy and had almost got to use them a couple of years ago. |
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"Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP we are lucky in Derby/ Derbyshire that they do.
But I've found its not the case in many other areas x
Did you mean that it's lucky that they do inform your GP? With certain things, such as the Smallpox vaccines that were provided to LGBT clients, they wanted details to be provided to the rest of the NHS, including GPs, such as at mine. I generally prefer sexual health data to stay separate and completely private. I was unsure of Derbyshire s policy and had almost got to use them a couple of years ago. "
I meant we are lucky that they offer the services they do here. Not many other places seem to offer drop in clinics x |
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Never got problem with my test... Always arrive in time |
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"Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP we are lucky in Derby/ Derbyshire that they do.
But I've found its not the case in many other areas x
Did you mean that it's lucky that they do inform your GP? With certain things, such as the Smallpox vaccines that were provided to LGBT clients, they wanted details to be provided to the rest of the NHS, including GPs, such as at mine. I generally prefer sexual health data to stay separate and completely private. I was unsure of Derbyshire s policy and had almost got to use them a couple of years ago. I meant we are lucky that they offer the services they do here. Not many other places seem to offer drop in clinics x"
Thanks . We are fortunate and I'd dislike just having to rely on online only. The staff around here are amazing |
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By (user no longer on site) 17 weeks ago
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This is the postcode for my post office Ilfracombe EX34 9DA if anyone knows where I can get a free postal std kit from please let me know.
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" This is the postcode for my post office Ilfracombe EX34 9DA if anyone knows where I can get a free postal std kit from please let me know.
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Have you tried creating an account on sh uk? If I put my postcode in, it says no services are available. But if I sign in to my account, and scroll down on my account page, i have the option to select a test to be sent out. |
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By (user no longer on site) 17 weeks ago
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" This is the postcode for my post office Ilfracombe EX34 9DA if anyone knows where I can get a free postal std kit from please let me know.
Have you tried creating an account on sh uk? If I put my postcode in, it says no services are available. But if I sign in to my account, and scroll down on my account page, i have the option to select a test to be sent out. "
Done that it says it's not available in my area. |
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If your struggling to get a poatal test. Check your local NHS pages as they normally have where you can pick up tests from x |
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By *asher11Man 17 weeks ago
market harborough |
If any ladies need help i,m an amatuer gynagologist dont know much but i,m happy to have a look |
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By (user no longer on site) 17 weeks ago
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I ended up buying one from fettle |
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By (user no longer on site) 17 weeks ago
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Our city Sexual Health Clinic has stopped doing tests for over 6 months. It's open, you can walk in get condoms n lube etc. No tests available |
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