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05

Nov 21

Negative at week 10?

Hi, I am a gay man and stupidly had unprotected sex (I was the bottom) about 2 and a half months...


28

Oct 21

Long lasting symptoms

Well, this has been a nightmare for me … in the first week of January 2021 I went to a party with...


12

Oct 21

Are my results false negatives?

Hi, 3 weeks after possible exposure I started experiencing swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, oral...


11

Aug 21

Wrong result anxiety

I took an HIV self test with Preventx/test.me in early 2020, which showed reactive but was...


09

Aug 21

Faint double line

Hi, I did a BioSure test today and at 15 minutes there was just one Control line. For whatever...


26

Jul 21

HIV diversity and tests

Hi, several years ago I had high-risk exposure (condom tear) while on holiday outside of UK. The...


15

Jul 21

Tired and worried

Good day. Please help! I had quick unprotected sex with another guy about 30 weeks ago. I suddenly...


24

Apr 21

I did something stupid

I did something stupid and had sex with a trans woman (with penis) sex worker when I was drunk. I...


29

Mar 21

In need of some clarification

Hello There have been a few questions regarding 'stickiness of antibodies' and false negatives....


25

Mar 21

I had a small cut on my hand

I had a small cut on my hand but I used the finger on that hand to finger a woman while we in the...


05

Mar 21

False negative?

Almost two years ago used this test after having unprotected sex. Tested outside window period at...


03

Mar 21

Possible reasons for a false negative?

Hi there, In some of the responses on here it says that 'usually' false negatives only occur due...


02

Mar 21

Testing the test

So in my paranoia I went and had my blood draw for labs, because frankly I have a lot of severe...


17

Feb 21

Test well outside window period

Hi there, I performed a test well outside of the window period (over 6 months) that was clearly...


13

Feb 21

Read the result to early ?

Hello ! My last potential exposure was a year ago when I gave unprotected oral sex to my boyfriend...


09

Feb 21

HIV Test On 2 Year Old At 59 Days

Hi, I have carried out a Biosure test at 59 days on my two year old after he met my mother who is...


24

Jan 21

Biosure test after 6 years

Hi I took a biosure test after 6 years which showed as negative. Would this be enough time for...


21

Jan 21

False negative worry

I had unprotected sex with a guy (I’m female) about 8 years ago. I didn’t have have any illness...


13

Jan 21

could this be a false negative?

I had an exposure in Dec '19. I experienced what i thought was a seroconversion illness. I also...


06

Jan 21

After developing anxiety

After developing anxiety I suddenly started to worry about a relationship from 10 years ago and...


03

Jan 21

Worried False Negative

Hi, I am worried that I had a false negative. I took the biosure test in 2019, just about over 4...


10

Dec 20

I went for HIV testing

I went for HIV testing at a laboratory after my feet started to burn. The results came back...


08

Dec 20

Problem?

Hi, I bought the test after 12 long months convincing myself that I couldn't be positive. I bought...


04

Dec 20

I took a test at night

I took a test at night and only one line appeared on the control, in the morning as I was about to...


23

Nov 20

I met a girl, we kissed

I met a girl, we kissed then we did romance but no sex, we keep doing it for two weeks before I...


01

Nov 20

Question about result

I am an extremely anxious person and I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve taken 4 Biosure HIV...


31

Oct 20

Still paranoid after negative test

Last possible exposure was years ago. I took a test and it came out negative but I’m still...


30

Oct 20

Which result is valid?

I did a test yesterday morning and after 15 minutes it came out negative. It stayed that way for...


07

Oct 20

Reliable result?

Hi, I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker on the 29/12/2019, unprotected oral on the...


06

Oct 20

Accuracy

Please to refer this statement in relation to your test accuracy "A false HIV-negative result...


22

Sep 20

Drunk sex

I live in a quiet area of  Scotland. I got drunk 1 night not long ago and started messaging a guy...


21

Sep 20

False Negatives and sticky antibodies

Hello The post from Gary (in


17

Sep 20

Testing - what shall I do?

Am not an drug user or having sex with other people. I just have sex with my husband which is my...


13

Sep 20

Testing time

Hi so I took a biosure test 6 months after any possible exposure. Test came up neg. Can I trust...


12

Sep 20

Testing worry

I have taken 3 tests 1 about 60 days after possible exposure another one at 100 days and another...


08

Sep 20

I had unprotected oral

I had unprotected oral with a woman sex for less than 4 minutes even less. Then i stood up and went...


03

Sep 20

Sticky Antibodies

I recently saw a post on this site about how ‘sticky antibodies’ can potentially cause false...


31

Aug 20

Negative?

Hi Purchased this test and did it over the weekend, after 3 months. I received what I think is a...


29

Aug 20

2 Negative Results

I’ve tested negative twice with biosure test at least 1 year after possible exposure. Yet I am...


25

Aug 20

Is lancet secure?

Hi I would like to ask is the lancet sterilised and doesn't cause any harm. I didn’t had any...


22

Aug 20

Control line panic

I suffer from General Anxiety Disorder so sometimes my own reflection worries me! I particularly...


10

Aug 20

Worried about another line on strip

I’ve done a biosure hiv test 9 months after exposure and I’ve got the control line but also...


05

Aug 20

Results

I tested twice on this self test and recieved faint positives on both. I then tested at a clinic...


01

Aug 20

Relieved after 3 and a half years

3 and a half years ago I had a sexual assault experience whilst at uni. I woke up in my own bed...


29

Jul 20

Worthless and useless??

As long as Im searching independently assesment of BioSure kit as Im in more doubt about product...


21

Jul 20

am I overthinking ?

Hi, I had sex with 2 sex worker in amsterdam with condom and I took biosure test exactly after 119...


16

Jul 20

Possibly hugely overthinking?

Hi I recently completed a UK Biosure test for HIV after a 3 month window period. I tested...


09

Jul 20

2 tests enough?

I have taken 2 biosure tests well outside window (years) for exposure. Although both negative, been...


29

Jun 20

I was so scared...

I was so scared, after watching a movie where this guys boyfriend has sex with other man, and is...


12

Jun 20

False negatives on test

Please, I am going out of mind here. Took a biosure test a few years after possible exposure, as...


05

Jun 20

not a false negative?

Last year I slept with three different people. We didn’t use condoms. - I won’t be making the...


03

Jun 20

I had a risky heterosexual exposure 5 years ago

I had a risky heterosexual exposure 5 years ago. I cannot remember if I had symptoms then, but I...


02

Jun 20

Question about faint line on rapid blood test

I had receptive anal sex with a few partners (all wearing condoms and HIV negative) for a while and...


18

May 20

Unprotected oral sex

Hello. i had unprotected oral sex (from me to her and from her to me) on 15 February. After a week....


18

May 20

now my anxiety is back

I got tested at home today after a couple of years of being anxious and fearful...I waited 20...


15

May 20

Two tests after 17 weeks of possible exposure

Hello, I took two tests after possible exposure. Although I used to use condoms, there were some...


13

May 20

I did a 4th gen test at 5 weeks

I have done a 4th gen test at 5 weeks, and 4 biosure tests 84 up to 91 days, then another 4th gen...


10

May 20

Test execution

I had a negative test only with control line - but due to the anxiety I moved the test more times...


27

Apr 20

Cheated on wife

Cheated on wife 6 months ago unprotected with a sex worker. Have had 2 test 1) 4th gen ab/ag and...


15

Apr 20

Test was negative but I'm still terrified

Hi I had sex March 30th and was so scared because I had sex with a condom and he took it off for...


29

Mar 20

Is a negative result after 3 months conclusive test?!

Hi there, I feel like I’ve become one of those people seeking reassurance by looking on the...


21

Mar 20

99.7 % sure?

Hi! I am wondering if the test is 100% reliable if I take the test 8 weeks after my exposure? If I...


20

Mar 20

I had an incident 5 months ago

I had an incident 5 months ago i was having sex with a female escort the condom broke I was worried...


25

Jan 20

Hiv antibody test

Had an encounter with a guy (I’m a man) just over 7 weeks ago. We did oral on each other and he...


08

Jan 20

Maybe HIV Exposure

Hello I had sex with a prostitute around October 25 of 2019 when I was having sex with her the...


06

Jan 20

Possible hiv infection

Hi so I’m really scared. I wanna be detailed so anyone who knows anything can help and give me...


04

Jan 20

I tested 3months after possible exposure

I tested 3months after possible exposure negative and 4months become positive. Could it be as a...


13

Dec 19

I believe I have hiv

Desperately need your help. I had a high risk exposure. 5 days later I fell sick, stomach cramps,...


01

Dec 19

About 7 weeks ago

About 7 weeks ago I had sex with lady I met of an unknown status. The condom I used pulled out but...


22

Nov 19

Concerned and worried

Hi myself and my wife had a threesome with a guy. We found out afterward that he was in his window...


10

Nov 19

Still a little anxious after two tests

I had just one unprotected encounter with a person who said he was HIV negative. I was skeptical so...


06

Nov 19

high risk exposure 7-8 weeks ago

19, male, high risk exposure 7-8 weeks ago. Took a self test 3-4 weeks after potential exposure-...


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Oct 19

Bought 2 biosure test kits

I’m writing this because I have found reading the feedback of others very helpful. I’m a 25...


23

Oct 19

I had encountered a very high risk

I had encountered a very high risk for HIV, I am residing in a country that deports HIV infected...


17

Oct 19

Exposed to HIV with a sex worker

Hi, I was exposed to HIV with a sex worker and immediately the condom broke, she told me she was...


16

Oct 19

Anxiety/ overthinking

Hi I recently used the biosure self test (over 3 months post potential exposure) and it appeared...


25

Sep 19

B12 Vitamin Supplement

Hi my last possible exposure to HIV was 10yrs ago. I've done 2 Biosure tests in the last 2 weeks...


01

Sep 19

extremely worried after 13 weeks

Hi I have 3 questions in one that has me scared. So a few months ago I was in a bad place...


10

Jul 19

False Negative ?

Hi team biosure. i am in need of help or maybe just a little reassurance of some kind i had my...


23

Jun 19

can negative change?

Hello I had sex the first week of April I got tested in a clinic on May 8 they took out blood an...


03

Jun 19

Thank you!

Thanks for making this test available! Had a phase of bad decisions and conveniently, not enough...


30

Apr 19

Can’t let go of anxiety

I have tested negative using the biosure test kit. It is 15 months since my last possible exposure....


30

Apr 19

Test Advice please

Firstly apologies for the length of email; I am a male and I had unprotected penetrative sex in...


24

Apr 19

6 Months After Unprotected Sex

Having had unprotected sex around 6 months ago, I wanted to take the test. The result was...


09

Apr 19

sti

Can having another unknown condition or sti e.g. syphillis cause the biosure test to show a false...


09

Apr 19

Amazing and so simple to use

Four years ago I had an unprotected encounter and I regret it all the time, I started over thinking...


07

Apr 19

working with blood sample

I am working in a lab where I deal with blood samples of unknown medical history. While working...


25

Mar 19

Biosure self test kit

Hi I recently might have had exposure to hiv. I've had symptoms that could be seroconversion. Cold,...


25

Mar 19

More than 3 months ago

Good day, More than 3 months ago, i had protected sex but the condom ended up tearing in the...


17

Mar 19

Ars and testing

Hi, I've used your tests in the past and they have always been a handy, and private way to test...


04

Mar 19

Know your status - Thank you!

After a foolish encounter in December I convinced myself I had contracted HIV. I'd only done oral...


24

Feb 19

First self test.

Want to say what a wonderful little kit this is! Easy to use, must say prior to using it I was both...


17

Feb 19

Just tested with home testing kit

I am working abroad and it's illegal for me to be in this country if I have HIV, so, although I get...


04

Feb 19

HIV testing and scared please help!!

Hello I’m going to get right to the point. After a possible exposure to HIV I was tested...


04

Feb 19

Could tests be wrong?....Worried

Apologies for long post... I know I have anxiety and have been seeing psychologist but still have...


03

Feb 19

Biosure HIV Self Test South Africa

Hi, I used 5 of your tests in South Africa. One on 13 weeks, two on 14 weeks and another two on...


17

Jan 19

Psoriasis

Hi, Please can you advise if the autoimmune response is psoriasis can cause false positives with...


03

Jan 19

How accurate at 11 weeks?

How accurate is a Biosure test at 11 weeks after ? Is there a need to do another?


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Dec 18

Convinced I have HIV

Hi - I have had 12 antibody test using 4 Biosure test and two test were i-test and 6 at 4 different...


19

Oct 18

false negative and symptoms

Hi I had a biosure test 15 weeks after possible exposure and I had some symptoms. The test was...


16

Oct 18

83 days

Hello, I had an encounter with a working girl (escort) 83 days ago now the condom did not split but...


14

Oct 18

worried that I might have caught HIV

Hello...I have been very concerned and extremely worried that I might have caught HIV from...


09

Oct 18

I have now done 3 tests

This might seem like a really ridiculous thing to ask my anxiety is through the roof thinking that...


28

Sep 18

3 tests later and still anxious

I’ve posted on here a few weeks ago and I’m still having anxiety about having possible HIV...


27

Sep 18

Anxiety after 2 negative tests

Hello! 6 years ago I had protected (Condom) sex with an HIV+ guy both as top and bottom. He...


26

Sep 18

Are my symptoms HIV?

Hi. I had possible exposure to HIV+female,after the exposure i developed lots of symptoms that are...


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Sep 18

I've put myself at high risk

Can someone please help me? I've put myself at high risk with a guy that had unprotected anal...


31

Aug 18

How long is too long?

I gave unprotected oral sex about 5 or 6 years ago to my then boyfriend when we were 15-16 years...


26

Aug 18

Hiv test at nearly 10 weeks

Rimming incident with a gay guy who has suddenly blanked me. I've since had very severe fatigue...


10

Aug 18

HIV test after 7weeks...

Hi Bit worried but need some help! Had an unfortunate incident where I was rimmed by a guy who I...


06

Aug 18

Oral exposure

Had fellatio performed on me (with condom) 12 weeks ago by a woman from West Africa. Had a negative...


30

Jul 18

Test questions - new partner

My new partner tested negative after 52 days using the hiv duo combo test after a 2 seconds condom...


21

Jun 18

Please don’t judge me

I had a risky encounter with another man (I cheated on my wife) since then I had symptoms for HIV...


04

Jun 18

What if I don’t have any antibodies?

It’s been 5 months since I stupidly had sex without protection with another man who has...


02

Jun 18

Biosure peace of mind.

I am still worried about having HIV. I had protected sex with a prostitute in October 2016. I took...


31

May 18

HIV test line

Good day,please help me. I took an HIV test using the U-Test Hiv/Aids. The control line was visible...


16

May 18

Tests negative - but still got symptoms

I cheated on my pregnant wife with another man almost 7 months ago. Since then I have had all the...


09

May 18

Sterile lancet in pack

I’m panicking as I can’t remember if my lancet was in the box or in the foil pouch and if...


03

May 18

My test results

Dear Sir, I am writing again for clarification. I know I have written before and your help has...


23

Apr 18

I read the test to soon

Hi I did the onestep hiv 1/2 rapid test cassette. I was stupid and did the test in a hurry. After...


20

Apr 18

idiot proof!

Honestly, making myself push down on the lancet was the hardest thing about the whole process. I...


09

Apr 18

About test line

I test HIV rapid test and test show negative at 20-30 minute. But 3-4 hours later test line show...


07

Apr 18

I'm worried and very suicidal

Had protected sex with 2 girls and get a negative after 5 days after having sex. The first girl i...


03

Feb 18

Supermarket kits?

I have to say this kit is very good, I was worried since I did have a few girlfriends through my...


01

Feb 18

Could filter make test invalid?

I was wondering what makes the control line active? Is it another type of antibody ? Also the...


20

Jan 18

I was convinced

Started off with a recent random swollen lymph node in my chest. It was really odd and painful and...


15

Jan 18

Feelings of desperate guilt and regret

I'm married. Very happily married, in fact. About two years ago, I did something unbelievably...


15

Jan 18

Test at 40 days

Dear all, 33 days ago had protected sex but I licked for some seconds the penis of my partner -...


13

Jan 18

Can I stop worrying?

I had a suspected risk from oral on October 31. I got a test done one the 2 November which came...


10

Jan 18

A story about this quick, easy, and painless test

A few months ago, I had a panic about some stupid unsafe sexual encounters I'd had a few weeks...


26

Dec 17

Test Line Orange

When I first conducted the test, the test looked negative. However, I noticed there was a line just...


26

Nov 17

Could I be the 0.3%?

I did a biosure test 3 weeks after unprotected sex with a male (I’m female) it came back...


19

Oct 17

Peace of mind

I had unprotected sex whilst with my ex-boyfriend. He passed on another STD to me but I was too...


19

Oct 17

3 tests - all negative

Hello, I live outside the United Kingdom. I had a relationship three years ago. I have applied for...


14

Oct 17

I had been very stupid

Took the biosure test today and was so relieved to have a negative result. The longest 15 mins in...


24

Sep 17

just tested with biosure

i have been going out of my mind with worry the last two weeks after having protected sex but oral...


13

Sep 17

Paranoid Hypochondriac

After a monogamous decade relationship, I started to date again. I found myself being careless...


09

Sep 17

I'm not sure if the test is accurate

I followed the directions of the test however after 15 minutes the result was not showing as I...


31

Aug 17

Realy paranoia

I got 5 times the Biosure Hiv Self Test After from last Sex Contact (unprotect oral sex and protect...


14

Aug 17

Louis

Hi, I've been working in Italy for a year now and I will be back in UK only in 4/5 months. Last...


10

Aug 17

Testing

I done the test correctly as the control line came up, although the colour of the pad went a pinky...


28

Jul 17

blood sample valid?

I am concerned about the reliability of my negative test result. The test says to use blood from...


29

Jun 17

I met someone online

I met someone online and about a year later, I stupidly started having unprotected with him. We had...


14

Jun 17

Confused about my test

I'm a paranoid person - i tend to worry and be anxious about everything - not surprising then that...


31

May 17

HIV home testing

I am a sexually active gay man and have had some unprotected sex. I worried for some time about my...


30

May 17

Anxiety will not leave me

So abput 7years ago I had relations with a man, a man whom I later found out was married. Needless...


27

May 17

I was always so scared to get tested

I highly recommend the Biosure test. I have just completed mine in the privacy of my own home, with...


05

May 17

Test line

Hi, could the inbuilt test line ever fall off or down the device after manufacturing before it...


16

Apr 17

I have been so worried

Hi I have been so worried about having hiv after the most regrettable unprotected sexual incounter...


05

Apr 17

I try to do HIV tests regularly

I try to do HIV tests regularly as I have positive partner. Most of the hiv prevention...


28

Mar 17

After a high risk situation with a sex worker

After a high risk situation with a sex worker I did a hiv1 pcr test after 13 days which was...


27

Mar 17

Still worried as getting lot of throat troubles

Have had two tests one at six months and another at 1 year. First test didnt look just right as...


18

Mar 17

Testing

What an amazing thing. My father is HIV positive. I understand and am aware that it is no longer a...


03

Mar 17

All the symptoms, Really Scared.

Hi, I had oral/intercourse with sex worker abroad, 4 weeks ago, i did use a condom however. 3...


17

Feb 17

Retest -Mind is stressful

Hi I have taken two biosure test in span of 2 weeks and both came negative. My window period was...


10

Feb 17

Control line Clarification

Hi I had done the test and found only the control line. But i am being paranoid whether the test...


05

Jan 17

Query about buying a test on Amazon

Hi there, Is buying the biosure HIV test on the official website (http://hivselftest.co.uk) the...


29

Dec 16

extremely anxious

Hi , I bought one of your tests as i have been suffering with serious anxiety because of this. i...


12

Dec 16

Do I need another test?

My wife was diagnosed with hiv 6yrs ago but never told me anything about it until about 4 days...


24

Oct 16

Biosure concern

Hi I took the rapid test on 21 October but didn't follow the instructions properly. I lay the test...


21

Oct 16

Peace of Mind--Stress Reliever

I was stressing out over the possibility of being HIV positive, so either way I knew I had to know....


20

Oct 16

Question about testing

I got a negative test outside the window period but I don't think I disinfected my finger before...


19

Oct 16

i had an exposure 15 months ago

Got the package on time, i had an exposure 15 months ago i performed test and shown...


01

Sep 16

Negative HIV test

It had been in the back of my mind for many years. I have never been promiscuous but had period...


17

Aug 16

percent false negative

Hello, I brought one of your tests and took it at 5 weeks which was negative and then I took...


15

Aug 16

taking the blood sample wasn't bad at all

Fantastic service, arrived quickly, discretely packaged, very easy to use, taking the blood sample...


07

Jul 16

The test is very professional, easy to use

The test is very professional, easy to use and most importantly it comes in discreet packaging....


06

Jul 16

Should I still be worried?

I stupidly had a one night stand with someone 2 years ago. after 2 years I came across this test...


05

Jul 16

So much better than going to a clinic

This was brilliant. So much better than going to a clinic and having to wait for hours, especially...


05

Jul 16

I've been meaning to visit a medical professional for a HiV

I've been meaning to visit a medical professional for a HiV test just for piece of mind as it's...


29

Jun 16

Self testing

This couldn't have been simpler, and to know your status so quick is another worry off my mind.


29

Jun 16

I had been in a manogomous relationship

I had been in a manogomous relationship (as much as I aware of course) for a year and a half. Don't...


11

Jun 16

I had unprotected sex

I had unprotected sex during an impromptu Chem sesh party I ended up at and was too scared to have...


02

Apr 16

Negative - Do i need this confirmed?

All the videos and literature says "if you're positive don't panic - get your results confirmed by...


01

Apr 16

I've been relatively careful...but there has been that ONE random time

Ok, so I am a 31 year old gay male who has been relatively careful in my sex life, but there has...


17

Mar 16

14months on from exposiure 3 tests I'm still worried i have HIV

I won't go in to to much details other wise i will be here for ever - but basically I'm now 14...


23

Feb 16

Self testing

OMG I have been shi**ing my self with worry, for a few days. I had a normal blood test, and it came...


16

Feb 16

I'd had many unsafe sexual encounters

I'd had many unsafe sexual encounters - deliberate and knowing the risks. I don't really know why,...


12

Jan 16

Self testing after partner was diagnosed

I was at work when my partner who lives abroad sent me the message which you never want to receive,...


10

Dec 15

Taking the test

It is convenient to test yourself at home and helpful If you don't want to wait for days to get...


02

Dec 15

A little worry??

I have take two times, first was at 82 days(almost 12 weeks) after taking risk(with condom) and...


13

Nov 15

I had put off and put off going to get a test in a clinic

I am so thankful for this test. I had put off and put off going to get a test in a clinic or at the...


08

Oct 15

If your scared ask a family member to be with you!

I'm 24 and I have a slight problem going to a clinic when going through a health scare, my phobia...


23

Jul 15

HIV self test - the option to test

I had a test years ago, it took years of the thought of being positive in the back of my mind to...


03

Jun 15

Self test. I have done some risky things in the past

Just got the test this morning. I have done some risky things in the past but I always ask about...


16

May 15

Home HIV Testing - " I thought I'd give it a go"

I received the kit this morning and found it very informative and easy to use, the hardest bit to...


06

May 15

My Self Test

I was quite irrationally terrified when my new girlfriend asked me to have an HIV test before going...


04

May 15

I appreciate the anonymity..

The test was very simple and straightforward to use. I appreciate the anonymity it afforded and...


27

Apr 15

HIV self-testing - know the facts and have your say

For the first time, home HIV self-test kits...


27

Apr 15

Share your experiences of using the test

This  discussion and ideas exchange site has been specially set up for people to share their...