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Nov 21

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...


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Nov 21

Test accuracy after 9 weeks

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


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Sep 21

Risk

Is closed mouth kissing or fingering a vagina a risk of hiv No bleeding condition on finger or...


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Sep 21

An HIV diagnosis

I was diagnosed with HIV in 2007 but contracted the virus in 2003 from a former partner. Going into...


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Aug 21

Antibodies question

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


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Aug 21

Antibody detection

Hi there I have done 2 Biosure tests well outside the window period and both were clearly...


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Aug 21

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...


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Jul 21

HIV diversity and tests

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


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Jul 21

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...


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May 21

Routine screen

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


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Apr 21

Huge mistake now suffering from it

I made a huge mistake, got drunk on a night out some time ago CANT remember exactly what I happened...


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Mar 21

Got myself worked up again

Ok have got myself in a bit of a panic again sorry about this just need to double check I have...


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Mar 21

HIV risk

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


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Feb 21

I have recently suffered with anxiety

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


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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...


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Jan 21

What antibodies does this test detect?

On researching, I had read that 2nd generation tests can only detect for IgG, but on...


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Jan 21

Is this result conclusive?

June 2020: I had a medium-high risk where I got someone's cum rubbed on my penis head. (He later...


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Dec 20

biosure test after long time

Hi i was recently testing me and my partner (11 years relationship). The results was both negative....


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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...


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Oct 20

Rapid Point of Care test

Hi, is a rapid poc hiv test accurate after 66 days?


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Oct 20

Losing my mind!

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


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Oct 20

Doubts : Hand job

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


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Oct 20

Disposal

After the test I was driving and I stop at bin box on the road.will there be problems of doing...


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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...


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Sep 20

no exposure

Hi can you have this test even if you hadn’t have any risk or exposure???


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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...


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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...


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Jun 20

Hiv time

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


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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...


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May 20

False negatives 4 years after risky exposure.

Hi. About 4 years ago, I had a one nightstand with a woman. This was unprotected. I later found out...


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May 20

I had an exposure

I had an exposure to hiv through unprotected oral sex with a person unknown status very risk...


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Apr 20

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...


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Mar 20

Still worried.

Hey. Could i had i high risk exposure end of 2016. I took p24 duo test at 6 week then pcr rna at 6...


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Mar 20

4 tests

I had a high risk exposure, I did a 4th generation test at 35 days and I've also done 4 biosure...


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Feb 20

Are antibody tests reliable?

Hi, I had a high risk exposure 2 1/2 years ago and have since had 3 biosure tests and 2 4th gen...


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Feb 20

Worried about hiv

I recently (one week ago) had a one night stand with a woman who claimed she was clean but my mind...


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Feb 20

HIV encounter

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


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Jan 20

Maybe A Risk Exposure

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


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Dec 19

I was terrified

I’m 21 and last year was very reckless for me. I was alone and away from home for the first time....


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Dec 19

Syphilis prozone

I have recently used biosure at 91 days after high risk exposure which came back negative. However...


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Dec 19

40 days before

40 days ago I had risky sex. Today I did the Bio Sure Test and showed negative. Can I be calm about...


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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,...


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Nov 19

Status check

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


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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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Nov 19

Putting this behind me

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


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Oct 19

Accuracy five months after exposure

I received protected anal sex (with a condom) and gave unprotected oral sex to a man over 5 months...


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Oct 19

HIV

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


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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...


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Sep 19

Oral thrush

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


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Aug 19

Weight off my mind

My advice, for what it's worth, is just do it. I had a grey cloud hanging over me for years not...


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Aug 19

anxiety and fear

HIV 1 /2 & P 24 Combo test (CIMA) taken after 56 days of potential exposure came out Non...


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Aug 19

hiv testing

After my risky exposure with CSW my HIV RNA PCR at 9 days not detected and 32 & 85 after HIV...


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Aug 19

One night stands

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


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Jul 19

Article on the internet - condom risk?

Hi I recently had a few sexual encounters with girls who I dont know their HIV status. I used a...


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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...


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Jul 19

54 day test

Hi I took this test 54 days after the exposure (unprotected msm oral sex with ejaculation).. i...


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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...


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May 19

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...


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Apr 19

Advice please

I had a high risk encounter 18 months ago. I've had muscle pains,twitching, thrush and numerous...


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Apr 19

risky encounter

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


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Apr 19

Symptoms - so worried

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


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Mar 19

What risk of HIV?

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


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Mar 19

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...


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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...


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Jan 19

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...


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Jan 19

1 week

Can I test after one week after risk unprotected test?


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Jan 19

The mind is a powerful thing

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


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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...


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Dec 18

Do I have hiv? Test after 40 days?

I am a female and I had a one time exposure (vaginal sex) with a male of an unknown HIV status....


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Dec 18

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

I just want to share my story for the people who are convinced they have contracted HIV in hope...


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Nov 18

Do you advise testing?

Hi there, I am a female who had unprotected oral sex and foreplay with an older man last...


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Oct 18

Negative at 12 weeks with symptoms

Hi, I had a very low risk exposure in May this year. 25 days later I had a test done in the local...


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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...


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Aug 18

Oral exposure

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


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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...


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Jul 18

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

I had sex with stand girl and condom broke. She didn't stop but i pull out after 30 seconds. After...


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Jul 18

Do I need re-test ?

Hi. I did 2 BioSure tests after 2 years potential risk. Both negative. Can I rely ?


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Jun 18

Test question

I thought I set my timer for 15 minutes but I later realized it did not in fact start. My test...


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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...


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May 18

Do I need to retest?

I have took a test at 20 weeks after a possible risk. The results come back negative. Do I need to...


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May 18

Overthinking Until I’m Sick

Honestly, spent weeks and weeks worrying over nothing about potentially having the virus. There was...


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May 18

I have been worried

I have been worried about getting tested for a long time, knowing i may have put myself at risk. i...


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Feb 18

Window periods

Hi, I had one off unprotected vaginal sex, which I am aware is not particularly high risk, however...


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Feb 18

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...


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Jan 18

can i stop being worried

i had a risk on the 31 October 2017 and i got his blood test on the 2 November 2017 then again on...


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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...


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Nov 17

Worried out of my mind!

Almost two years ago I had stupidly unprotected sex with a 'friend' of mine. Totally out of...


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Nov 17

Unprotected with my ex - tested after three weeks

The tests are great I have done four over the years negative. My most recent tests taken three...


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Nov 17

unprotected sex with a guy I met on line

Hello, I had unprotected sex with a guy I met on line in early September. I separated from my...


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Oct 17

Stop Googling, start testing

In October 2016 I used my first BioSure HIV self test, and it was negative. The relief was instant...


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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...


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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...


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Aug 17

I'm so scared

Hi! I had a risky exposure (giving oral without ejaculation) about a year ago, then I started...


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Jul 17

Scared of getting tested? - PLEASE READ

To those scared of getting tested, please read, I have also been scared of being tested, I hope...


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Jun 17

low-risk doesn't mean no-risk

I'm a 37 year old hetero white British female who has had unprotected vaginal sex. I was very...


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Jun 17

BBC documentary "The truth about HIV"

I came across the BBC documentary "The truth about HIV" and it gave me a real push to get...


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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...


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Apr 17

2 tests done both negative.

Hi, done a test at 7 weeks after risky exposure and again at 12 weeks and 2 days after exposure,...


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Apr 17

Testing window period

Hello doctors I took three tests at 28,29 and 31 days - I was wondering what percentage of people...


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Apr 17

I have been so worried

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


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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...


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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...


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Mar 17

Relieved

I honestly believe this is the best product on the market right now and the best £30 I've ever...


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Jan 17

oral sex drew blood

I had oral sex and the man's teeth drew blood on the head of my penis. I have been very stressed...


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Jan 17

Very worried

Very worried. I have ordered a test of you, but it has not yet come. I was curious about men so I...


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Dec 16

Anxiety of hiv

So after a very brief encounter with a stripper 7 months ago, I have been through hell. Google is...


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Dec 16

Worth doing if you are concerned

Used the bio-sure product , after a few indiscretions whilst working in ASIA , test had to be done...


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Dec 16

Partner got pre-cum in his eye

I saw a male escort and while were having (safe) sex he thought he got pre-cum in his eye. He was...


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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...


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Dec 16

Repeat test after 13 minutes results?

Hello! I did three tests since I had my risk (oral sex with ejaculation). First 31 days (4th...


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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...


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Nov 16

As a gay guy in his early fifties

As a gay guy in his early fifties, with a rather colourful sex life over the years. Having sex not...


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Nov 16

test question

I made the test and it was only control line, everything else was completely white. I checked at 15...


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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...


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Sep 16

I have had 2 bio sure self tests

I have had 2 bio sure self tests. Both negative. My exposure was with a Thai woman in Thailand and...


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Sep 16

My Anxiety can Stop

After years and years of contemplating getting a HIV test. I never felt confident going to a GUM...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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Aug 16

Terrified

I spent a week convinced I was HIV+ after a few sexual encounters that were on the risky side. I...


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Aug 16

Been in a panic for last two years

Been in a panic for last two years since I foolishly slept with an escort on a drunken night. My...


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Aug 16

Negative Relief. Get Tested!

I had a possible high-risk exposure to HIV 16 months ago, but couldn't bring myself to get tested...


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Jul 16

many still regard hiv as a death sentence

I had my very first hivselftest on 14th July 2016, I do test at gum clinics regularly. My partner...


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Jul 16

I thought I was low risk

I thought I was low risk, but always best to check now and again. This home test service is great,...


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Jul 16

Why I tested

Having lived in London for a long period of my life and having had a very active sex life, not...


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Jul 16

My first instant HIV test

I've done several home HIV testing kits before. I find them more convenient and easier to cope...


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Jul 16

BIOSURE HIV TEST

I had unprotected sex with a few partners, and one night stands up until 2010. I stopped that when...


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Jul 16

HIV neg

Didn't think I had put myself at risk but still nerveracking to test. Thankfully was neg, donated...


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Jun 16

Taking the test

I took the test to-day aided by my boyfriend and we found it easy, once we have read the...


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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...


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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...


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Apr 16

Less scary then going to a clinic or gp

I recently found I was pregnant and the midwife had left a leaflet about the HIV test you get...


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Apr 16

HIV selftest suited me

The test arrived in plain packaging as promised one working day after ordering. I am a gay man who...


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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...


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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...


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Apr 16

BioSure relief

I went a bit off the rails when I broke up with my partner. Started having (a lot) of random sex...


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Mar 16

stress

I'm a heterosexual guy but have slept with alot of partners and done some silly things,never really...


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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...


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Mar 16

reduce anxiety - be brave

(I am) A straight guy who went a bit wild last year sexually, had symptoms around 2 weeks after a...


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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...


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Feb 16

Girlfriend asked me to take the test

I recently started a new relationship and my partner took a HIV test at a clinic soon after we met....


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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,...


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Feb 16

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

I have had the worst anxiety for the past 2 weeks after someone put the idea in my head that HIV is...


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Jan 16

Amazing piece of kit

Amazing piece of kit. After realising I'd not been tested for a couple of years, having taken a few...


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Jan 16

Promiscuous throughout my early twenties

Having been promiscuous throughout my early twenties I always protected myself against unwanted...


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Dec 15

will sleep after long

I did put myself at risk last year in october. From that time onwards it was continously bugging me...


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Dec 15

Anxiety and education

For those who know the unfortunate grasps of anxiety, this kit is a such a great invention. I...


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Dec 15

Privacy and peace of mind

As a gay man living in a rural part of the United Kingdom, access to sexual health screening which...


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Dec 15

A little worry??

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


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Nov 15

Experience

I wasn't conscious enough about HIV but gladly I always used a condom during anal sex. Getting...


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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...


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Nov 15

I do have an unhealthy sex life now & then..

As I'm a straight guy,I do have an unhealthy sex life by visiting escorts now & then.And there...


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Oct 15

Get tested

I learnt of my HIV status after donating blood. I never thought that as a straight male I could be...


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Sep 15

The thought of attending a GUM clinic terrifies me so I chose the home test option

I have not been tested since 2011 and not always practiced safe sex in the time that has passed....


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Jul 15

Medical doctor

As a medical professional and the end of the day one who is in the risk group of getting HIV I can...


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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...


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Jun 15

HIV Self-Test: The Journey.

I'd had a bout of diarrhoea in mid-February this year, and two weeks later I had a short but bad...


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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...


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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...


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May 15

The longest night ever!

I am a gay man and have never had an HIV test. Over the course of the past 15 years I have had many...


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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...


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May 15

HIV self-test - "very relieved!!"

Living in Jersey there was a little delay with shipping but the organisation I purchased the test...


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May 15

I have dry mouth and having seen half the specialists in HKG...

I have dry mouth and having seen half the specialists in HKG, Who confirmed I don't have diabetes,...


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May 15

My Self Test

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


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May 15

A very welcome addition to the UK safer sex landscape

I used this as an experiment, and found the test very easy to use and to understand. I was very...


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Apr 15

Biosure HIV self test

I read about the new self test on Monday morning BBC news website, checked out the biosure website,...