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By *ueerKinkyCouple OP   Couple
31 weeks ago

Cambridge (She/They And They/Them)

Hi all

Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?

Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.

Anyone else encountering problems?

Dee

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By *bi HaiveMan
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31 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

I guess it's a postcode lottery.

Ordered my regular home testing kit yesterday on SH:UK and it'll be here in a couple of days.

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
31 weeks ago

South Down

Try early in the morning (if you haven't already)

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By *lueeyes20thMan
31 weeks ago

Sale

It took me three weeks of trying at 7am every morning. Eventually I go lucky. But it arrived the following week whilst I was away. The day after it arrived I was getting txts telling me I needed to take the test asap and return it! I got home and sent it immediately. All negative. I'll go through the same routine in 3 months.

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By *-ChelmoMan
31 weeks ago

Chelmsford/Edmonton

I’ve been fortunate when I have ordered one that they have come quickly. However I know that locally when I tried to order one from SH24 they’d stopped in my area. Fortunately through local NHS there are still services available so o don’t know if maybe checking under local NHS services may help people waiting for one?

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By *asher11Man
31 weeks ago

market harborough

start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed

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By *hatsWhatCoupleCouple
31 weeks ago

Northampton

Plenty of suppliers online. We use test.me

Fast delivery and fast results. Full profile and swabs

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.

I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location

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By *litterbabeWoman
31 weeks ago

hiding from cock pics.

I always find them quite easy to get hold of, if they've all been allocated I just go back on just after midnight and usually get one sent quickly

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By *jEuphoriaCouple
31 weeks ago

north kent


"Hi all

Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?

Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.

Anyone else encountering problems?

Dee"

Jeez, and they wonder why STI’s are on the increase.

I find it’s easier to go straight to the clinic.

The nurse there told me, you can only get 2 kits a year, which is appalling.

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By *ellhungvweMan
31 weeks ago

Cheltenham


"I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.

I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location"

I ordered mine two days ago and it arrived today.

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By *ad NannaWoman
31 weeks ago

East London

My test centre texts me to remind me I'm due a test.

I order online and it arrives within a couple of days.

Results come back pretty quick too.

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By *ad NannaWoman
31 weeks ago

East London


"Hi all

Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?

Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.

Anyone else encountering problems?

Dee

Jeez, and they wonder why STI’s are on the increase.

I find it’s easier to go straight to the clinic.

The nurse there told me, you can only get 2 kits a year, which is appalling. "

I can't get an in person appointment unless I have symptoms. You used to be able to turn up and queue.

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By *xhib12Man
31 weeks ago

Blyth


"I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.

I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location"

Because SH:24 don't cover the whole country, only certain areas.

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By *aughtynigel02121980Man
31 weeks ago

Brandon


"Hi all

Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?

Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.

Anyone else encountering problems?

Dee"

I had exactly the same trouble. Anyway I gave them a ring to order a kit as it wouldn't allow me to order a kit.

Kit finally arrives so do the normal and send it off. Get the text to say I'm able to check my results. Try to log in and it won't allow me to. Changed passwords ect.

Long story short the people that used to do the express kits/results has been taken over by a different company

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By *carlet SeductionWoman
31 weeks ago

Maidstone

I've never had a problem ordering online. My kit arrived today. I believe postcode lottery as where I lived before you couldn't get it online you had to go to the walk in clinic. Unless you had symptoms.

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By *amieLDN22Man
31 weeks ago

London

If you can't get hold of a testing kit you should be able to call the nearest sexual health clinic and do it in person.

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By *4rkk1ttenWoman
31 weeks ago

East Mids

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By *lasphemousGirlWoman
31 weeks ago

Cambs

I had this problem, but on sh24 the counter resets at midnight, I just go and order at that time. Not sure about other companies though.

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By *he Bearded Rock GeekMan
31 weeks ago

Huthwaite

I use SH.UK, you can get 4 postal kits a year from them and they send you a reminder

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
31 weeks ago

wonderland.


"I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.

I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location"
Not all areas are covered by them though..

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By *DI SocialsWoman
31 weeks ago

York


"I guess it's a postcode lottery.

Ordered my regular home testing kit yesterday on SH:UK and it'll be here in a couple of days. "

They are so quick ain't they

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By *aulupforitMan
31 weeks ago

Corbridge

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By *aulupforitMan
31 weeks ago

Corbridge


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "

I can not give blood because of the medication I take

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By *lderflower_AppleWoman
31 weeks ago

Basingstoke


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "

Unless they've started doing that in the past year, I'm not sure this is correct. I've never had a full check in 30 years of donating blood every 16 weeks. And how would the vaginal swab work from a blood test???

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By *oft_SensualTV/TS
31 weeks ago

Yorkshire

I used to order HIV self test kits direct from Passante Healthcare- granted it isn't a full screen- but they were reasonably affordable, reliable and arrived promptly in the middle of Covid.

I'm assuming going to your local GUM clinic isn't an option OP?

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

I have encountered this in the past.

I now have an account and can order when I want.

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By *valiceslutTV/TS
30 weeks ago

London


"My test centre texts me to remind me I'm due a test.

I order online and it arrives within a couple of days.

Results come back pretty quick too."

Same - always prompt for me in north London

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By *ueerKinkyCouple OP   Couple
30 weeks ago

Cambridge (She/They And They/Them)

Thanks everyone. We’ll keep trying x

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "

Good effort Bash and I like your thinking.

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By *mmaleiaWoman
30 weeks ago

East Northamptonshire

Why can’t you get these in rural postcodes?

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
30 weeks ago

Newcastle


"I've never had a problem with SH:24. Always arrives within a couple of days of ordering online.

I'm not sure how it could be a postcode lottery or localised problem as the kits come from, and are returned to, a central UK location Not all areas are covered by them though.. "

They’re not available in my area. It sucks that it’s not available in certain postcodes. The websites direct me to payable testing services called ‘Fettle’, ‘Test Me’ or the nearest sexual health clinic, which is only open office hours, so I would have to take time off work.

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By *amsubMan
30 weeks ago

hyde


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "
that is great cheers

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By *enelope PitstopWoman
30 weeks ago

Lincoln


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed

Unless they've started doing that in the past year, I'm not sure this is correct. I've never had a full check in 30 years of donating blood every 16 weeks. And how would the vaginal swab work from a blood test??? "

They don't...they screen blood for HIV and the Hepatitis virus in its various guises...I don't know of they inform donors of a positive screening either...

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By *ike-the-bikeMan
30 weeks ago

Thrapston

I have had the same issue, I contacted them on Facebook and they say to contact them by phone or at midnight.

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By *ike-the-bikeMan
30 weeks ago

Thrapston

We are the same area. Cambridge

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By *ememberMan
30 weeks ago

St Neots

The Icash service for Cambridgeshire is only allowing 20 test kits a day to be released .

The refresh occurs at midnight so you will have better luck at that time of day/night.

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By *alcon43Woman
30 weeks ago

Paisley


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "

Women give a swab as well as blood tests don’t pick up everything.

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By *ad NannaWoman
30 weeks ago

East London


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed

Women give a swab as well as blood tests don’t pick up everything."

Bacterial infections aren't tested through blood tests.

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By *ad NannaWoman
30 weeks ago

East London

If you're high risk they may not even allow you to donate.

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By *uliette500Woman
30 weeks ago

Hull


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed

Unless they've started doing that in the past year, I'm not sure this is correct. I've never had a full check in 30 years of donating blood every 16 weeks. And how would the vaginal swab work from a blood test???

They don't...they screen blood for HIV and the Hepatitis virus in its various guises...I don't know of they inform donors of a positive screening either..."

They have to inform you if you are positive and they ask permission to inform your gp too.

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By *uliette500Woman
30 weeks ago

Hull


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "

No they don't, and it wouldn't pick up Chlamydia or gonorrhoea as they are tested by swab or urine test.

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By *ed oneMan
28 weeks ago

mendip hills

Try. Sh. Uk

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By *ortisiaCouple
28 weeks ago

Leicestershire

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By *anky_PankyWoman
28 weeks ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

I can't order from SH:UK but I can from SH:24 so that could be worth a try

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By *inky-bear-82Man
27 weeks ago

CARRICKFERGUS


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "

DO NOT DO THIS!!! They don't do a full STI test and if you do it for an STI check you are putting other people at risk.

Please still give blood but not for an STI check!

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By *ebaucherous_duoCouple
27 weeks ago

Bristol/ Daventry


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "

this is misinformation - blood tests cannot check for localised parasitic, viral and bacterial, infections such as chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Gonorrhoea etc.

Yes syph, hiv, hepatitis etc is checked. But it’s not the full picture.

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By *ebaucherous_duoCouple
27 weeks ago

Bristol/ Daventry

Lloyds pharmacy online and boots offer postal kits online. Yes it’s not free, but they are good and quick.

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By *omKsubSMan
27 weeks ago

Newton

Doesnt matter what time of day for me, cant get one online.

The postcode lottery is real and for more than just sti testing.

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By *xposedInTheSunCouple
27 weeks ago

Cambridgeshire


"The Icash service for Cambridgeshire is only allowing 20 test kits a day to be released .

The refresh occurs at midnight so you will have better luck at that time of day/night.

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We got ours a couple of weeks ago at just after midnight. But it was the second attempt - I think school nights may give you more chance.

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By *wosmilersCouple
27 weeks ago

Heathrowish


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "

NO. NO. NO. ABSOLUTELY IRRESPONSIBLE.

They test for other anomalies. You could potentially infect people.

Get tested for STIs first, then once clear,give blood.

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By *hatsWhatCoupleCouple
27 weeks ago

Northampton

Just _emember this thread should be titled ‘struggling to get a free STI test’

Multiple options available online if you take your own and others health seriously.

Your hobby, your cost

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By *enis ColadaMan
27 weeks ago

Totnes


"Just _emember this thread should be titled ‘struggling to get a free STI test’

Multiple options available online if you take your own and others health seriously.

Your hobby, your cost "

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By *ueerKinkyCouple OP   Couple
27 weeks ago

Cambridge (She/They And They/Them)

A private full STI screening is £270. Loads of people can’t afford that.

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By *urBucketlistCouple
27 weeks ago

Newcastle hotel Friday

You can buy tests on ebay or amazon for a few quid. It's better than nothing and is affordable for most.

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By *alcon43Woman
27 weeks ago

Paisley


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed

Women give a swab as well as blood tests don’t pick up everything.

Bacterial infections aren't tested through blood tests. "

I wasn’t talking about tests for blood donation. Blood test for STI checks for HIV, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C and Syphilis

I’ve had two appointments cancelled for the Sandyford recently. Staff shortages was the reason given.

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By *4rkk1ttenWoman
27 weeks ago

East Mids


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed

this is misinformation - blood tests cannot check for localised parasitic, viral and bacterial, infections such as chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Gonorrhoea etc.

Yes syph, hiv, hepatitis etc is checked. But it’s not the full picture."

And if you blood is donated to a poorly child and is infected...

Look at all those people infected with diseases from blood transfusions, all in the news!

If you're high risk of blood born infections don't donate, you may kill someone!

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By *onderWomanWlvWoman
27 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

For those struggling with shuk, try creating an account. If I am not logged in and put my postcode in, it says no kits available. If I log in, from my account page I can order a kit (have to scroll down to the bottom).

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By *_yeahPartiesCouple
27 weeks ago

Lincoln

We’re Lincolnshire and it’s very simple, guess different areas have different systems

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By *orny PTMan
27 weeks ago

Peterborough


"I use SH.UK, you can get 4 postal kits a year from them and they send you a reminder "

I tried that Yesterday and after midnight. No joy, the page crashed. Still can't get any further...

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By *he Silver FuxMan
27 weeks ago

Uttoxeter

It’s always worth following the STi free home test links from your local NHS website- their lab service providers vary by region, county and even city boroughs:

SH:24 sh24.org.uk

SHL.UK for most parts of London

WWW.SH.UK (Preventx)

Checkurself.org.uk

shwales.online (formerly FriskyWales)

thesexualhealthhub.co.uk

greenwichsexualhealth.org

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By *mooth shaftMan
27 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Interested to know how these tests work. Last time I had a test in a clinic, they stuck a probe up my penis.

Is it urine samples now?

Nick

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By *onderWomanWlvWoman
27 weeks ago

Wolverhampton


"Interested to know how these tests work. Last time I had a test in a clinic, they stuck a probe up my penis.

Is it urine samples now?

Nick"

I don't have a penis, hopefully someone who does can answer the penis-specific part of your question, but I presume there would be some sort of penis swabbing required. In my kit I get a throat swab, vaginal swab, anal swab, and a blood collection tube. I've said swab too much and now it doesn't look like a real word any more.

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By *mooth shaftMan
27 weeks ago

Edinburgh

LOL thanks wonderwoman.

Any guys out there know what's involed?

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By *he Silver FuxMan
27 weeks ago

Uttoxeter


"LOL thanks wonderwoman.

Any guys out there know what's involed?"

It’s a urine sample only - no probing!

The sample needs to be of the first squirt of urine and not having peed for at least an hour beforehand, the idea being that the bacterial / viral markers they are testing for will be most concentrated in this sample. The full suite is additionally a throat swab (true test of gag reflex), anal swab (only relevant if you have received anal sex) and blood test (top tip hot shower, middle finger prick and learn how to ‘milk’ your finger for the amount of blood needed with a pull and squeeze).

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By *urBucketlistCouple
27 weeks ago

Newcastle hotel Friday

Never had a probe up my penis, we do

Anal swab

Throat swab

Blood test

Urine test.

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By *mooth shaftMan
27 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Thanks guys appreciate it.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
27 weeks ago

Reading

I can get them but can't get enough blood to do that part so will have to do a walkin.

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By *onderWomanWlvWoman
27 weeks ago

Wolverhampton


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It’s a urine sample only - no probing!

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Tsk yet another thing in life where men get the easy option

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By *hatsWhatCoupleCouple
27 weeks ago

Northampton


"LOL thanks wonderwoman.

Any guys out there know what's involed?"

The kit I use includes:

Urine sample

Throat swab

Anal swab

Blood sample

Mrs WW kit swaps the urine sample for vaginal swab

There’s a whole load of kits available so you need to make sure it meets yours (others) requirement.

Some kits test for gonnorhea and chlamydia only by urine test. This test wouldn’t pick up the virus in your throat or rectum, that’s what the swabs are for

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By *winging freyrMan
27 weeks ago

Warwickshire

I had issues for a few months, my area just wasn’t covered. Stopped playing until I could afford a full testing kit.

My area now’s covered again so guess it’s just a post code lottery. Very frustrating

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By *afe and shavenCouple
27 weeks ago

Ipswich


"I guess it's a postcode lottery.

Ordered my regular home testing kit yesterday on SH:UK and it'll be here in a couple of days. "

It is a lottery.

We ordered very recently, the kit turned up within 24 hours, did the test/samples, posted and results (all negative) within 3 days.

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By *inkystar1Woman
27 weeks ago

Heathfield


"start donating blood they do a full STI health check and your doing a good deed "

Actually some STIs only show up through a swab...and yes I donate blood

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By *undee2Man
27 weeks ago

Dundee

I just go to my GU clinic

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By *uicytits80Woman
27 weeks ago

st annes

Check out some swingers clubs I know we have horizon that come into INFUSION in Blackpool on the first Friday of the month and it’s a full sti check xx

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By *ames250122Man
27 weeks ago

Worcester


"Hi all

Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?

Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.

Anyone else encountering problems?

Dee"

I had the same problem with sh24. I found with them the trick was to order when they first open the online booking at 7am. I don’t know if it’s the same in all areas but unless you make a request at 7am or just after 7am they would be all allocated for the day. Hope that helps x

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By *ebaucherous_duoCouple
27 weeks ago

Bristol/ Daventry


"A private full STI screening is £270. Loads of people can’t afford that.

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The free tests only test for the big five in most cases. Boots etc so it from £50-80. This is the same or less than a pair of underwear/shoes/dress/ 2-3 club nights. Testing is a part of the lifestyle and should be budgeted for accordingly.

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By *nucksMan
27 weeks ago

Devizes

Wait until just after midnight.

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By *airyNuff78Woman
27 weeks ago

Planet Zorg

I order mine just after midnight, but now I’ve hit my limit of online tests…I wasn’t aware there was a limit. So Lloyd pharmacy it is.

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By *-ChelmoMan
27 weeks ago

Chelmsford/Edmonton


"A private full STI screening is £270. Loads of people can’t afford that.

The free tests only test for the big five in most cases. Boots etc so it from £50-80. This is the same or less than a pair of underwear/shoes/dress/ 2-3 club nights. Testing is a part of the lifestyle and should be budgeted for accordingly."

Probably the best description of why you should test. If you can afford nights out you can afford the kit.

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By *DI SocialsWoman
26 weeks ago

York

I can't seem to login back on shuk . Yes I use them. How do you know you used a limit

Just saying I'm not recognised

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago


"Hi all

Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?

Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.

Anyone else encountering problems?

Dee"

Many walk in centres have clinics and text the results. All confidential.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

Ordered mine via SH:UK and got one in 2 days this week. Seems to be a postcode lottery and depend on your NHS services.

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By *I TwoCouple
26 weeks ago

PDI 12-26th Nov 24

We both got SH24 kits delivered, sent them back and all negative and within two weeks from ordering to getting results.

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By *luttyLaylaWoman
26 weeks ago

North West

My local area doesn’t offer postal kits or walk in.

Just have to book at the NHS gum clinic on the 6 days a month it’s open! So annoying.

But I found making friends with the staff the best I just call and always manage to get added on x

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By *luttyLaylaWoman
26 weeks ago

North West


"My local area doesn’t offer postal kits or walk in.

Just have to book at the NHS gum clinic on the 6 days a month it’s open! So annoying.

But I found making friends with the staff the best I just call and always manage to get added on x"

I go to the nhs clinic monthly and buy from Medics online bi monthly.

Expensive do this swinging! X

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By *he Silver FuxMan
26 weeks ago

Uttoxeter


"It’s always worth following the STi free home test links from your local NHS website- their lab service providers vary by region, county and even city boroughs:

SH:24 sh24.org.uk

SHL.UK for most parts of London

WWW.SH.UK (Preventx)

Checkurself.org.uk

shwales.online (formerly FriskyWales)

thesexualhealthhub.co.uk

greenwichsexualhealth.org

"

Just a reminder…

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By *oxesMan
26 weeks ago

Southend, Essex


"Hi all

Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?

Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.

Anyone else encountering problems?

Dee"

Sexual health services is a postcode lottery

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By *anJenny 181Couple
23 weeks ago

Preston

Our clinic is great & suggest home testing every 3 months.

If you do have to be seen in clinic it's a very relaxed but professional service, no judgement & very informative

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By *anky_PankyWoman
23 weeks ago

Filthy Fuckeryville


"I can't order from SH:UK but I can from SH:24 so that could be worth a try "

Update I ordered from SH:24, got my test about 3 days later and I my all clear results 3days after posting

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By *layisbetterwithLaughterMan
23 weeks ago

Stourbridge

In my experience there are definitely black holes for postal sti testing kits.

My part of the West Mids is very tricky!

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By *andC1000Couple
23 weeks ago

Ashford

We use sh.uk always quick and easy to use. Also buy from Lloyds pharmacy on occasions as well. Again quick and easy

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By *rank60sMan
18 weeks ago

Bathgate

I had no such issues getting mine. But just be aware that you need to fill the blood collection vial past the line. In order for the lab to have enough specimen to carry out an HIV test!

I did not give them enough and had to get another test kit posted to me to complete that part of the profile testing.

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By *orny PTMan
18 weeks ago

Peterborough

You can try the knock-on-the-door approach and explain how the website option has failed. Tell them you struggle with getting the blood out.

I did this and got sorted, tested and stabbed.

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By *orny PTMan
18 weeks ago

Peterborough


"We use sh.uk always quick and easy to use. Also buy from Lloyds pharmacy on occasions as well. Again quick and easy "

Postcodes are a lottery.

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By *aul372abcMan
18 weeks ago

high wycombe

I went on sh24 and next day got text saying kit been despatched and get 2/3 day I got today in gray sealed box

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By *ullyMan
18 weeks ago

Near Clacton

It's the time of the year and the incommers have brought all kinds of S T I's With them!

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By *luttyLaylaWoman
18 weeks ago

North West

I can’t order any online cos of my location it’s so frustrating!

Can only use the nhs face to face service where getting an appointment is a pain and set times aimed at teenagers who don’t work- so totally appreciate your frustration!

Would happily pay private but can’t get any delivered regularly

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By *hesubtlegentMan
18 weeks ago

surrey

I can’t use the kits. The amount of blood they expect you to put in the tube is ridiculous. Makes me queasy so I book to attend in person.

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By *anJenny 181Couple
18 weeks ago

Preston

Thanks to everyone in this thread that does test you help keep us all safe & despite being new to this hobby we very quickly found just how good our local clinic is.

We are fortunate to have a really good and professional service locally.

Good access to kits and the clinic that does appointments & a drop in service

Really can't stress enough if you're playing please test regular

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By *enelope2UWoman
18 weeks ago

Fife

Not at all..

I used

test.me

Fast delivery and fast results it's about £50 a test. Its not cheap but neither are consequences

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By *dinburghWomanWoman
18 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Me, still trying

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By *rJandMrsJCouple
18 weeks ago

Hyde


"I can’t order any online cos of my location it’s so frustrating!

Can only use the nhs face to face service where getting an appointment is a pain and set times aimed at teenagers who don’t work- so totally appreciate your frustration!

Would happily pay private but can’t get any delivered regularly "

We have this issue. Tameside is one of the places that don't have them

Which is really frustrating.

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By *orny PTMan
18 weeks ago

Peterborough


"I can’t use the kits. The amount of blood they expect you to put in the tube is ridiculous. Makes me queasy so I book to attend in person. "

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By *quirtyndirty!Couple
17 weeks ago

Nottingham

The kits aren't free in our area either so booked a test at our local gu clinic. The consultation was around 20 mins. The staff were very professional, a Doc asked a few questions, we were honest and explained we were active swingers , the test results came via text a few days later . Very discreet service so we go twice a year just to be on the safe side.

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By *lasphemousGirlWoman
17 weeks ago

Cambs

Sh24 are the one for my area and I had the same problem, I managed to get one by going on there at midnight when the counter resets for my postcode, managed to get a home kit sent last night but by 6am my friend couldn't get one.

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By *allipygousMan
17 weeks ago

Leicester

You would think this is something that clubs would organise with the local GU clinic. My local does this every month and you don't have to pay an entrance fee if you've just come for a check up and leave immediately after you've finished.

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By *asher11Man
17 weeks ago

market harborough

just ordered mine from sh24 no problems fwb who lives 10 miles away cant get one so is using my address seems to have worked time will tell

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By *rtucker79Man
16 weeks ago

WINCHESTER

looks like I've lost the postcode lottery, a bit pricey too buy too! What tests do people usually get, everything?

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By *aughtyFreddoMan
16 weeks ago

Coventry


"Hi all

Is anyone else struggling to get a postal STI test kit?

Our local service requires you to order the kit online but, no matter what time of day, it says they have already allocated all the kits for the day and to try again tomorrow.

Anyone else encountering problems?

Dee"

In Coventry I find I need to order just after 8am or maybe 9am

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By *arla SwingerWoman
16 weeks ago

Somewhere

I use SH24 but I think there's less kits allocated now. Which is madness really

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By *ueerKinkyCouple OP   Couple
16 weeks ago

Cambridge (She/They And They/Them)

Thanks to everyone for the replies.

I’m the end, I stayed up until midnight and ordered a kit at 00:01. The system isn’t ideal.

However, I’m thrilled to announce that I have the ideal number of STIs (zero, obv).

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By *usic-manMan
16 weeks ago

Biddenham

I use SH-UK too but I think they limit how many times you can test per month.

Last time my kit didn't even allow for a blood sample so no test for HIV!!!

I think the service might have been farmed out to a private company.

For any serious adult filming meets I use Dean Street Express in London.

A bit of a pain getting there but at least they do full screening and provide test certificates on request.

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By *alsaman15Man
16 weeks ago

Market Drayton

I signed up with sh-uk on Sunday a few questions and the kit is on its way that's in Shropshire

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By *asher11Man
16 weeks ago

market harborough


"just ordered mine from sh24 no problems fwb who lives 10 miles away cant get one so is using my address seems to have worked time will tell "

her kits turned up at mine just have to give her a little prick when she collects it

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By *aughtynottsCouple
16 weeks ago

Outside Nottingham

Have you tried SH24 never had any problems from there ordered one a week ago and it was here next day.

If not the clinics are super quiet after home testing kits became more popular so you can probably get in quite quickly

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

We ordered one yesterday morning and it was here today when got home. Granted it did take a couple days of trying but got there in the end. First time using test at home.

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By *herry delightWoman
16 weeks ago

Ilfracombe

There is no free home tests kits service in North Devon.

And after seeing how badly people were doing covid test kits, I personally don't trust people to do home STD tests correctly.

Also by going to the clinic you get your vaccinations done for free for some std.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
16 weeks ago

Central

Do your test results texts state which tests you're clear for?

I just have in clinic tests but mine just send a blanket results saying all is good. But without stating which tests have been taken. A friend in a different area gets individual results, with fine measurements, such as kidney data, in full.

Obviously changing it costs money and budgets are limited

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By *herry delightWoman
16 weeks ago

Ilfracombe


"Do your test results texts state which tests you're clear for?

I just have in clinic tests but mine just send a blanket results saying all is good. But without stating which tests have been taken. A friend in a different area gets individual results, with fine measurements, such as kidney data, in full.

Obviously changing it costs money and budgets are limited "

My clinic does do the all clear text, but call me about my kidney data. When they get the results and book me in for the next tests accordingly. As I did have to go a bit more often when my kidney function was low.

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By *tsJustKateWoman
16 weeks ago

London

Never had a problem getting them.

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By *ungFunEssexMan
15 weeks ago

South Woodham Ferrers

I would advise being careful with the postal kits I got a false positive once (i had no symptoms either), so i went to the clinic and got retested twice and it was negative both times!!!

Personally I would go straight to the clinic, I think you get a better standard of service and you can have a visual check of your parts (if required) _emember there are things like warts and herpes that may need checking up visually which you can't test for using a homekit

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
15 weeks ago

Pembrokeshire

could you not go the local clinic?

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By *oolblue12Man
15 weeks ago

Tarporley near Chester

Why don't you do what I do go to your local sexual health clinic ? , look up your area on the NHS web site , because if even if you do manage to order a kit , it will take five days to get to you then another ten days to get the result , if you go to a clinic direct it takes ten days max to get the results , I hope that helps .

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By *an1978Woman
15 weeks ago

GONE/TIMEOUT (No DMs please)

Our nearest clinic never reopened after covid. And our GP doesn't do testing.

So it means booking a day of holiday to travel 50+ miles for an appointment, there are no walk in allowed

I use the home test kit but would much prefer done by a professional.

Because it is so hard to get access to a test, there will be many who just don't bother.

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By *he Gentleman 4uMan
15 weeks ago

Aston

Im rather lucky as where I work has alot to do with sexual health (education establishment for over 16’s). So sexual health visits are very regular so I get tested every 3 months. All good so far.

Although it can be distressing when a student gets the dreaded email.

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By *ucianpoundCouple
15 weeks ago

Cap d’Agde, France

Why don’t you just go to your local STD clinic, it’s free, anonymous and they give full sexual health check ups as well as testing for other conditions or offering benefits.

We both get tested every 3 months, kidney and liver checks included, plus over the last few years vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B, also Monkeypox plus Diptheria, Polio and Tetanus top ups.

Free condoms, lube and 3 monthly prescription for PrEP.

Like many we both prefer bare back so it’s important to keep on top of our sexual health.

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By *obby3264Man
15 weeks ago

Cambridge

Try a minute after midnight. It worked for me

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By *andy ballsMan
15 weeks ago

Oxfordshire

Every 3 months for me at a sexual health clinic. Easy anon, and lovely people, PrEP, and vaccinations for Hep, Mpox...check kidney function too.

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By *itygamesMan
15 weeks ago

UK

16 week old thread

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By *etal MickeyMan
15 weeks ago

Blackpool


"If you can't get hold of a testing kit you should be able to call the nearest sexual health clinic and do it in person. "

It's not always that easy.

Between work & child care

For me I have to book 2 days off work to call into my local one & I can't afford that time off.

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By *achelnMarkCouple
15 weeks ago

Mid Wiltshire


"Every 3 months for me at a sexual health clinic. Easy anon, and lovely people, PrEP, and vaccinations for Hep, Mpox...check kidney function too. "

+ free goodie bag

Free to get hepA and hepB vaccines - which is good for world travel as you normally have to pay

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By *amieLDN22Man
15 weeks ago

London

I'm lucky I work in a hospital and I give blood/donate a few times a year with tests and all. Its best to go straight to the clinic and sign up for all relevant vaccines.

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By *lfred1000Man
15 weeks ago

lanson

I got mine, did it the next day and sent off. I got a text two days later saying the blood had expired! And not to send on a Thursday Friday or Saturday? No one told me. Had to redo. All good though. 👍

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

Can’t see how its a struggle

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By *allySlinkyWoman
15 weeks ago

Leeds


"Can’t see how its a struggle "

In Leeds you can only get online test kits if you're under 24. You can't walk in to the clinic. You have to phone for an appointment and the line permanently says they are busy then cut you off. The only way I got a test was asking my GP for an email contact.

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
15 weeks ago

rochdale

Ive just sent off my test kit, was very easy to obtain.

I'm registered with my local sexual health unit & just request a test kit every 3 months.

In fact, because i was on holiday i decided to wait til i got home before i did it, got a reminder text from the unit saying they hadn't recieved it!

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By *herry delightWoman
15 weeks ago

Ilfracombe


"Can’t see how its a struggle "

Try living in Devon, unfortunately healthcare has become has become a postcode lottery. Not all health authorities have a homekit postal option.

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By *heekyCharmMan
15 weeks ago

Colne

I think Fabswingers are missing a sponsoring opportunity here... Lol!

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By *urora1912Woman
15 weeks ago

Norfolk East anglia

Just ordered mine

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

I think it is very easy from SHL .. but must be in London though... Very important to get tested. Not many do here before meets, I noticed

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By *Silver-Man
15 weeks ago

Southport

No problem getting mine

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By *udandBryanCouple
15 weeks ago

Boston

Very much a postcode lottery.

Where we live, there's no walk in centre, you can't get an appointment without symptoms and postal kits are only available occasionally.

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By *hamrocker23Man
15 weeks ago

Sligo town

I use sh:24 never an issue always speedy delivery and results.

Might be a little different in Ireland for various reasons lol

I got negative results this morning after posting on Tuesday

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By *ig boobs Green eyesWoman
15 weeks ago

Cardiff

Anybody in Wales can order a kit from Frisky Wales, arrives a day or two later, and I've usually had results by text the day after I post it back. Can't fault this service and should be available everywhere x

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By *ools and the brainCouple
13 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.


"I think Fabswingers are missing a sponsoring opportunity here... Lol! "

I actually said a few years ago that the site should have a forum section (could use the virus one now)

For all things sexual health and links to services.

People poo pooed the idea moaning about various things including privacy.

Well if you play away you need to be more responsible.

I also think the site has a responsibility to include access to information and services.

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By *layisbetterwithLaughterMan
12 weeks ago

Stourbridge

I tend to order mine through Lloyds Pharmacy if I can't get to a walk in centre. Good service but pricey

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By *empus69Man
12 weeks ago

Bristol

I think the problem is that they have given the GPs such enormous pay rises and made so many of them pension millionaires that there is no money for things like tests?

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By *ragonbaitCouple
12 weeks ago

Reading and Aberdare

Reading some of the problems you guys face, I feel very lucky we have a newish service where I can get kits from the local pharmacy, ok so not BBVs but still pretty good

Last tests we did though we paid for online kits. Very easy and convenient.

H

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By *enelope2UWoman
12 weeks ago

Fife

Test me it's about £46.00 but worth knowing your status in between partners so I don't care the price it's faster more convenience and less prowling NHS prudes.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
11 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

We had to order from SH with the additional swabs it cost £95 flipping expensive.

Cheaper and easier just to stop swinging all together

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

https://sh24.org.uk/

Us this site to order free STI postal testing kits.

Me the Mrs have just sent ours back.

We ordered them and game within 3 days.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

*came*

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By *elsh_daddy_xxxMan
10 weeks ago

Bargoed

Frisky Wakes if anyone is from Wales it's free and quick

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By *lueDressWoman
10 weeks ago

Bath

I took an STI test to see if I had something even though Ive not slept around.But had some issues which could have been an STI.So I took a test and Im clear

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By *avidagainMan
10 weeks ago

st.leonards on sea


"I guess it's a postcode lottery.

Ordered my regular home testing kit yesterday on SH:UK and it'll be here in a couple of days. "

i find sh.uk very good and never had any problems with them

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By *2spikeMan
10 weeks ago

Southsea

I just done it through sol.myphr.online

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago


"I just done it through sol.myphr.online"

Ditto! It's the only free one I could find for Suffolk, since sh no longer seems to work there.

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By *ad NannaWoman
10 weeks ago

East London

I received a text earlier from SHL prompting me to order a test.

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By *arcrashMan
10 weeks ago

witham

You can buy them from big Tescos… look in the health and beauty section

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By *arcrashMan
10 weeks ago

witham

You can buy them from big Tescos… look in the health and beauty section

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
10 weeks ago

wonderland.


"You can buy them from big Tescos… look in the health and beauty section "
think its only the hiv test available x

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By *inceIlkestonMan
10 weeks ago

Ilkeston

Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
10 weeks ago

all loved up


"Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP "
we are lucky in Derby/ Derbyshire that they do.

But I've found its not the case in many other areas x

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Central


"Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP we are lucky in Derby/ Derbyshire that they do.

But I've found its not the case in many other areas x "

Did you mean that it's lucky that they do inform your GP? With certain things, such as the Smallpox vaccines that were provided to LGBT clients, they wanted details to be provided to the rest of the NHS, including GPs, such as at mine. I generally prefer sexual health data to stay separate and completely private. I was unsure of Derbyshire s policy and had almost got to use them a couple of years ago.

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
10 weeks ago

wonderland.


"Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP we are lucky in Derby/ Derbyshire that they do.

But I've found its not the case in many other areas x

Did you mean that it's lucky that they do inform your GP? With certain things, such as the Smallpox vaccines that were provided to LGBT clients, they wanted details to be provided to the rest of the NHS, including GPs, such as at mine. I generally prefer sexual health data to stay separate and completely private. I was unsure of Derbyshire s policy and had almost got to use them a couple of years ago. "
I meant we are lucky that they offer the services they do here. Not many other places seem to offer drop in clinics x

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By *hef2024Man
10 weeks ago

Weybridge

Never got problem with my test... Always arrive in time

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Central


"Local sti centres are walk in or appointment and usually do longer hours than you think. they don't inform GP we are lucky in Derby/ Derbyshire that they do.

But I've found its not the case in many other areas x

Did you mean that it's lucky that they do inform your GP? With certain things, such as the Smallpox vaccines that were provided to LGBT clients, they wanted details to be provided to the rest of the NHS, including GPs, such as at mine. I generally prefer sexual health data to stay separate and completely private. I was unsure of Derbyshire s policy and had almost got to use them a couple of years ago. I meant we are lucky that they offer the services they do here. Not many other places seem to offer drop in clinics x"

Thanks . We are fortunate and I'd dislike just having to rely on online only. The staff around here are amazing

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By *herry delightWoman
10 weeks ago

Ilfracombe

This is the postcode for my post office Ilfracombe EX34 9DA if anyone knows where I can get a free postal std kit from please let me know.

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By *onderWomanWlvWoman
10 weeks ago

Wolverhampton


" This is the postcode for my post office Ilfracombe EX34 9DA if anyone knows where I can get a free postal std kit from please let me know.

"

Have you tried creating an account on sh uk? If I put my postcode in, it says no services are available. But if I sign in to my account, and scroll down on my account page, i have the option to select a test to be sent out.

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By *herry delightWoman
10 weeks ago

Ilfracombe


" This is the postcode for my post office Ilfracombe EX34 9DA if anyone knows where I can get a free postal std kit from please let me know.

Have you tried creating an account on sh uk? If I put my postcode in, it says no services are available. But if I sign in to my account, and scroll down on my account page, i have the option to select a test to be sent out. "

Done that it says it's not available in my area.

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By *Silver-Man
10 weeks ago

Southport

No issues here in North Wales

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
10 weeks ago

wonderland.

If your struggling to get a poatal test. Check your local NHS pages as they normally have where you can pick up tests from x

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By *asher11Man
10 weeks ago

market harborough

If any ladies need help i,m an amatuer gynagologist dont know much but i,m happy to have a look

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

I ended up buying one from fettle

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

Our city Sexual Health Clinic has stopped doing tests for over 6 months. It's open, you can walk in get condoms n lube etc. No tests available

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