FabSwingers.com forum: Test or no test

By *aris69 OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Just wanted to throw this out there and hope to get some good honest feedback

Obviously no body wants to get an STI and I would hope that people were concerned about there health if not they should be

If you are having a swinging life style I personally think it only makes sense to get yourself tested every so often what is everyones thoughts ?

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

most people seem to. it makes sense to be treated for an STI, if you get one, than to have your dick or fanny rot and drop off.

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

I get tested regularly and most people I have met from the scene do as well

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman
over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

Yep

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

Just had an hiv test and it came back all clear.

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By *mo-amas-amatMan
over a year ago

brighton

This is kind of like asking, if I throw myself out of an aeroplane, should I wear a parachute?

It's a choice. Like everything.

But there are sensible choices.

And risky ones.

Pick one.

And then get tested....

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

"Just wanted to throw this out there and hope to get some good honest feedback

Obviously no body wants to get an STI and I would hope that people were concerned about there health if not they should be

If you are having a swinging life style I personally think it only makes sense to get yourself tested every so often what is everyones thoughts ? "

Every three months here.....

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

i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask.

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

Makes perfect sense to me.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask."

I don't know the answer to that. It might be swelling where the needle went in. You know what I'm going to say though don't you?

if you're worried ask a doctor. :mumalert:

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

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask.

I don't know the answer to that. It might be swelling where the needle went in. You know what I'm going to say though don't you?

if you're worried ask a doctor. :mumalert:"

thanks mum haha. i took the plaster thing off in the bath so only noticed it about an hour ago.

might google lump only, i did google lump and small bruise coz that's exactly what i've got but didn't find anything explaining it. also nothing bad though so that's good.

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

googling just lump helped, i found and NHS pdf file saying it's normal. also found some gory descriptions of other things and feel sick now.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask.

I don't know the answer to that. It might be swelling where the needle went in. You know what I'm going to say though don't you?

if you're worried ask a doctor. :mumalert:

thanks mum haha. i took the plaster thing off in the bath so only noticed it about an hour ago.

might google lump only, i did google lump and small bruise coz that's exactly what i've got but didn't find anything explaining it. also nothing bad though so that's good.

If you Google "lump" you will be terrified within the first two search results

I think that if you had a blood clot it wouldn't be visible or noticeable to the touch. Does it hurt more than normal?

#notmedicallyqualifiedinanyway

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"googling just lump helped, i found and NHS pdf file saying it's normal. also found some gory descriptions of other things and feel sick now."

Good. Ignore the above

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

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask.

I don't know the answer to that. It might be swelling where the needle went in. You know what I'm going to say though don't you?

if you're worried ask a doctor. :mumalert:

thanks mum haha. i took the plaster thing off in the bath so only noticed it about an hour ago.

might google lump only, i did google lump and small bruise coz that's exactly what i've got but didn't find anything explaining it. also nothing bad though so that's good.

If you Google "lump" you will be terrified within the first two search results

I think that if you had a blood clot it wouldn't be visible or noticeable to the touch. Does it hurt more than normal?

#notmedicallyqualifiedinanyway"

doesn't hurt no, if i touch it it just feels hard. it should be gone in 5 days. i am reassured by the NHS page that it's ok, and if not i will die in my sleep and not notice anyway.

yeah won't be googling any more medical stuff without thinking of better ways to word them.

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

"googling just lump helped, i found and NHS pdf file saying it's normal. also found some gory descriptions of other things and feel sick now.

Good. Ignore the above

lol ok.

kind of too late but i'll pretend i didn't reply.

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

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask.

I don't know the answer to that. It might be swelling where the needle went in. You know what I'm going to say though don't you?

if you're worried ask a doctor. :mumalert:

thanks mum haha. i took the plaster thing off in the bath so only noticed it about an hour ago.

might google lump only, i did google lump and small bruise coz that's exactly what i've got but didn't find anything explaining it. also nothing bad though so that's good.

If you Google "lump" you will be terrified within the first two search results

I think that if you had a blood clot it wouldn't be visible or noticeable to the touch. Does it hurt more than normal?

#notmedicallyqualifiedinanyway

doesn't hurt no, if i touch it it just feels hard. it should be gone in 5 days. i am reassured by the NHS page that it's ok, and if not i will die in my sleep and not notice anyway.

yeah won't be googling any more medical stuff without thinking of better ways to word them."

Never EVER Google anal fistula

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

I prefer a head in the sand approach. I'd be horrified to find I'd caught something so no symptoms no worry

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

We go every 4-6 weeks but in between each other going. Even when like now its been a few months since we had sex with others as there is still risks from oral and cross contamination.

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

you should do but how many people would admit they dont get tested. I met a man who said he didnt. It could be a long way to travel and you have to wait a long time to get seen. People maybe too busy to find the time to go every three months, or think they dont need too.

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By *inkyChrissy99TV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

Recently been tested for the first time, find the results out next week.

Will start a 3 month cycle then, its free so silly not to

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

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask.

I don't know the answer to that. It might be swelling where the needle went in. You know what I'm going to say though don't you?

if you're worried ask a doctor. :mumalert:

thanks mum haha. i took the plaster thing off in the bath so only noticed it about an hour ago.

might google lump only, i did google lump and small bruise coz that's exactly what i've got but didn't find anything explaining it. also nothing bad though so that's good.

If you Google "lump" you will be terrified within the first two search results

I think that if you had a blood clot it wouldn't be visible or noticeable to the touch. Does it hurt more than normal?

#notmedicallyqualifiedinanyway

doesn't hurt no, if i touch it it just feels hard. it should be gone in 5 days. i am reassured by the NHS page that it's ok, and if not i will die in my sleep and not notice anyway.

yeah won't be googling any more medical stuff without thinking of better ways to word them.

Never EVER Google anal fistula"

i so want to do this now, but i won't.

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By *arnaclebillMan
over a year ago

Robin Hood County

"Just wanted to throw this out there and hope to get some good honest feedback

Obviously no body wants to get an STI and I would hope that people were concerned about there health if not they should be

If you are having a swinging life style I personally think it only makes sense to get yourself tested every so often what is everyones thoughts ? "

I Have to have a blood test every month due to the pills I'm taking for rheumatoid arthritis so I get tested for STI and HIV at the same time

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

"Recently been tested for the first time, find the results out next week.

Will start a 3 month cycle then, its free so silly not to

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glad you have been tested but this still surprises me. That people in their mid 30s are getting tested for the first time.. and its not uncommon...

Had someone we knew ( now left the site..) mid 50s and went for the first time after years of swinging because as they always played safe they didnt need to.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

I went with a mate the first time because I had no idea what to expect. Realised it's not embarrassing, and not too time consuming.

Been going every 12 weeks since then.

I've also opted to have the hepatitis jab too just in case.

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

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask."

It all depends on the skill of the flowbottomist same some bride you and some just have that magic touch

pressing down hard on a puncture for a few minuets will reduce the bruising as well

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

Test test test!!!

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over a year ago

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask.

It all depends on the skill of the flowbottomist same some bride you and some just have that magic touch

pressing down hard on a puncture for a few minuets will reduce the bruising as well

thanks. i'm not panicking today, found an NHS site saying it can happen. the lump and bruise are still there but smaller today.

she is good at taking bloods, i never felt a thing yesterday and usually i feel a scratch.

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

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask.

It all depends on the skill of the flowbottomist same some bride you and some just have that magic touch

pressing down hard on a puncture for a few minuets will reduce the bruising as well

thanks. i'm not panicking today, found an NHS site saying it can happen. the lump and bruise are still there but smaller today.

she is good at taking bloods, i never felt a thing yesterday and usually i feel a scratch."

I always bruised lots after they took bloods but last couple of times I've applied pressure a bit longer and kept my arm still. Before I kept flexing it for some reason.

I've not been bruised my last two tests now.

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

"i've got a lump where they took my bloods today, i've had bruises before and know that's normal but is this lump normal or have i got a blood clot?

might as well ask.

It all depends on the skill of the flowbottomist same some bride you and some just have that magic touch

pressing down hard on a puncture for a few minuets will reduce the bruising as well

thanks. i'm not panicking today, found an NHS site saying it can happen. the lump and bruise are still there but smaller today.

she is good at taking bloods, i never felt a thing yesterday and usually i feel a scratch.

I always bruised lots after they took bloods but last couple of times I've applied pressure a bit longer and kept my arm still. Before I kept flexing it for some reason.

I've not been bruised my last two tests now. "

that's good. i don't always bruise and when i do they're tiny but the lump was something new and it bothered me.

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