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

Just a quick question how often do you guys go to the sex clinic for tests we go every three months which we think is adequate. Read a couples profile early and they said every two weeks they are sti tested really !!!!

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

I try to attend once every month

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By *ungBlackTopMan
over a year ago

salford

Every 3 months for me but I think the recommended is 6 monthly but obviously more for those who are more at risk due to promiscuity.

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

Every 4-6 weeks. When i was more active i did sometimes go more often.

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

When I'm meeting i go every 3 months. That is what they recommended was appropriate for my circumstances at the GUM clinic

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

Vary between 3-6 months depending on activity level, just had most recent one but due in 2 months

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

About every 6 weeks depending on how many meets if any we have had.

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

Aim for every 3, usually achieve every 6

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

To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms?

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

3 to six monthly depends a lot on meet levels tho

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms? "
not nieve but just personal choices

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms? "

Don't understand what you wrote ?

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms? "

Because condoms aren't 100% effective against all diseases and are 0% effective against things like genital warts.

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms? "

If you mean why do you go for tests when you can just usecondoms. There are also other things you can catch so it is good to have throat swabs etc etc. You can also catch things with use of condoms you know. Plus it puts one mind at rest and it's good safe practice don't want to go passing things to other people be mature about it !!

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms? "

Because condoms do not protect against everything. And not every still has symptoms. If you go along to your local clinic they can explain everything fully and give advice on how often they recommend testing. Be honest with them about numbers of partners, as to be tested for everything. It's great peace of mind.

My last test was may, I've not had so much as a snog since so no need to go again yet!

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By *VBethTV/TS
over a year ago

Chester

Every 3 months. To echo what others have said, condoms are not a 100% guarantee of protection so a regular test is so important if you meet people.

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

Tell them everything- they've heard, seen and probably more all of it.

Until the hottest young doctor was asking me the questions

She was gorgeous

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

I go every 3 months as recommended by them...get my throat checked too

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

My local club has a sexual health nurse there every Wednesday for advice, testing and any jabs that need doing and I aim to see him every month. The fact he is gorgeous helps distract from the needles

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman
over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

Every 6 months

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

Depends on how often I play if I am not playing then no need but when I am active about every three months which includes throat swabs and hiv x

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By *piritsonfabCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Can I ask those who've been tested very regularly if they have ever tested positive for anything?

Am I right in thinking there's no real treatment for genital warts/herpes but that it isn't really harmful?

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

Only thing tested positive for hpv I have extra smears too x

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

It depends on how many meets I've had as tend not to have many, usually every 6 weeks when meeting or 3 months if not meeting a lot....I actually worry more about oral sex as I do that unprotected Xx

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By *oderndaylivesCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

I get tested about every 6 months and before I have unprotected sex in any (new long term) relationship. Never had anything yet, touch wood. There is treatment for herpes and warts, herpes i think you can get creams for, and warts can be frozen or creamed. I caught the normal cold sore virus from someone using my cup and not washing it was very sick when I caught the virus, and I had a few cold sores since, but cured the last cold sore I had with garlic and have never had another one. I'm not sure if you can use garlic down south though! I cant imagine what it would be like having genital herpes, and anyone who does has my full sympathy.

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

All mine have been clear but you're only as clean as your last meet

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms? "
not sure quite what your asking but even using condoms for penetrative sex.. there are still risks... and as I would rather go without than give oral with a condom although much smaller risk.. there is still a risk.

Also there is risk from group play just from cross contamination...

I may be misunderstanding this post but it sounds like your saying if you use condoms why do people need testing... in which case

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms? not sure quite what your asking but even using condoms for penetrative sex.. there are still risks... and as I would rather go without than give oral with a condom although much smaller risk.. there is still a risk.

Also there is risk from group play just from cross contamination...

I may be misunderstanding this post but it sounds like your saying if you use condoms why do people need testing... in which case "

indeed but this view is surprisingly common

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By *romleycouple 400Couple
over a year ago

bromley

Y don't they have club tests or don't let people in or play with out clear test can be a swingers app on phone may be some thing to think about

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By *romleycouple 400Couple
over a year ago

bromley

We go every 3 months

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


"Y don't they have club tests or don't let people in or play with out clear test can be a swingers app on phone may be some thing to think about "

What those who have been tested should be chipped x

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By *ranimallxl5Man
over a year ago

Winchester


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms? "

Sti can be passed by bus hand jobs sometimes

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms?

Sti can be passed by bus hand jobs sometimes"

Bus hand jobs are very risky.

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


"Y don't they have club tests or don't let people in or play with out clear test can be a swingers app on phone may be some thing to think about "

False sense of security. They could have contracted something since,or had something that hadn't shown up in the most recent test. Thinking they are clear could make people take risks they wouldn't normally.

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms?

Sti can be passed by bus hand jobs sometimes

Bus hand jobs are very risky."

Especially if its the driver lol x

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By *romleycouple 400Couple
over a year ago

bromley


"Y don't they have club tests or don't let people in or play with out clear test can be a swingers app on phone may be some thing to think about

What those who have been tested should be chipped x"

Omg c put our heads together get thing cleaned up Pmsl

J got sterilised and we r 100% clean and clear so if others were and 100%

No risk if 100% honest

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


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms?

Sti can be passed by bus hand jobs sometimes

Bus hand jobs are very risky."

Especially if you're the driver

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By *ranimallxl5Man
over a year ago

Winchester


"To sound nieve. Why do you need to of you use condoms?

Sti can be passed by bus hand jobs sometimes

Bus hand jobs are very risky.

Especially if you're the driver "

I wrote that sloppy..like a bj

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

Totally depending on my mood. Three months is the norm but sometimes I have been known to go monthly

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


"Y don't they have club tests or don't let people in or play with out clear test can be a swingers app on phone may be some thing to think about

False sense of security. They could have contracted something since,or had something that hadn't shown up in the most recent test. Thinking they are clear could make people take risks they wouldn't normally. "

You could say the same about the pill though.

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

Every 3 months when we are active, our clinic is great too the nurse knows all about our lifestyle and quizzes us about the different clubs. She does the throat swab and let's me go to the toilet to do the vaginal. Pauls is straight forward too just a quick wee in a cup.

Always surprises me how many people don't get tested

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

Thanks for the replys folks.

It was a general question as we did not know why. So thank you to the people who educated us, we appreciate it.

I'm more shocked at the people who did not understand the question!

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

how descreteare clinics, does GP get to know results?

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

Every three months

Don't know if the gp does if they find something but not if it's all clear

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


"Thanks for the replys folks.

It was a general question as we did not know why. So thank you to the people who educated us, we appreciate it.

I'm more shocked at the people who did not understand the question!

"
so we're you asking why do you need testing if you use condoms?

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By *VBethTV/TS
over a year ago

Chester


"how descreteare clinics, does GP get to know results?"

No, the results are known only by the clinic and you. They will prescribe any treatment necessary without recourse to your GP.

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

Every 3 months but the THT were testing at Eurekas last Thursday so did the old swab test (and got a handful of free condoms)

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

Technically if your doing bareback you should go every time you have sex x

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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago

Wakefield


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Because condoms do not protect against everything. And not every still has symptoms. If you go along to your local clinic they can explain everything fully and give advice on how often they recommend testing. Be honest with them about numbers of partners, as to be tested for everything. It's great peace of mind.

My last test was may, I've not had so much as a snog since so no need to go again yet! "

Seems to be some confusion here.

You started off good but the last paragraph shows a little misunderstanding.

STI tests are like condoms (not 100% effective).

It is very possible for an STI to be incubating and not show up in a test therefore it is advisable to get regular tests even if you have not had a meet since the last test.

BTW we also suggest everyone being tested claim the play bareback. That way you are offered the full range of tests that some clinics reserve for those at high risk.

We get tested every 6-8 weeks

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


"Technically if your doing bareback you should go every time you have sex x"

Takes 2 weeks for some things to show up, so not really.

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


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Because condoms do not protect against everything. And not every still has symptoms. If you go along to your local clinic they can explain everything fully and give advice on how often they recommend testing. Be honest with them about numbers of partners, as to be tested for everything. It's great peace of mind.

My last test was may, I've not had so much as a snog since so no need to go again yet!

Seems to be some confusion here.

You started off good but the last paragraph shows a little misunderstanding.

STI tests are like condoms (not 100% effective).

It is very possible for an STI to be incubating and not show up in a test therefore it is advisable to get regular tests even if you have not had a meet since the last test.

BTW we also suggest everyone being tested claim the play bareback. That way you are offered the full range of tests that some clinics reserve for those at high risk.

We get tested every 6-8 weeks

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My test was the required time after last sex, to cover any incubation periods. Was tested 3 months prior, at the same times as the guy I was dating at the time, mays testing was after we broke up, I go as advised by the clinic, have the full works, and they're aware of my life style.

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

I felt really really uncomfortable when I went 3 months ago ( havnt been with anyone since so no need to get checked) so really weary of going g back again

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


"Y don't they have club tests or don't let people in or play with out clear test can be a swingers app on phone may be some thing to think about

False sense of security. They could have contracted something since,or had something that hadn't shown up in the most recent test. Thinking they are clear could make people take risks they wouldn't normally.

You could say the same about the pill though. "

True. People are informed that the pill isn't 100% effective for contraception. Even my hysterectomy wasn't,I could still have had an ectopic pregnancy. Best thing is to take the precautions that are available.

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


"I felt really really uncomfortable when I went 3 months ago ( havnt been with anyone since so no need to get checked) so really weary of going g back again "

The more you go the more comfortable you feel.

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


"I felt really really uncomfortable when I went 3 months ago ( havnt been with anyone since so no need to get checked) so really weary of going g back again

The more you go the more comfortable you feel. "

Wasn't the being there is was uncomfortable with.. it was all the questions the women was asking me I felt really uneasy about x

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


"I felt really really uncomfortable when I went 3 months ago ( havnt been with anyone since so no need to get checked) so really weary of going g back again

The more you go the more comfortable you feel.

Wasn't the being there is was uncomfortable with.. it was all the questions the women was asking me I felt really uneasy about x "

They are pretty personal, but are standard questions asked to all, my last testing appointment I got a doc in his 60's, looked like a slimmer santa!

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


"Technically if your doing bareback you should go every time you have sex x"

I agree

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

Every 4-6 weeks, and if a condom breaks, a week after the incident. Then the 4-6 weeks will start from that date.

Always opt for a full screen including HIV.

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

oral sex has its risks as well as protected penetrative sex

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By *iscean MaleMan
over a year ago

Darlaston

Only been tested once and clean.. due to a cheating ex.

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


"Technically if your doing bareback you should go every time you have sex x"

But some sexual transmitted diseases,will show up just one month after the sex! Like aids for example.

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


"Only been tested once and clean.. due to a cheating ex."

You've veris for meets. Any of them could've had an STI that doesn't have symptoms. Condoms are not 100% effective in preventing infection. If you don't get tested, you could be walking round with an infection and not know it. Putting future meets at risk.

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


"Technically if your doing bareback you should go every time you have sex x

Takes 2 weeks for some things to show up, so not really. "

So if you fuck 3 people in that time....no point going at all then really x

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By *iscean MaleMan
over a year ago

Darlaston


"Only been tested once and clean.. due to a cheating ex.

You've veris for meets. Any of them could've had an STI that doesn't have symptoms. Condoms are not 100% effective in preventing infection. If you don't get tested, you could be walking round with an infection and not know it. Putting future meets at risk. "

Valid point however you are assuming there was a need for a condom. Just a thought.. do you go to the std clinic each time you have an intimate meet

Ultimately going every eg 3 months doesnt mean you are free off std inbetween and one may have caught something inbetween and not know till next sti clinic date

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


"Only been tested once and clean.. due to a cheating ex.

You've veris for meets. Any of them could've had an STI that doesn't have symptoms. Condoms are not 100% effective in preventing infection. If you don't get tested, you could be walking round with an infection and not know it. Putting future meets at risk.

Valid point however you are assuming there was a need for a condom. Just a thought.. do you go to the std clinic each time you have an intimate meet

Ultimately going every eg 3 months doesnt mean you are free off std inbetween and one may have caught something inbetween and not know till next sti clinic date "
Why wouldn't there be a need for a condom? You've lost me?

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