FabSwingers.com forum: Monthly STI test reminder!

Down the back of the sofa.

As we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests, it’s very much part of the ethical bit of enm!

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

Let’s be the change we wish to happen.

Post below when you’ve ordered!

Some areas are different but there will be some provision! I believe free testing is every three months!

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By *edeWoman
37 weeks ago

the abyss

Going to get mine booked in today!!

The area I'm in used to have to kits through the post but they've stopped unfortunately. Hey ho, of to the clinic I go.

Thank you for the reminder

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By *ueerKinkyCoupleCouple
37 weeks ago

Cambridge (She/They And They/Them)

I’m off to the clinic today.

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By *lossomTreeWoman
37 weeks ago

Ipswich

Ordered my latest kit last week.

My area has changed provider so am interested to see how they compare to sh.uk

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By *uckslut and MCouple
37 weeks ago

Poole

Had our results back last week ( all clear). But not keen on the new sh24 packaging. So much over packing, it's a waste. But always quick to return the results.

But if this thread - thanks op, persudes a couple more people to test, who have not before, it's a good thing.

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By *oxy jWoman
37 weeks ago

somerset

im lucky that i do some voluntary work for a sexual health charity that works hand in hand with nhs so i test every 6 weeks

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By *acksmith22Man
37 weeks ago

cannock

May I ask how long dose it take to get to if you ask one thourgh the post please

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By *heNaughtyTwosomeCouple
37 weeks ago

Kent

Excellent post so wanted to bump it up the list

Get tested people

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By *hesubtlegentMan
37 weeks ago

surrey

I’ve been tested and clear beginning of this month

went to the clinic as I am too squeamish to take my own blood.

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By *rancois Du Bois OP Man
37 weeks ago

Down the back of the sofa.

"May I ask how long dose it take to get to if you ask one thourgh the post please "

It’s really quick, couple of days to arrive and once you’ve sent of a couple of days for results.

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By *arryandhedgehogCouple
37 weeks ago

Thurrock

Results came back on Monday negative for everything

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Just ordered a new test now I'm playing again. Thanks for the reminder

Still shocks me how many people have never been tested (or even worse, want to play bare with strangers)

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By *hatsWhatCoupleCouple
37 weeks ago

Northampton

Great post.

As a point of interest, what are the free test kits testing for and how? SH24 as an example?

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By *arryandhedgehogCouple
37 weeks ago

Thurrock

When you order you can choose. As a basic they test for chlamydia but you can request for HIV, syphilis, Hep B & C. They do it through a mixture of urine samples, blood tests and sometimes swaps. The blood test is a finger prick and you massage your finger into a sample tube, it’s not as bad as it sounds. Everything you need comes in the kit with instructions.

"Great post.

As a point of interest, what are the free test kits testing for and how? SH24 as an example? "

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By *anJenny 181Couple
37 weeks ago

Preston

locally it's 14 days for results from the home tests.

Getting blood into those pots is difficult but if you milk the cut with the lip of the pot it really helps.

Going into the clinic for the first time feels awkward but the staff are super professional.

Happy to say we are both negative & not had a meet since the test

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By *aughty2foryouCouple
37 weeks ago

Devon/Cornwall

"Had our results back last week ( all clear). But not keen on the new sh24 packaging. So much over packing, it's a waste. But always quick to return the results.

But if this thread - thanks op, persudes a couple more people to test, who have not before, it's a good thing. "

We thought the same... the packaging seems more fashion than function. It just seems too much!

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
37 weeks ago

Manchester-ish

This thread is always a great reminder. My test is with SH24 as we speak.

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Great post!

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By *ivemealadybonerWoman
37 weeks ago

somewhere

Ordered ours today, not as though we've met anyone else since the last one but I didn't manage to get enough bloody red stuff last time x

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

No clinics here, only postal test, but they're free and discreet, so we're lucky on that score.

(Look up FriskyWales)

I'm just old fashioned and would prefer a clinic

P.s Thanks OP for raising the topivlc.

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By *olchesterGuy1984Man
37 weeks ago

Colchester

I get tested every 2-3 months and post my last test date on my profile.

Always open with others on my results - We're all adults having fun and it's the responsible thing to do.

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By *ickingdelightMan
37 weeks ago

Cotswolds

Great post and should be more socially acceptable with casual sex being the most mainstream.

Although I always get the sense the ones that typically need to test aren’t the ones that do…

For me a test is always good as a precaution alongside playing safe.

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By *tsJustKateWoman
37 weeks ago

London

Got my results only last week. All clear as usual!!

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By *1newfunWoman
37 weeks ago

Eastleigh

For Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton…. https://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk/

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By *ortyairCouple
37 weeks ago

Wallasey

Anyone else find the blood test takes forever and is so hard getting it in that little tube.

Talk about getting a blood out of a stone, and the little trick hurts...

MRS X

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By *ian StephensTV/TS
37 weeks ago

Nottinghamshire

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By *ian StephensTV/TS
37 weeks ago

Nottinghamshire

"When you order you can choose. As a basic they test for chlamydia but you can request for HIV, syphilis, Hep B & C. They do it through a mixture of urine samples, blood tests and sometimes swaps. The blood test is a finger prick and you massage your finger into a sample tube, it’s not as bad as it sounds. Everything you need comes in the kit with instructions.

Great post.

As a point of interest, what are the free test kits testing for and how? SH24 as an example? "

I've never been offered a choice. It's always chlamydia and gonorrhoea only. I think it depends on area as to what you are offered. xx

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By *ikeExMan
37 weeks ago

Here to Eternity

I regularly test... its only fair on me and the others that I will have sex with. But... I used to do the mail order sh uk tests until my blood sample couldn't be used last time (too dehydrated??)

This time, I went to the local GU clinic only to find that they don't SMS the result anymore.. I have to call a number.. enter a code they gave me, and listen to the response.

I'm sure I can share the number and code with potential sexual partners.. but has anyone else come across this little sticking point by using their local GU Medicine??

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By *hesubtlegentMan
37 weeks ago

surrey

"I regularly test... its only fair on me and the others that I will have sex with. But... I used to do the mail order sh uk tests until my blood sample couldn't be used last time (too dehydrated??)

This time, I went to the local GU clinic only to find that they don't SMS the result anymore.. I have to call a number.. enter a code they gave me, and listen to the response.

I'm sure I can share the number and code with potential sexual partners.. but has anyone else come across this little sticking point by using their local GU Medicine??"

Never heard that before. I got my results back by sms.

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Ordered my test from SH24 website on Wednesday night, last week.

Kit arrived Friday morning.

Samples taken, posted it back Friday afternoon.

Checked the tracking number, so I know it arrived at the lab on Monday morning.

Results (all clear) texted to me on Tuesday afternoon.

Excellent service, as always.

Really, there's no reason not to do it.

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By *ikeExMan
37 weeks ago

Here to Eternity

I asked about this, and they said if the NHS / Hospital GU clinic do the tests (at my local hospital) they aren't allowed.

still - I can share the telephone number.. code and my date of birth with any potential sex partner.

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By *heNaughtyTwosomeCouple
37 weeks ago

Kent

Just bumping this excellent post again, get tested people

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
37 weeks ago

Manchester-ish

"This thread is always a great reminder. My test is with SH24 as we speak.

Jx"

Results back this afternoon. All clear

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By *ick1111Man
37 weeks ago

Near Spalding

Tested three weeks ago and all come back negative. ??

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By *oalaB63Man
37 weeks ago

Coulsdon

"Anyone else find the blood test takes forever and is so hard getting it in that little tube.

Talk about getting a blood out of a stone, and the little trick hurts...

MRS X"

One of the advisors at my clinic advised to wrap your hand around a warm mug of drink or hot water for a while before attempting to get the blood sample yourself. It certainly seems to help if your hands / fingers are nice and warm.

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By *ick_RyderMan
37 weeks ago

Blackpool

I've just ordered a home test kit.

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By *ick1111Man
37 weeks ago

Near Spalding

"Anyone else find the blood test takes forever and is so hard getting it in that little tube.

Talk about getting a blood out of a stone, and the little trick hurts...

MRS X

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By * F 2018Couple
37 weeks ago

shropshire

"As we’re in a group of people that had more sex than others with different partners, we should have regular tests, it’s very much part of the ethical bit of enm!

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

Let’s be the change we wish to happen.

Post below when you’ve ordered!

Some areas are different but there will be some provision! I believe free testing is every three months!"

Yep our was ordered on line the other day...plus free condoms

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By *abidosieMan
35 weeks ago

Falkirk

Great rhread, thanks for raising awareness OP. From what I can find out, home test kits aren't available in Scotland. I'd really like the convenience of home testing. Does anyone know if home testing is available in Scotland?

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