Talking about home testing for HIV

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25

Jun 19

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...


27

Mar 18

quick and discreet

Ordered from Amazon so quick and discreet. Quick and easy test. Lancet thing essentially painless....


04

Mar 18

Asking

Hello, I have had sex with only 3 partners in my entire life but have not been tested. Will it be...


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...


24

Aug 17

I regularly test for peace of mind

I use Biosure self tests every few months simply for peace of mind. I was sexually assaulted 4...


29

Jun 17

After years (too long I know)..

After years (too long I know) of putting off having a test for fear of a positive result, I finally...


26

Jun 17

Peace of Mind

Thought I would tell my story because I know there will be other people like me - searching the...


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...


26

Apr 17

Instant results provide less anxiety

As someone who likes to get tested regularly, having a test done at home with immediate results is...


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...


04

Apr 17

Helped my phobia

I absolutely could not wait a week or two for a result my anxiety would have driven me crazy. The...


30

Jan 17

Grateful that self testing exists!

I live in a small country where you're always guaranteed to run into someone you know or knows your...


15

Dec 16

TEST KIT -negative result.

I ordered the home HIV Test kit to do a self test. The test arrived in a discreet grey plastic bag,...


25

Nov 16

I've never gone out of my way to have a HIV test before

I've never gone out of my way to have a HIV test before, I've had the other tests they used to hand...


07

Nov 16

I am a 58 yr old male

I am a 58 yr old male who recently contracted my first ever STD. So I visited my local sexual...


20

Oct 16

I'd been thinking about my HIV status on and off for a few months

I'd been thinking about my HIV status on and off for a few months, but couldn't/wouldn't commit to...


01

Sep 16

The kit was very simple

The kit was very simple and easy to use and it is so convenient to be able to self-test in the...


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....


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...


04

Jul 16

1st Time Test

Never tested before as I was always afraid to ask for one at the Doctors. This self test at home...


30

Jun 16

Excellent Home Test for HIV

It arrived really quickly after i requested it from THT. Extremely easy to use, very clear...


29

Jun 16

HIV Neg : Quick and easy testing

Arrives discreetly packaged in the post, quick prick of the finger and 15 minutes later you have...


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...


20

Apr 16

You are going to survive

Quick, easy and discreet. I recommend it, just be sure to read the instructions, wait for the 3...


25

Mar 16

Gay man using HIV Self Test for the first time

I go regularly to the GUM clinic but this can be a hassle. They all seem to do 'walk-in' style now...


07

Mar 16

Finally got tested

I have been putting this off for years because I haven't been very sexually active and the few...


07

Mar 16

Meant to go to a clinic but my sister told me about biosure

Meant to go to a clinic but my sister told me about biosure as she was a tester.I think it's great...


07

Mar 16

Very useful - hope it will reach 100% accuracy soon

Very clear instructions. Easy to use. The test arrived quickly and in a discreet packaging. It is...


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,...


25

Jan 16

Best thing I've done this year

Best thing I have done this year. A scary 15 mins but the relief of the negative result made may so...


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,...


17

Dec 15

Simple to Use

This test came with clear and simple to use instructions. It's simple to use and gives you your...


28

Nov 15

Quick. Discrete.

It's hard to find time to visit your local GP at the best of times, this test is essential for...


21

Nov 15

too worried to go and be tested for fear of being seen by someone I know

A few years ago I made some bad decisions and had unprotected heterosexual sex with a number of men...


20

Nov 15

I was an immature idiot, living my life in fear and denial

I was an immature idiot, living my life in fear and denial. Fear that I had it and 'I'd deal with...


04

Nov 15

So easy to do it in your own place

I am really satisfied with the product, I think it's one of the most innovative products worldwide...


09

Oct 15

It takes courage to do the test alone.

The last time I tested for HIV was late 2013 and after that I was exposed to the virus. Although my...


11

Sep 15

Boy, am I glad this test exists!

Boy am I glad this test exists! Great discreet packaging, very simple and easy to use test with...


16

Aug 15

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

I have been using this type of product for more than 10 years when they first came available in the...


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...


23

Jul 15

The home test kit is very professional and convenient...

The home test kit is very professional and convenient. It arrives in very advanced style packaging...


08

Jul 15

HIV self test - would definitely recommend

Hi I never really thought there was much chance of me contracting HIV - I've never injected drugs...


27

Jun 15

I feel so much better to have tested rather than stick my head in the sand

Discrete packaging, clear instructions. I was so afraid of getting tested I couldn't face a GUM...


10

Jun 15

HIV Self test - "great value"

Rapidly dispatched, discreet package, use well described, all very professional and great value....


24

May 15

Great! The test kit arrived really quickly

Great! The test kit arrived really quickly and was perfect for discreet use and peace of...


21

May 15

HIV Self Test - 'why I chose self-test at home'

I could have gone to Dean Street Express in London. Amazing people and service, but on this...


10

May 15

HIV Test, Discreet, Easy to Use.

The test arrived very quickly in discreet packaging. I made sure I had an hour to myself to read...


07

May 15

BioSure self test

As someone who likes to get tested (for my own reassurance) having not only the test done at home...


01

May 15

It was the longest 15 minutes of my life. But no matter what the result was, I had to find out.

It was the longest 15 minutes of my life. But no matter what the result was, I had to find out. The...