FabGuys.com forum: Sexual Health London

By *976BeardedMan OP Man
6 weeks ago

epping

I simply wanted to shout out about the amazing services of Sexual Health London.

I test routinely 4 times a year through SHL.UK Brilliant Service.

You just anonymously collect the kit from one of up to 400 outlets around London and postal return the test & they email the results to you.

Simple and straightforward.

It’s particularly a perfect service for men that can’t give out any real details (ie you can use an alias name and address etc) message me if you want more details or help

I completed my quarterly test just now. Pick up kit from one of the outlets on

way home just did it look five mins max. Will post it back in the morning. COMPLETELY DISCREET.

Come on guys put YOUR sexual health to the top of YOUR agenda.

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
6 weeks ago

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Lots have people have private messaged me asking for more info (please see below) happy to take any more questions if below doesn’t cover it)

1/. Set up an online account with SHL.UK (you can use an alias name and address just set up a discrete email

Address so they can email you the results)

2/. Complete a quarterly on line sexual health questionnaire honestly. It will assess you as needing one of 4 different type of kits (Kit A B C or D) most gay men get allocated kit D.

3/. Click on app that says collect kit in person. Hundreds of outlets across London. Go in ask for the smart kit you need (“hi could I collect smart kit D please?”) with zero questions asked they will give you a kit and ask you to add a code from the front of the small box to the app to link it to your email so they know where to email the results

4/ take the kit (in a very small cardboard box with free prepaid postage also) home with you and in the comfort of your home toilet do the tests there will be 4 to complete. Test 1/. Urine sample into a bottle provided. Test 2/. Blood test using g a finger prick that they provide collect the small about of blood from your finger. It’s simple. Test 3/. Oral swab (just like a Covid test swab) and Test 4/. Rectal swab to put just up your bum and twist a little to collect cells.

5/. Put contents all back in box provide and post off

6/. Wait a few days and the results are emailed to you. Very comprehensive testing covering all STIs and HIV

It’s an amazing discreet and anonymous service!!

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By *tar33Man
6 weeks ago

North London (outer)

I also use this service and agree with everything above. I test twice a year when I collect Prep from the clinic in Dean St, Soho, also using their postal service in-between.

If you don't want their messages coming through to your usual email address, set up a free one with Mail.com, or Proton.

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By *ammy57Man
6 weeks ago

Stevenage

Moderators !!!

Please pin this post!!!

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
6 weeks ago

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By *hrisukbishareMan
6 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I totally agree. It is great.

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
6 weeks ago

epping

"I totally agree. It is great. "
. So discreet and so amazingly easy

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By *chilles999Man
6 weeks ago

London

Yes, I agree, but how do you manage to get enough blood out of your finger? Last time it took me so long to reach the magic line my blood had coagulated and couldn't be tested.

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By *ambozaMan
6 weeks ago

Kilburn Park

Make sure the finger is warm … a milking motion is a pretty good way to get the blood flowing.

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
6 weeks ago

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"Yes, I agree, but how do you manage to get enough blood out of your finger? Last time it took me so long to reach the magic line my blood had coagulated and couldn't be tested. "
. Come on buddy!!!! The kit had a few extra finger pricks incase of dramas. It’s seriously easy and I have been using this service for 5 years now 4 times a year and never once had an issue

Come on chaps. Take your sexual health seriously. Get yourself routinely texted

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By *ondonjeansMan
6 weeks ago

Russell Square/Euston

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
5 weeks ago

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By *w5kerriTV/TS
5 weeks ago

Hornsey

"Yes, I agree, but how do you manage to get enough blood out of your finger? Last time it took me so long to reach the magic line my blood had coagulated and couldn't be tested. "

I’ve never been able to get enough blood in the little bottle with a self-test kit either. To the point where I go into the Archway clinic every 3 months for them to extract it themselves & I collect my prep. That’s all done in 15 mins and always lovely staff

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By *all and MasculineMan
5 weeks ago

London

"Yes, I agree, but how do you manage to get enough blood out of your finger? Last time it took me so long to reach the magic line my blood had coagulated and couldn't be tested.

Can I offer some advice on that?

Firstly, fill a sink with water as hot as you can stand without scalding yourself. Submerge your left hand in is and grasp your fist hard and fast for about 30 seconds.

Take your hand out and use the three finger prick needles together very close together on your middle finger, and you’ll get a strong flow of blood.

A couple reasons.

One, your circulation will be increased by the heat of the water and the activity in your hand.

Secondly, the three pricks in your finger will all flow together in one bigger trickle of blood if they are close together. If you simply do one, in my experience you just don’t get enough blood.

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
5 weeks ago

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By *ondonjeansMan
5 weeks ago

Russell Square/Euston

My method, which works for me, is to drink a large glass of water a little while before, to help with hydration. Wave my arms around to get the blood pumping. Immerse hands in hot water (as previously mentioned). Do it standing up so gravity helps. Push the finger prick device in and jiggle it around in the finger a little to make the hole slightly bigger. Then massage the finger downwards while catching the drips in the little tube. I always manage to get the requisite amount of blood in about 20-30 seconds.

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
5 weeks ago

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By *aohiaochiaokengMan
5 weeks ago

London

Yes, service is amazing. All my tests negative and STD-free.

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By *inguyMan
5 weeks ago

Borehamwood

I live in London but when I fill in the questionnaire at the end it only allows postal service or if you are in the clinic it doesn't seem to show where you can choose to pick up the kit from, I'm probably being dumb but if you could advise I would be grateful.

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By *all and MasculineMan
5 weeks ago

London

"I live in London but when I fill in the questionnaire at the end it only allows postal service or if you are in the clinic it doesn't seem to show where you can choose to pick up the kit from, I'm probably being dumb but if you could advise I would be grateful. "

If you live in London and don’t want it sent to your address, I’d go into 56 Dean Street clinic and they’ll give you one over the counter

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
4 weeks ago

epping

Bump!

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By *outhguyMan
4 weeks ago

W12

Thank you

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By *ollarman86Man
3 weeks ago

romford

Yes they good done a test fri sent it off and just got my results 10mins ago all neg and clear baby! Woooo! Lol

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By *ay4121Man
3 weeks ago

Bexleyheath

Recently used Dean St Express and was very happy - I did post about it, a copy below.

"Visited Dean St Express yesterday for a check etc. This was my first time there and I was really impressed. All the staff I encountered from the moment I walked through the front door were welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful. With comfortable surroundings and excellent facilities I can highly recommend - many thanks for your help."

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
2 weeks ago

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Bump for awareness

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2 weeks ago

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2 weeks ago

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
2 weeks ago

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By *thleticSensualMan
2 weeks ago

town

Yes absolutely great.

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By *zaleaTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Wood Green

Always use this service and team with Dean Street for prep … discrete, professional and with timely reminders if you want them (I’m a scatterbrain sooo super helpful for me x)

Great advice on the finger prick … have had to use all three of the prick devices in last few tests as my blood has been coagulating before I could get the bottle filled … will try these methods and hopefully keep it drama free lol

Let’s all get tested …. Helps keep us all safe x

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By *b20Man
2 weeks ago

Glasgow

"I simply wanted to shout out about the amazing services of Sexual Health London.

I test routinely 4 times a year through SHL.UK Brilliant Service.

You just anonymously collect the kit from one of up to 400 outlets around London and postal return the test & they email the results to you.

Simple and straightforward.

It’s particularly a perfect service for men that can’t give out any real details (ie you can use an alias name and address etc) message me if you want more details or help

I completed my quarterly test just now. Pick up kit from one of the outlets on

way home just did it look five mins max. Will post it back in the morning. COMPLETELY DISCREET.

Come on guys put YOUR sexual health to the top of YOUR agenda.

That's a good service, I use Sandyford in Glasgow, but you have to book appointment

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
2 weeks ago

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Come on guys put YOUR sexual health to the top of YOUR agenda

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By *ediumsized2Man
2 weeks ago

Taplow

SH-UK for those outside London

simples

test kit sent to your home

Hep C test kit optional

do that as well

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By *ugiMan
7 days ago

London Westminster

I used the SHL London service for the first time. It was super easy and gave me the result in 2 days after picking up the test kit in Dean street. When I went to Dean Street express with my negative results for Prep. And that was incredible. They tested me again ( they said their tests are even more better) and suggested also to vaccinate me for MPox and Hepatitis B. The nurse asked some questions and gave me advice about using the Prep. I have my second vaccination in short. It was perfect organised, helpful and friendly stuff, not overcrowded. In one word: it couldn’t have been better.

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
4 days ago

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"I used the SHL London service for the first time. It was super easy and gave me the result in 2 days after picking up the test kit in Dean street. When I went to Dean Street express with my negative results for Prep. And that was incredible. They tested me again ( they said their tests are even more better) and suggested also to vaccinate me for MPox and Hepatitis B. The nurse asked some questions and gave me advice about using the Prep. I have my second vaccination in short. It was perfect organised, helpful and friendly stuff, not overcrowded. In one word: it couldn’t have been better.

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. Told you! Nothing short of amazing

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By *ichardE14Man
4 days ago

Between C Wharf & Stratford

I get the kit posted to me

In keeping with everyone else here, great service and reassuring that I'm clear

Next test June

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
23 hours ago

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By *976BeardedMan OP Man
11 hours ago

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Bump

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By *ature164Man
11 hours ago

Watford

Big shout out to the Sexual Health Clinic in Watford

Walk in or can make appointments

Friendly Staff get tested regular there

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