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4 Tests ! Can i move on knowing i'm fine ?

Hello ! I had a possible exposure 87 days ago. At 60 Days i had Negative - Biosure At 64 Days...


Biosure Hiv self test can be false negative?

Hi. I tested last year, my test was taken 6 months after risky contact. After 15min my result was...


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...


Test accuracy after 9 weeks

I had a possible high risk exposure on 28th August, 2021 (unprotected anal) and tested negative...


Long lasting symptoms

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


Negative test - still have symptoms

I had protected sex when i was drunk. 4 days later i got tonsilitis and swollen lymph node on my...


Possible exposure to HIV

Hi, I had a possible exposure 8 weeks ago. Within the first couple of weeks after this I obtained a...


Are my results false negatives?

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


Faint spreading underneath Control Line - Biosure Query

Hi, I did a test yesterday and checked after 15 minutes. There was a clear control line, and...


Extremely faint test line

Hi I had protected vaginal sex with an escort but decided to get tested using the approved test in...


Could anything else have affected result?

I took your biosure test at 12 and 15 weeks following a possible exposure and although I recieved...


Were they false negatives?

Hi, 5 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with my partner it was for the first time having unprotected...


Hiv results/symptoms

I had sex with a Ukrainian lady on the 9 June 2021 all protected oral and vaginal (she supplied the...


False negative?

Hi, I tested HIV negative using biosure it was 22 weeks after a possible exposure. Although my...


Antibodies question

Had a test at 7 weeks and it's negative which I realise is a good sign but not conclusive. What I...


Still worried

I took a test at around six weeks from‘exposure’ (not sure you can really call it that. I’m a...


Do I need this test?

Hi I am thinking of taking the Biosure test to put my mind at ease. I believe 4 years ago, I may...


I had unprotected hand job

I had an unprotected hand job and have been worried about HIV and STDs. I took the bio self-test at...


HIV diversity and tests

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


I'm scared that I might be infected

Hello, In April I had sex with this girl and found out a week after that she's positive but I used...


Anxious about exposure

About 4 weeks ago, exactly 26 days today, I had a nearly protected sex with a female. Nearly...


Tired and worried

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


Test accuracy at 81 days

I have a really bad case of anxiety and guilt. Earlier on this year I made a bad decision that...


Result before 15 mins

Hi I recently attended a clinic in London who uses your tests, I also tested at home in March this...


Can anything influence my antibody production?

Hi there- I’ve taken so many tests recently it’s frightening. I have since taken three of your...


1 minute test result

Hiya I completed the biosure test however I had a question about the timing. After 1 minute a...


I have super bad anxiety

Hello, I have a super bad anxiety. Recently over five weeks ago I used tobacco from someone who is...


Worry on accuracy

Hi there Was a bit worried about the accuracy of my Biosure test. Basically I got a good sample...


Ozone therapy Sauna impact on antibodies

I recently took one of your self-tests 15 weeks after a possible exposure and I received a negative...


HIV transmission via open wound?

I’ve been reading on google that HIV transmission through an open wound is quite rare. Can you...


Any possibility tests are wrong?

Hi I have had an exposure in December 2020 since then I have used bio sure test at 70 days 84 days...


Window Period? And other questions

Hi, I have a few questions, 1. Can you explain the window period, if I test myself using the...


Routine screen

Hi, I have had the same boyfriend for 4 years but decided to do a routine screen as I hadn't...


about hiv

Hello, I slept with my new girlfriend unprotected, two weeks after the sex I find out that my...


I did something stupid

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


HIV from protected sex?

Hi,I recently had sex with a few girls that I don't know their status of.I used condoms throughout...


I have just done my test now

I HAVE JUST DONE MY TEST NOW 5 weeks after exposure. Although I had done 2 tests before. All came...


12 weeks or 6 months?

I'm looking for some clarification. The bio sure test says it can detect antibody's after 12 weeks...


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...


I.m very worried and hope for an answer quick

Met a girl and I gave her oralsex really good. After like 4-5 days I started to feel sick. Met her...


Testworries

I recently took the test and it came back negative, which was great. But I’ve recently been...


Tested at 80 days

I’ve been very scared of HIV after watching “it’s a sin” so I took your HIV test at 8...


HIV risk

So 3 weeks and 2 days ago I had intercourse, unprotected oral sex, protected anal sex with a...


My boyfriend said he tested positive

My boyfriend said he tested positive but then later.. The second line disappeared.. He thinks it is...


False negative?

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


Possible reasons for a false negative?

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


Testing the test

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


Worried - Should I retest?

Hi Biosure team, I see many people testing more than once to be sure their negative is reliant....


I have recently suffered with anxiety

Hi there I have recently suffered with bit of a anxiety regarding some previous exposures all of...


Nine weeks after exposure

Nine weeks after exposure, burning urine (gonorrhea treated), weak joints, stiff neck. Negative...


Test well outside window period

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


I tested negative using HIV type 2 self-test

i tested hiv negative using hiv type 2 self test 2 weeks after exposure, at 4 weeks i tested...


Advice please. 12 years post exposure.

Hi, Looking for some advice from biosure please. My last exposure was 12.5 years ago. I have...


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...


Temperature effects

I have a question about testing temperature. I tested at 13 weeks and did so in my car in a parking...


Buffer solution exposed to air?

Hi, I recently took the Biosure self test and received a negative result, where the only line...


5 weeks negative using biosure

Can a 5 week negative change to positive after 12 weeks?


Chance of not producing hiv antibodys by 12 weeks??

What’s the chance of not producing hiv antibodys by 12 weeks. I tested negative for hiv using the...


possible symptoms - worried

I had unprotected anal sex 10 days ago ( i was the top). Next day i had bad headache and very...


After developing anxiety

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


Scared that i have HIV after 2 tests

Hey I'm just an 19 year old boy who done wrong decisions over the past few months i slept with two...


% of people with antibodies at 5 weeks

I tested for HIV with biosure antibody test I tested at 36 days. What’s the % of people who have...


Anxiety about HIV

So I took a test around a year after a one night stand, 6 weeks after the night I went for a 4th...


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...


HIV Biosure testing accuracy/confidence

Hello I have not had unprotected sex in 6 months and have tested using the biosure self test today...


control and test lines

Hi, I took the Biosure test 8 weeks after possible exposure. I’m just wondering, are the...


Worried about negative result

Hello! Just thought I would leave a message here for some clarification. I performed the BioSure...


Still have symptoms

Hi I have done the biosure test 9 weeks after my possible exposure and it was negative but somehow...


Question about result

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


Anxiety grows

Hi. I have found


Losing my mind!

I lost my virginity to a guy that was a serial cheater, only learnt about it later on in our...


Hiv rash scares

Hello I took your hiv biosure rest 3 months after exposure 84days and got a negative result. I’ve...


Doubts : Hand job

Doubts : Hand job , massage centre rubbing of penis on masseuse body - how big is this risk ?...


Contrast from CAT scan

I did a Biosure test 3 weeks after having a CAT scan done. Can the contrast (iodine based) used for...


Health Anxiety 101

Let me tell you my story, I'm going to go into depth about my symptoms too. Just so other people...


cant do no more

Hi im really struggling now im scared of losing everything including my wife and kids. iv not...


Testing worry

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


l used 7 Biosure test kits

l used 7  Biosure test kits at 6,7, and 8 weeks after possible exposure and after 20 minutes to 2...


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...


I had joint pain

I had joint pain at day 35 then muscle aches 6 weeks then I tested at 8 weeks using a Biosure hiv...


how many people have had false negatives?

Hi, I would like to know how many people have had false negatives to date after testing outside of...


Antidepressants and hiv biosure result affected?

Would being on duloxetine antidepressant affect the result of a biosure antibody test please. I am...


Biosure test I believe to be extremely accurate

Hi, On December the 18th 2019 i had a Heterosexual exposure. I started testing from the 03rd Feb...


4th generation test at 4 weeks and biosure test at 5 weeks both negative

Hi how reassuring are both these test? at this time my anxiety is through the roof. Why is there...


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...


Worthless and useless??

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


Not Sure if Blood Sample was enough

I did the biosure test exactly 3 months after a possible exposure and then again 2 months after...


Blood test

Hi I just wanted some information on how a GUM clinic would confirm positive results of a Biosure...


I slept with an HIV + partner

Hello, I slept with an HIV + partner, taking med. Myself I had a small discharge during the...


Confirmation of test result

Hi there . Is there any chance I can send a photo to the admin email for confirmation of the test...


Confirmation

Last year, I done the Biosure HIV test after 16 weeks of unprotected sex and the test came back...


Worried to death, seronegative?

I tested negative at 6 weeks (clinic), 10 weeks (biosure self test), 13 weeks (clinic) and 20.5...


Hiv time

Hello I have just tested negative 3 months (91 days to be precise) after a risky exposure. I have...


How the test works

Does the positive line show at the same time as the control line?


Flu like symptoms

Hi I had flu symptoms such as nasal congestion and fever around 6-7 weeks after exposure. I passed...


Accuracy of test results?

Should I be worried? I took 2 biosure tests 3 weeks apart, several years after potential exposure....


False negatives on test

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


72 days and 78 days tests

Hi i had fever for three days at 44 days.  I tested at 72 days and 78 days but at 72 days it looks...


Hiv biosure test results

Hi, I have taken 2 biosure tests, weeks apart, 3 years post exposure, both negative, but still have...


Confirm Negative?

Hello, I have taken a hiv self test this morning, it appears to be display a negative result but...


not a false negative?

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


I took a biosure test after 7 weeks

Hi. I took a biosure test after 7 weeks of possible exposure and it came back negative. I want to...


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...


6 years ago I tested positive

Hi, about 6years ago I tested positive and was advised to test again after 12 weeks of which I...


General questions

Dears, 1. Since the first time the tip was not completely full of blood, I brought it closer...


Antibodies

Some people say it takes 97% of us to make antibodies by 3 months, biosure says all of us will make...


Still Worried 16 weeks after

I tested at 11 and 13 weeks with the biosure self test and both came back negative after having flu...


Unprotected oral sex

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


Check results?

Bio sure 4 weeks negative 8 weeks negative 12 weeks negative 7 months negative Can I be sure...


Now I feel relaxed

Thanks for this great kit


Test accuracy

I received oral sex from a male for some seconds and we kissed 4 and half weeks ago , starting from...


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...


Storage and reliability

Hi, Some experts have issues with the storage of tests used away from a controlled lab. With tests...


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...


unprotected oral sex and kiss

Hi I had unprotected oral sex in which I was the receptive. After 3 days I had fever and then sore...


Exposure to air when testing?

When doing the test I spent around 15 seconds to collect my blood to the test device. Maybe it was...


4th Gen tests negative multiple times

I tested negative at 8, 12 and 20 weeks with a 4th Gen test drawn from the veins and also at 24...


how does an auto-test work?

Hi, I would like to ask you how does an auto-test work? What type of antigens/antibodies are...


I suffer from crippling health anxiety

I suffer from crippling health anxiety and constantly convince myself i have all sorts of...


Accuracy of the test

Hi I was potentially exposed 10 weeks ago it's now the 11th week and I took a self test to do at...


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...


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...


anxiety about my test result

Hello! :) Anxious American here. I have anxiety about my test result and would appreciate your...


I tested negative for hiv 14 weeks

I tested negative for hiv 14 weeks after exposure using your biosure test. I keep on getting mouth...


I believe I was exposed to HIV2

I believe I was exposed to HIV2.  I had a Biosure test at 13 weeks negative. Also had a 4th gen...


Test at 3 and 4 months

Hi, I used a bio sure test at 3 and 4 months, as well as 4th Generation tests at 4,6 and 12 weeks...


Biosure 11 weeks

I took a biosure hiv test at 11 weeks with negative result, how accurate is the test at 11 weeks?...


10 years ago I met a guy

10 years ago I met a guy on 5 different occasions. We had unprotected Oral sex on each occasion and...


worried after 4 months

I just took a biosure test after nearly 4 months of my exposure I came back negative since I had my...


HIV encounter

I had a low risk HIV encounter as I gave a blowjob with no ejaculation. I tested negative at 8 and...


I took a 4th generation test

I took a 4th generation test though a clinic and did a Biosure test my self. These test happen...


I have had a fourth generation test

Hi I have had a fourth generation test at an NHS hospital at four weeks which was negative and done...


muscle twitching?

Hello is muscle twitching/ muscle spasms a symptom of HIV serconversion? I have had them for about...


google made it worse

meeeen! thank God i came across this page. am on my last week of pep medication. i had unprotected...


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...


Am I in the clear?

Hello, Just looking for a bit of reassurance as I’m a nervous wreck. . I’ve had sex with...


Maybe A Risk Exposure

I have a question hopefully someone can answer it does muscle loss occur in early HIV stage as well...


I did early detection RNA PCR

I did early detection RNA PCR 12 days after possible exposure. Was negative. I have no symptoms. Is...


I tested negative at 8 weeks

I tested negative at 8 weeks with a 4th Gen test, blood drawn from arm. my only possible exposure...


HIV rash

I went to a GUM clinic and tested negative for HIV 12 weeks after exposure I have had a large rash...


Maybe HIV Exposure

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


HIV 1 & 2 Symptoms

Hello I'm wondering if you could help me tested negative with the biosure test kit at 13 weeks from...


Possible hiv infection

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


I had a tattoo

I had a tattoo drawn on my body august 10 and a piercing. 1 week after I started feeling fatigue,...


I had a sexual encounter

Hi, I had a sexual encounter with a guy who's status I don't know. Then 2 weeks after i did a rapid...


Biosure at 54 days and Gum clinic at 55 days

Hi, my possible exposure was on 15th October. I have tested with biosure at 15 days, 6weeks 1 days...


Are my tests conclusive?

Hello, I had sex with a prostitute , protected vaginal sex and unprotected oral sex (she gave the...


HIV rash

Tested negative with the biosure hiv test at 93 days just had a red rash appear covering my whole...


I believe I have hiv

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


Kit Sterilization

Hi,my apologies for asking you these questions but I am suffering from some OCD. May I know if...


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...


Is the test at day 84 conclusive

I have taken taken biosure tests at day 62, 69, 73, 76, 80 and 84. All of them have been negative....


Worried - I had unprotected oral sex

Hi Biosure, I had unprotected oral sex with a CSW 14 weeks ago. I started to develop all the...


Concerned and worried

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


medical condition?

Hello does having any preexisting medical condition affect the conclusive result being longer than...


Accuracy at 10 and a half weeks with biosure

Good day Recently found out that a person i had intercourse with has HIV. We had protected sex...


Is this test for both HIV 1 and 2?

hello - I took a HIV test at 90 days which came back negative. Is this for both HIV 1 and 2 as I...


Seroconversion and window period

I took biosure tests on day 62, 69, 73, 76 and 80. All have been negative. My questions are: 1)...


Is Seroconversion related to production of Antibodies?

Hi A lot of literature around HIV window period state that humans produce antibodies at...


Conclusive

Tested with the biosure at 87 days negative you say your test is conclusive after 12 weeks 84 days...


I had unprotected sex

I had unprotected sex on 12th september,2019 There was so much friction. I started having night...


Would HIV have been detected?

Hi I’ve been reading other answers and seen that yous have said a week after seroconversion...


Seroconversion, antibodies and immune system

So basically I am convinced I have HIV but just tested negative on the self test 7 weeks after...


Status check

Checked after 28 days post a low risk event Had no real symptoms in between - How accurate are the...


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...


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-...


Putting this behind me

Hi . Would firstly like to thank you for simply just being there this page has helped a lot......


Bought 2 biosure test kits

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


HIV

Hi would a hep b vaccine 1 booster during the time of infection 2 weeks after possible exposure...


Hiv symptoms and negative test result at 34 days

Hi, I undertook a bio sure test at 34 days which came back negative however, I’m worrying about...


6 weeks accuracy

Hi. I had sex with a woman with condom, but I  don't know her status (HIV positive or not) . So I...


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...


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...


burst condom

Hi.. I had an experience of burst condom during my intercourse. After that I had some symptoms like...


Anxiety/ overthinking

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


Accuracy of test?

I only had two unprotected sexes. Eight months ago, my bio test was negative. I forgot to wash my...


Seroconversion symptoms

I had an exposure in Magaluf with a sex worker unprotected. One silly reckless mistake influenced...


More test needed?

Hi have a nice day , Sir I am from Turkey sorry for bad english. I make oral sex 70day ago and...


Conclusive result?

Are your results conclusive immediately if the test only picks up a negative result? Or must you...


Can the test still detect late stage?

As it’s been over 15 years since any possible contraction, and had symptoms of opportunistic...


Extremely worried I have HIV

Hello guys I have signed up to this site as extremely worried about catching HIV. It started...


B12 Vitamin Supplement

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


I'm worried I have sex with one girl from my University

I'm worried I have sex with one girl from my University, I'm really stressed up that I have HIV...


Safety lancet pin

I recently did the biosure test. The lancet was not in the pack with the blaster. The whole packet...


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...


Oral thrush

Hi , I had protected sex and unprotected oral sex 2 years ago. I’ve taken Biosure at 3 months , 4...


10 weeks post exposure

Is a negative result at 10 weeks post exposure a good indication of what you result will be at 12...


Sero conversion

Why do some people sero convert later than others? I took a biosoure test at 6weeks and it was...


14 weeks since exposure

It's 14 weeks since exposure  - is my biosure self test negative result conclusive ?


One night stands

Hi I recently tried the one night stand thing so I had sex with 7 girls. They gave me oral and...


Am I really negative?

Hi Over the last year or so my anxiety has been up and down month on month. I've been tests...


I don’t know what to do

I got tested 2 week after possible exposure and it was negative and then I started to get cold...


False Negative ?

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


Availability in the US?

Hi. I had a friend send me two biosure tests from the UK. Unfortunately i used them both and now...


Control line clarification

Hi took Biosure test yesterday this is my third test .Last two tests I done I could see blood...


Testing negative using biosure 8 months after the exposure

I made the mistake of my life last year by having unprotected anal sex (i was top), it all began...


Worried and confused

Slightly confused by these tests. Ive read that these tests give you your result based on what you...


Am i clear from hiv?

Hi this is my story. The stress and worry i cannot explain. I had sex with a massage worker when i...


Thank you!

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


Years of worry and guilt

I had sex outside my marriage 4 years ago a stupid moment of weakness. I had 2 hiv tests in the...


HIV accuracy test and the risk

I'm tested nonreactive hiv1&2 ag ab combo eclia test on 7 and 8.5 weeks. Risk are from sucking...


Is there something else going on?

I have a question. I had unprotected sex with a girl that i trusted. I did a 4th generation doctors...


unprotected sex

Hi crew, I had an unprotected sex like 3times on different basis with a lady, later i discovered...


HIV negative at 100 days conclusive?

I had an intercourse with an escort around 110 days ago, she did me an oral sex without condom and...


the condom broke

Hi I had sex with a man of unknown status the condom broke, later he told me that he is hiv...


apperance of test line after an hour

Having HIV self test ,the test result within an hour was negative ,but after one hour and 30 min...


We had sex 8.5 weeks ago

We had sex 8.5 weeks ago - did use a condom but only after a couple of minutes without putting it...


Test Advice please

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


negative test at 6 weeks

Hi. In your experience, has a negative test at 6 weeks turned positive at 12 weeks?


Do I test again?

Hi - taken biosure test after possible exposure 5 years ago result came back as negative, I see on...


Confirmation advice

Hi, Hope you can help. I have read on the forum that at 25 days 50% produce enough anti...


Negative Result

Hi had a couple of unsafe sex episode about five to six years ago I'm male with two separate...


unprotected sex (condom broke)

Hi, I have unprotected sex (condom broke) with a CSW. Got viral fever after 3 day. I got...


risky encounter

I had a possible risky encounter 6 weeks ago. But just looking for some reassurance, I had a 5th...


Symptoms - so worried

Hi Hope you can please help.... My possible exposure was with a CSW 27 days ago, this was...


Very very worried

I really hope you can help. I had protected sex with a CSW on the 16th March, she put the confirm...


Reliable?

Hi Had a biosure year at 7, 11, 13, 15 and 16 weeks. Had a sore throat for 7 weeks and doctors...


Needle-stick injury and HIV Testing

I really need your HELP! I have put myself in the situation and I don't know exactly what to do....


slight angle accuracy

I did a home test from biosure, and it filled with the correct amount of blood, and the line showed...


condom broke

Hi i had a sex n the condom broke so we stop after realising that it was Brocken ,i test with Elisa...


More than 3 months ago

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


What risk of HIV?

Hi, last year I visited Amsterdam and had protected sex with 3 sex workers. Condoms were used...


HIV infection?

I had unprotected sex in January the 23rd/24th to be exact. I have been stressing since that day of...


Test effect

I plucked up the courage to use your test again after weeks and months of anxiety. Have used them...


massive worry

So I had the biosure hiv self test and I have a big concern which is a massive worry. Other self...


Positive about being positive

I’d taken a few risks and was nervous about doing a HIV test. My test was positive but doing it...


Is this normal?

Hello  - Is it normal for a test to run almost immediately upon placing it into the pot?  It was...


is this ok?

Hi had two occasions of unprotected sex male to female about 7 years ago just done home test result...


Ars and testing

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


Test Line positioning

Hi all, thank you for an incredible piece of equipment. I conducted my test and could see a very...


Know your status - Thank you!

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


going out of my mind with worry

Hi, I had a potential exposure 16 months ago. I tested negative at 4 week, 12 weeks, 12 months -...


i did the self test

Hey guys i did the self test a couple of weeks back , cus my head was spinning over a stupid...


test conclusive?

is the test still conclusive if done a few days before the 12 week mark or does it need to be done...


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...


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...


I'm convinced I have HIV

I’m convinced I have HIV, I had unprotected sex over a year ago and about 3 weeks later I had the...


9 weeks result

is a negative text at 9 weeks encouraging and likely to change at 12 weeks?


Taken this test

Took test at 12 weeks. It said negative. Should I still be worried?


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...


Could tests be wrong?....Worried

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


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...


I'm still worried

Had a low risk event over 8 months ago. Had a test done at my local gum clinic after 25 days...


How accurate at 46 days / 6.5 weeks?

Hi, wonder if you can help. I have taken your test 46 days post protected exposure, the result was...


Just do it!!!

My dad worked with aids patients in the 80s/90s and took me to work with him. I built up a fear of...


Psoriasis

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


Relief - thank you

As many have mentioned already the mind is a very powerful thing. I was sick with worry every...


About to lose my job

Hi I think I've actually lost my mind. I stupidly had unprotected sex - one night stand (vaginal) -...


How accurate at 11 weeks?

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


The mind is a powerful thing

I know a lot of people will desperately be searching the Internet after a possible exposure looking...


Help with anxiety please!

Hi, I had protected vaginal and performed unprotected oral sex with a sex worker about 4 weeks ago...


should I be worried?

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Finally got myself tested...

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How accurate after 39 days

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Do I have hiv? Test after 40 days?

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Is the lancet needle safe to use?

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Still having symptoms

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Think you have all the symptoms? Read my story if you are convinced you have HIV

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I am worried sick

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9 week negative result

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15 minutes timeframe

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Question about negative result

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Do you advise testing?

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Test line worry - need confirmation

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Does the positive line disappear?

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chances of false negative

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Ongoing anxiety

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Was test reliable?

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False negative

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false negative and symptoms

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Test at 29 days post possible exposure...

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83 days

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4th gen ag/ab test at 43 days and 65 days

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I have now done 3 tests

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Negative at 12 weeks with symptoms

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3 tests later and still anxious

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Anxiety after 2 negative tests

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Strong ARS symptoms

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Symptoms and anxiety

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Should I re-test?

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Hiv anxiety

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Hiv test at nearly 10 weeks

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HIV symptoms and testing

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HIV test after 7weeks...

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Continuing symptoms

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Oral exposure

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Ongoing symptoms

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Oral sex / 4th generation HIV Duo Test

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Test questions - new partner

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Alcohol wipes

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HIV Rapid Test at 6 weeks and 8 weeks, both negative.

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I am lost

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Fear and Anxiety

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Conclusive?

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I moved the device

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Test Negative

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Please don’t judge me

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Could my result change?

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I had unprotected sex

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Amount of blood required?

Hi there, I took the test at home recently but for some reason no matter how hard I tried the...


I was so scared

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Do I need to retest?

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Overthinking Until I’m Sick

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Result accuracy

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First HIV testing kit for my friend

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Tests negative - but still got symptoms

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My test results

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Squeezing

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Quick result

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symptomatic for a couple of weeks

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Could medication affect result?

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Packaging query

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should I still be worried?

Hello Sir, I had an unprotected vaginal sex with a hiv positive partner, I was unknown about her...


2 months test conclusive?

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tridot test - am I safe?

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doubt in reading results

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Floaters

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HIV?

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Expiry dates on test

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Window periods

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Result Question

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HIV risk symptoms?

On the 23rd of the year I was having sex with a sex worker about 5 minutes. I did not have a...


12 week negative test with swollen neck

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Still unsure

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Feelings of desperate guilt and regret

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Test at 40 days

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A story about this quick, easy, and painless test

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extreme anxiety

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ARS symptoms possible after 11 weeks?

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Relief, Easy, Affordable

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Should I test again?

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Can cancer affect the result of the test?

Hi!! I took HIV test number 2 today and it was great! But I wonder. Can you detect antibodies on...


Sillyandscared

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I'm so happy thank you for the best Christmas present ever

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Oral sex

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I really don’t know what to do

Hi. I had drunken unprotected sex with a guy a year ago, 1 months after, I tested positive for...


Window

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Different sorts of HIV?

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Help

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Could I be the 0.3%?

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chance in a million?

Hi there I recently did 2 self tests. The first at 96 days and the second at 110 days. Both...


Worried out of my mind!

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Unprotected with my ex - tested after three weeks

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is 8 week test accurate?

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7 Weeks

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possible exposure - condom broke

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Are tests conclusive?

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swollen glands and night sweats

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unknown partner

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chances of hiv?

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just tested with biosure

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Buying a test

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sick with worry

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after 6 months

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Control line concern

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positive test line?

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How accurate is the test after 7 weeks?

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Indeterminant test after two negative tests

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I know I need to get tested

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accuracy in late stages of hiv

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Will hospital treatment affect result?

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Am I negative?

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My Test Result

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What percentage?

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4 Biosure Test

Hello. I have a question about realiability of Biosure hiv self test. I did 4 test. 1st one at 11...


I met someone online

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Test after 83 days

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Can I rely on result ?

I did test and came negative but control line was pink, not red. Can I rely on result ?


75 days

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Confused about my test

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Unsure about result

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8.5 weeks

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9 and 12 week test results

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Buffer pot

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7 weeks test

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Realy anxious

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Test Question

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Test line

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Two tests

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Test done at 10 weeks

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Testing at 9 weeks

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my partner and I have been together for 20 years

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Testing while ill

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2 tests done both negative.

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Testing window period

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Persistent flu symptomes, tested twice

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Testing

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5 weeks after potential exposure

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All the symptoms, Really Scared.

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Symptoms and testing

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Bio sure working after 8 weeks

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Retest -Mind is stressful

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Reuse of Test Device

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Test Accuracy when test laid down during test timing?

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I'm so scared of going to the GUM clinic

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Hiv negative accuracy

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Very worried

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Query about buying a test on Amazon

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Anxiety of hiv

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Repeat test after 13 minutes results?

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I have been experiencing symptoms

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Question about the test

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Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou.

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I am a 58 yr old male

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Is 8 weeks sufficient?

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percent false negative

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taking the blood sample wasn't bad at all

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First time test for HIV

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Biosure test

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many still regard hiv as a death sentence

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This test is so vital

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bio sure hiv self test

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My first instant HIV test

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BIOSURE HIV TEST

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What's 15 minutes?

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Taking the test

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I had unprotected sex

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negative

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IS 90 days enough?

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Some question about Biosure Kit

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concerned

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Home tested after 12 weeks

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Test Line - clarification required

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HIV selftest suited me

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Such a relief after months of torture!

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Negative - Do i need this confirmed?

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

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BioSure relief

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stress

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reduce anxiety - be brave

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Finally got tested

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Self testing

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Just want to say thanks...

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I'd had many unsafe sexual encounters

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re living my sexual history to remember if I had put myself at risk!

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Amazing piece of kit

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Anxiety and education

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A little worry??

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

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Home Testing - I hate going to the GUM clinic

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Reliabilty of tests.

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hiv self test.. rest the worried mind

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BioSure HIV Self Test Kits- One of the best products for self-testing I have ever seen and used

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HIV self test - of course it's stressful

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HIV Self-Test: The Journey.

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

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hiv test - 'to reassure my mind'

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My Self Test

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Testing my son

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HIV Self Test - FIRST TIME

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Biosure HIV self test

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