FabSwingers.com forum: STI test reminder

By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

It’s not exactly a thing we might want to think about. However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests.

A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love

Let’s be the change we wish to happen.

Post below when you’ve ordered!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In and ordered OP

I has been meaning to do that this week. This was the reminder I needed

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

"In and ordered OP

I has been meaning to do that this week. This was the reminder I needed"

That’s the plan, if people could put it as their status as well. We might get a real culture change!

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By *ust a little bit moreWoman
over a year ago

kendal

I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I endorse this message. Get tested! No matter how much of a ballache it is to get enough blood from a finger prick

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I endorse this message. Get tested! No matter how much of a ballache it is to get enough blood from a finger prick

All about the pre prick prep, get it right and it will flow

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By *iasubTV/TS
over a year ago

Ilkeston

I wish i could get enough blood from the prick i get 5 drops from all fingers

even they struggle at the clinic to find veins

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Received and sent off my pack last week, got the all clear this week, I test every 3 months/when I get the reminder

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic."

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Oh I needed to do this today - thank you for the reminder OP!

Ordered and rather excited about a little prick.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

Does Guildford not count as London for services?

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"I wish i could get enough blood from the prick i get 5 drops from all fingers

even they struggle at the clinic to find veins

You won't be any good to a dracula

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By *forfuntimesCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

Did this a few weeks ago - free kit through post & results back very quickly -very impressed with service...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I endorse this message. Get tested! No matter how much of a ballache it is to get enough blood from a finger prick

All about the pre prick prep, get it right and it will flow

Ooooh what's the prep for it?

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Already done. Arrived in the post the other day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I live in an area where there is no sex available so I wash my right hand three times a day

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

How odd! Might be worth asking at the gp!

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"I live in an area where there is no sex available so I wash my right hand three times a day "

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

"Oh I needed to do this today - thank you for the reminder OP!

Ordered and rather excited about a little prick."

My pleasure darling x

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By *aximum_funMan
over a year ago

West Herts

Love sh24! My next quarterly is due early June.

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"I endorse this message. Get tested! No matter how much of a ballache it is to get enough blood from a finger prick

All about the pre prick prep, get it right and it will flow

Ooooh what's the prep for it?"

Prick prep?

Ours always take blood from your fingers?

Would make sense though. Get a boner and there's a plentiful supply of blood ready and waiting.

*not so much use for the ladies though....

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.

Different NHS areas, different policy’s I think.

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By *aximum_funMan
over a year ago

West Herts

"Oh I needed to do this today - thank you for the reminder OP!

Ordered and rather excited about a little prick."

Can we all agree that we hate the lancets?

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By *isCockHerTailCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

A good reminder.

Did a test and got my results back a week ago, a couple of days before a play date.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.

I take it back. I found a different area on the same website ‘CNWL NHS’ that accepted applying with my age and I’ve just ordered one

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By *he Silver FuxMan
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

Do it! Regularly!

SH:24 is my local provider, one of the most extensive covering a large area of the U.K. but there are other service providers of free home test kits check the sexualhealthhub

.co

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Oh I needed to do this today - thank you for the reminder OP!

Ordered and rather excited about a little prick.

Can we all agree that we hate the lancets?"

I don't. I've got the knack of getting my blood flowing and pricking the best part of the best finger

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By *he Silver FuxMan
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

"Oh I needed to do this today - thank you for the reminder OP!

Ordered and rather excited about a little prick.

Can we all agree that we hate the lancets?"

My blood clots so easily, I’ve spent hours squeezing fingers to get the required volume

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

"A good reminder.

Did a test and got my results back a week ago, a couple of days before a play date."

Good good!

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.

I take it back. I found a different area on the same website ‘CNWL NHS’ that accepted applying with my age and I’ve just ordered one

Well done, I wasn't sure if Hampshire covered you.

Ours is the Chlamydia only test that's 15-24yrs.

Everything else is any age

"Let's talk about it" is the Hampshire/Portsmouth/Southampton/Isle of Wight if anyone needs to know!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

great reminder OP.

i did mine on tuesday.. look how in sync we all are

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

Yeah we can't get them in this area free in the post either

Tinder

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By *hatsWhatCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

Great post!

We’re ahead of the game by a week.

No free services in our area so we use ‘Test Me’. Very happy with what they do, I guess it’s pretty similar for all gone test kits.

Get checked, you filthy buggers

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"It’s not exactly a thing we might want to think about. However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests.

A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love

Let’s be the change we wish to happen.

Post below when you’ve ordered! "

Thanks for the reminder!

It’s not free for me by post but there is a walk-in centre nearby

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By *ixed MisterMan
over a year ago

London

Love this!! sent mine off end of last week.

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By *rSpriteandMsClitBangCouple
over a year ago

hadleigh

Yes OP! Thanks for the reminder thread.

Mine's due to arrive today. Mr Sprite and I always do ours at the same time, because he has to help me get the drop of blood. I bleed quick when I give blood, so I reckon I'm just crap at the Lancet bit

Yay for you all taking your own, and your play partners' health seriously - have a cookie!

Ms Clitbang xxx

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By *ycanNightsMan
over a year ago

Workington

Good reminder...I'm booked in for Tuesday.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Oh I needed to do this today - thank you for the reminder OP!

Ordered and rather excited about a little prick.

Can we all agree that we hate the lancets?"

So I'm a bit odd and quite like the feeling of it. Collecting the blood? No.

And yes, I do everything you're meant to. Normally go to the gym beforehand, have a hot shower, know how to hold my arm in order for the blood flow to be easier...

I always end up having to order more lancets.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Don't forget to do oral and anal testing as well... all 3 orifices can harbour sti's, especially important for those who suck/lick lots of different people unprotected.

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

I’m sad we can’t get them free everywhere!

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By *estarossa.Woman
over a year ago

Flagrante

My local clinic has a drop in service, or a 2 month wait if you dont have symptoms!

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

One of the advantages of being in a monogamous relationship is not having to worry about this

I recall previously the nurse knew me quite well due to my regular visits and used to say "are you being naughty again?"

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By *estarossa.Woman
over a year ago

Flagrante

"One of the advantages of being in a monogamous relationship is not having to worry about this

I recall previously the nurse knew me quite well due to my regular visits and used to say "are you being naughty again?"

I bet you flirted with her!

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

"One of the advantages of being in a monogamous relationship is not having to worry about this

I recall previously the nurse knew me quite well due to my regular visits and used to say "are you being naughty again?"

I bet you flirted with her!

It was the other way around if I recall!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a free NHS service here by post but GUM clinic visits are free for a full workup and always every 12 weeks.

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By *imply DeeWoman
over a year ago

Wherever

I use SH:24, last time three weeks ago, very impressed with the service.

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By *ezebel100Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Not a free NHS service here by post but GUM clinic visits are free for a full workup and always every 12 weeks."

Are they OK about you going every 12wks even if symptom free?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just ordered through fettle as the NHS ones are unavailable

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"My local clinic has a drop in service, or a 2 month wait if you dont have symptoms!

The clinic I use has a drop in service for under 24’s, but every time I ‘drop in’ they’re able to squeeze me in. Good for free condoms and lube too

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Was already on it.

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

Not sure about other NHS providers but SHL offer vag, anal and throat testing which I make use of as the risk of STI infection through oral is often overlooked

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By *eg manMan
over a year ago

newton abbott

all clean

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By *lubchuckerMan
over a year ago

Oxfordshire

In, done and all ordered

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Side note : nothing is a bigger acid test of whether someone actually sees you as a human being and is worth your time or not like their reaction when you tell them they need to get tested as you have just had a positive result. I had a positive chlamydia result not long ago and more than one of the guys I messaged didn’t even acknowledge my message , not even a thanks for letting me know, yet I have heard from them since asking about meeting. Safe to say they haven’t had a response from me and won’t be getting one either

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By *ust a little bit moreWoman
over a year ago

kendal

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

How odd! Might be worth asking at the gp! "

I just go to a sexual health clinic.....

I'm not asking my GP!....

I live in a small village where everyone knows everyone....

My GP is a family friend....

That will NOT be happening!

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By *f.I.Like.It.I.Do.ItCouple
over a year ago

Keighley

I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

How odd! Might be worth asking at the gp!

I just go to a sexual health clinic.....

I'm not asking my GP!....

I live in a small village where everyone knows everyone....

My GP is a family friend....

That will NOT be happening!"

Well they’re confidential so you should be fine!

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

"I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles

Don’t let it expire!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine was done last month.

I do them on average every 3 months and/or at the beginning and end of sexual relationships

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles

Don’t let it expire! "

Should be a charge for people that let NHS ones expire

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

"I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles

You don't even see the needle and if you are active on here you owe it to yourself and the rest of us to test regularly. It really is not that bad!

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By *nkyCplCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"It’s not exactly a thing we might want to think about. However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests.

A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love

Let’s be the change we wish to happen.

Post below when you’ve ordered! "

Don’t get the free NHS postal service here boooo!

We regularly pop into london though. Make a date day of it, STI checks, pizza and pints.

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

"I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles

Don’t let it expire!

Should be a charge for people that let NHS ones expire "

Which would stop people from applying

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine went off in the post last night

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By *avla7799Man
over a year ago

Bicester

Thanks for reminder, just checked - my last one was Jan 23, ordered mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only issue with the NHS service is it can take up to two weeks because of the volume of tests they conduct, my latest one came back clear yesterday from 3 May. The paid for test at home kits from private pharmacies are about a three day turnaround. But it’s something we should all do for sure.

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By *ed MartinMan
over a year ago

Shefford

Try www.sh.uk for mail order self-testing services!

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By *rwildCouple
over a year ago

Ordered home test from NHS.. two weeks ago ....3 days later test arrived did the test the following Monday had results 4 days later.... We can only do this every 3 months NHS policy localy but can always call or go to clinic if test needed sooner for any reasons.. everyone in the LS should be testing

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By *oprocksMan
over a year ago

Didcot

I am always amazed at just how casual the all clear messages are. I also find getting blood from the finger prick works best for me after a really hot bath.

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By *MandMMCouple
over a year ago

Welwyn garden city

Our tests arrived this week.

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By *f.I.Like.It.I.Do.ItCouple
over a year ago

Keighley

"I’ve had the kit in my drawer for weeks, trying to work up the courage. I hate needles

Don’t let it expire!

Should be a charge for people that let NHS ones expire "

Well it’s not an NHS one, so don’t worry yourself, but I just had the reminder so it’s not expired yet. I’ll do it this week

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Not sure about other NHS providers but SHL offer vag, anal and throat testing which I make use of as the risk of STI infection through oral is often overlooked "

I'm with them, but not seen anything regarding throat swabs. How do you get them?

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By *ansexualPandaMan
over a year ago

Near You

Thanks for the reminder, it's been a few months since the last one

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

"Not sure about other NHS providers but SHL offer vag, anal and throat testing which I make use of as the risk of STI infection through oral is often overlooked

I'm with them, but not seen anything regarding throat swabs. How do you get them?"

When you go through the online consultation there is a question asking if you have sex with multiple people at the same time. Ticking yes seems to trigger no holes barred testing, so to speak. I do this routinely now irrespective of whether I have or not since my last test.

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By *ezebel100Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

Test ordered and had text message to say its on its way.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Not sure about other NHS providers but SHL offer vag, anal and throat testing which I make use of as the risk of STI infection through oral is often overlooked

I'm with them, but not seen anything regarding throat swabs. How do you get them?

Thank you.

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

Had someone Dm me about this complaining about my status! Ridiculous!

Apparently I shouldn’t broadcast good sexual health!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Had someone Dm me about this complaining about my status! Ridiculous!

Apparently I shouldn’t broadcast good sexual health!!"

Some people don’t wash their arse op. Remember next time you put up a status

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

"Had someone Dm me about this complaining about my status! Ridiculous!

Apparently I shouldn’t broadcast good sexual health!!

Some people don’t wash their arse op. Remember next time you put up a status

Very true!

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By *mber81Woman
over a year ago

Lives in Preston, Eng

Ohhh thank you for the reminder. Mine arrived last week and is waiting to be used.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tend to be a bit obsessive about it but those lancet pricks never get any easier!

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By *he Silver FuxMan
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

"Not sure about other NHS providers but SHL offer vag, anal and throat testing which I make use of as the risk of STI infection through oral is often overlooked

I'm with them, but not seen anything regarding throat swabs. How do you get them?

What if it’s, like, multiple people but one after another?

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

My kit came today! Great service!

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By *linyMan
over a year ago

Manchester/London

Did mine a few weeks ago and had the (negative) results back in 4 days via text. I’ve got the link for my next tests order already

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I live in an area where they won't send them by post.

But I get tested every 3 months religiously in a clinic.

I used to get mine by post, and now can’t! Apparently now the service is only for people up to the age of 24

I'm definitely not that age and still get mine in the post.

Availability isn't the same nationwide. We can't get free postal tests either. Only for under 25s.

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

All returned and all negative.

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By *rooperRedMan
over a year ago

Littlehampton

I checked and my right hand hasn't cheated on me with anyone so I'm safe for now. Phew!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OP, might not want to think about? I absolutely think about it all the time.

I've bee tested regularly, every 3 months for about 15 years and happily always been clear.

Recreational sex should be, and always has been self Policing, and we all owe it to each other to be part of that. Fabswingers is a toxic site within the scene, and well known as such. Happily the healthier end of the recreational sex world is very aware, and very safe.

In fact I'd go so far as to say it's safer having sex with people in the scene, despite their obvious promiscuity, than it is having sex with randoms in bars when you're d*unk - that lacks consent & safety big time. At least in this community the majority are safe & aware.

Look after each other people.

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By *aviniaCDTV/TS
over a year ago

Leeds (close to GAP)

FREE home tests ordered, done and returned every 3 months and can highly recommend the fantastic service!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners

I used to be. Not anymore

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By *otts-manMan
over a year ago

Long Eaton

Received the free home test kit yesterday, will be doing it this evening

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No clinics and no free post test kits here.

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By *tsJustKateWoman
over a year ago

London

"It’s not exactly a thing we might want to think about. However, as we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests.

A quick google will bring you to your free service on the NHS. It’s free it’s easy, what’s not to love

Let’s be the change we wish to happen.

Post below when you’ve ordered! "

Actually posted mine this morning!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use the nhs postal service. It arrives quick and then the results are sent within 3-4 days. Brilliant service but not widely advertised and I had to do quite a deep google search to find it in my area as most sexual health things seem to be aimed at under 25s.

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over a year ago

Tested in April and had no Willy's near me so all good here

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By *hekMan
over a year ago

N/E London

Lucky to be covered by shl in London.

Collected kit from reception.to DIY this time.

Oral swab nearly gagged but got there.

Anal swab was straightforward.

Wee sample straightforward,

I've always struggled with blood tests (am known as a fainter), but hey gave it a go...OMFG three pricks in three fingers totalled about 5 drops of blood with 5 min "Milking my finger" (a phrase I have only learned of today), just got nowhere).

I was raging with myself about this but no other options. (somewhat reassuring to see comments that others struggle with this too)

Had to send off test with the few drop regardless, but I'll have to book a local clinic to cover the gaps.

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