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By *exwize OP   Couple
over a year ago

Stafford

HI

Just wondered if any Fab users have ever used rapid HIV testing services in swinging clubs/dogging sites? What are your thoughts on this?

J

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

I wouldn't use it as I wouldn't trust the results. Prefer the proper clinic.

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

They do give your results quickly and they're used a lot in drug teams and sexual assault teams in the nhs now but always remember it can take up to 3 months for the antibodies to the virus to be produced so any HIV test will only tell you that you didn't have HIV 3 month ago...

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By *exwize OP   Couple
over a year ago

Stafford

Thanks for your replies

I was asking for other site users thoughts on this as the health promotion team I work for has just launched this service in dogging/cruising areas. Obviously we inform people about 'the window period' and also encourage them to go to the GU clinic for a full screening afterwards.

Some people we meet have never attended a GU clinic (for various reasons...) and I think offering this service perhaps will make people more aware about looking after their sexual health - even if they choose not to test with us.

J

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


"Thanks for your replies

I was asking for other site users thoughts on this as the health promotion team I work for has just launched this service in dogging/cruising areas. Obviously we inform people about 'the window period' and also encourage them to go to the GU clinic for a full screening afterwards.

Some people we meet have never attended a GU clinic (for various reasons...) and I think offering this service perhaps will make people more aware about looking after their sexual health - even if they choose not to test with us.

J"

Sounds like a good initiative and if it at least captures some at risk individuals that can only be a good thing

A friend of mine worked for a sexual health charity 20 or so years ago taking condoms to known dogging and gay cruising areas and used to get a lot of abuse mainly because they were targeting men who have sex with men...and this was in the very dark days of HIV...many of them refused to acknowledge that they were in a high risk category...and many refused the free condoms and screening offered...I really hope we've moved on from those days but I remain unconvinced on many levels

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Thanks for your replies

I was asking for other site users thoughts on this as the health promotion team I work for has just launched this service in dogging/cruising areas. Obviously we inform people about 'the window period' and also encourage them to go to the GU clinic for a full screening afterwards.

Some people we meet have never attended a GU clinic (for various reasons...) and I think offering this service perhaps will make people more aware about looking after their sexual health - even if they choose not to test with us.

J

Sounds like a good initiative and if it at least captures some at risk individuals that can only be a good thing

A friend of mine worked for a sexual health charity 20 or so years ago taking condoms to known dogging and gay cruising areas and used to get a lot of abuse mainly because they were targeting men who have sex with men...and this was in the very dark days of HIV...many of them refused to acknowledge that they were in a high risk category...and many refused the free condoms and screening offered...I really hope we've moved on from those days but I remain unconvinced on many levels"

I worked in an HIV charity 20 years ago and the prevention work is so important. We also did the outreach into clubs, cottages and other known meeting places. Hard work but hopefully the work we did back then helped to keep the HIV numbers relatively low in this country.

OP, I think it's worth trying and, as you know, you might need to go back a few times before people trust you enough to take up the offer.

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


"HI

Just wondered if any Fab users have ever used rapid HIV testing services in swinging clubs/dogging sites? What are your thoughts on this?

J"

Hadn't read your profile. I think it would be a great idea for the types of people that wouldn't normally go to a clinic. Sexual health information is very important. Good luck.

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

Sorry, posted before I finished...good luck!!

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I've had a few rapid HIV tests as that's what they offered in a gum clinic I used to go to in London...they are as good as the 2 weeks one

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

excellent idea

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By *exwize OP   Couple
over a year ago

Stafford

Thanks for the positive feedback

I think things are moving forward but there will always be those that refuse to engage with us either because they won't acknowledge they are putting themselves at risk, or because they are scared that they might 'out' themselves (this is especially true for MSMs who are married and often won't carry condoms with them). We do leave condoms in public sex areas so that people can take them if they need to (they always take them but don't always dispose of their litter after!)

Although most of our work is still targeted at men who have sex with men we have now started working with the dogging/swinging community. I think it's important for everybody to be well informed about their sexual health.

Once again thanks for all your positive comments!

Josephina

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

Yes, had one at a club back in January. Took a few mins and the ladies doing them were lovely and supportive.

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