GUM / STD Clinics & Experience in the Y&H Region

[Kendrig]

Following up from a E.Midlands Thread, by NewSeeker

Thought I'd start this thread on accessing and using GUM clinics in the Yorkshire & Humberside Region. To help demystify the process, share, pitfalls, how long you need to take out of a busy day etc, is it totally confidential, will your GP practice find out etc etc. For those unaware: A sexual health or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic specialises in sexual health, and can provide tests and treatment for many STIs.

Hopefully we'll get a thread like on the London Board (https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=58732.175) which gave me the EMidlands idea.

So please use this thread to discuss and ask questions about STI testing.



A useful bit of information from FishyFoo on the EM board has been added below.
Going to a different town isn't an issue. Just tell them that you work in that town/city and they don't bat an eyelid.

I get tested every 3 months and have done since I became active again.

All info is totally confidential and they will NOT contact your doctor unless you ask them to.

I tell them my real name, my real date of birth and I give them my real home address. I do though use my punting phone for texts etc that they send. So much easier than lying through my teeth to them as it's too much like hard work to remember everything.

Results are sent out by text unless you ask otherwise.

I have used....

Chesterfield

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Sheffield

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It looks like things have moved.

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Rotherham

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I have also used Wakefield which I think is shite !!!!

By far and above my favorite is the walk-in in Sheffield. It's near the Crucible Theater with a large NCP just opposite to park in. It's my favorite as you DO NOT need an appointment. It's fucking hilarious watching all the pro$$ies walk in. Saw a regular in there last time I was there so we had a nice chat and afterwards I punted her.

If I have time to make an appointment I use either Chesterfield or Rotherham.

Rotherham had 3 monthly check up. Took longer in the waiting room than what the test took. I was in and out in 20 minutes which was ideal as I booked for 0900 and did it on the way to a client appointment for work. Results should be texted to me within the week.

[Kendrig]

A blood sample is the standard test for HIV and syphilis. I suppose you could refuse this and opt only for the urine tests and swabs? It's risk and reward like the rest of this game! Do your activities put you at risk? Which is easier to explain to the OH: a bruise or a dose of something nasty? Perhaps you could say you've donated blood...

[Kendrig]

NewSeeker created a Positive review, which illustrates the experience. Note this is in the E.Midlands, but is extremely useful.

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=114375.msg1343550#msg1343550

[Kendrig]

If you are honest and tell them that you partake of pro$$ies they DO NOT give you a FULL all clear. It can take months after exposure for some STI's to show up !!!!

They tell you that you are OK, or not as the case maybe, at the time of testing.


There has been a lot of discussion on the topic over the last 18 months. A large amount of discussion has followed the question of bareback, hence the creation of the region bareback threads.

[Kendrig]

Another experience in the Reading area bu Cunning Punt, just to illustrate experience.

Most seasoned punters including myself have regular 3 monthly check-ups. This hobby we all enjoy, has some danger associated with it, so better to be safe than sorry.

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=71941.msg909400#msg909400

[mrfishyfoo]

I actually went this week for my 3 monthly checkup.

My arm looks like a fucking pin cushion as the nurse couldn't get a vein. 

Vampire still bled me though. 

Results in no more than 2 weeks.

[2504lim]

I IMAGINE  if you use a condom for relieving oral your safe .
And if you use a condom for full sex

Then you shouldn’t have a problem ever

If you receive OWO then I guess you can catch  a few STI’s but saliva in the women’s mouth does kevit reduces risk

Bareback - then your playing with your life

[stickman1980]

A visit is something i've been looking into for a couple of weeks.

Anyone any useful info??

Locations, quieter sessions??, book in advance or walk-in?? Honest or annonymous?

Any info/advice appreciated, here or PM. 

[2504lim]

Just bag up .
But kissing can be very minimal risk
If doing OWO regularly I think  you will get something

[Bigwilts]

A visit is something i've been looking into for a couple of weeks.

Anyone any useful info??

Locations, quieter sessions??, book in advance or walk-in?? Honest or annonymous?

Any info/advice appreciated, here or PM. 

I can’t help for your location, but locations and sessions will depend on what’s available in your area, search your local NHS
Ditto with appointments or open walk-in sessions, for example it depends on the day of week and morning / afternoon as to whether an appointment is needed/available
Locally Monday’s can be busy (after a good weekend on the pull etc) and appointments are needed for the morning
I tend to go mid to late week in open surgeries, they are rarely empty

Honest or anonymous is a bit of a funny question, there should be no passing of STI clinic info to your gp wirhout consent,  but false names or anonynimity are permitted

Honesty wise though, there’s no real benefit to keeping some of it to yourself.  They can put your statistics into their system and also target your risks in the context of what you are doing in the local area.  This allows them to target specific tests in line with other people in the area.
You can lie about seeing prostitutes and put it down to sleeping around, but that won’t correlate with the local statistics and they won’t flag to test for the right risks & what STDs are going round that part of the community

[Romeo Sensini]

Used the one in the Merrion Centre. Can pre-book or walk in (look online for session times/contact). Busy, but everyones in same boat arent they! Gave false name, without issue. Verdict by text to punting phone a few days later. Quite easy really.

Be aware - there are 2 types of test. If they ask "do you want express" temptation is to say yes, piss in bottle and away you go, but this only tests for a couple of STI. Better off with full test IMO.

[Kendrig]

A link to a list of all STD Clinics in Yorkshire, also search for other regions

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In case your travelling, and fancy a trip to somewhere away from home or working

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[Kendrig]

This is a bit off topic, from the General Discussion thread, but may give some insight should the case ever arise.

Telling the other half, she may have an STD
https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=33448.msg463998#msg463998

[Kendrig]

What Services do sexual health clinics (GUM) Clinics provide.

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[Kendrig]

Great bit of info here from Fishy last year,

‘How long does it take for symptoms of an STD to Show’

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=131712.0

[mrfishyfoo]

I actually went this week for my 3 monthly checkup.

My arm looks like a fucking pin cushion as the nurse couldn't get a vein. 

Vampire still bled me though. 

Results in no more than 2 weeks.

That was quick.

Got the text on Friday morning having pissed in a pot, been stabbed with a neddle and just for good measure having my throat and arse swabbed.

Happy fishy !!! 

[yorkieyorkie]

This is a brilliant thread.

Cheers Kendrig.

[Kendrig]

For those who have never been to the GUM clinic, below is a couple of very short Reviews (following on from those above)

A very typical visit to the GUM Clinic, from Slough in the London board
https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=48889.msg639995#msg639995

Another from Chelmsford
https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=68270.msg868348#msg868348

[MrMatrix]

I actually went this week for my 3 monthly checkup.

My arm looks like a fucking pin cushion as the nurse couldn't get a vein. 

Vampire still bled me though. 

Results in no more than 2 weeks.

I went last week for my annual checkup. Like you FF nurse couldnt get enough blood, Did throat swab and urine. So yesterday I get a text please call regarding you recent test..... I've never had a recall before but I guessed it was a new sample required and it was. This time she got all the samples required. Should get the results Friday. The Swab and Urine were all OK.

Any one who regularly punts , should always get an annual check up. No excuse.

[MrMatrix]

That was quick.

Got the text on Friday morning having pissed in a pot, been stabbed with a neddle and just for good measure having my throat and arse swabbed.

Happy fishy !!! 

Now thats a new one on me Fishy------ getting your arse swabbed.  Was there a queue of nurses fighting over you at this stage.....

[mrfishyfoo]

Now thats a new one on me Fishy------ getting your arse swabbed.  Was there a queue of nurses fighting over you at this stage.....

I'm very honesty with them and told them I'd been getting my arsehole rimmed  so they were keen for a swab of that as well. Apparently chlamydia and gonorrhea can live up your arse. 

Unfortunately there wasn't a FAF blonde nurse to do it so the male nurse sent me off to the bog to do it myself.

[MrMatrix]

Apparently chlamydia and gonorrhea can live up your arse. 

Unfortunately there wasn't a FAF blonde nurse to do it so the male nurse sent me off to the bog to do it myself.

O shit--- if I'd known I may have got my arse sorted ......so to speak.  Never occurred to me that.  And there were two fit nurses with me - To think FF I could of had my choice.

[mrfishyfoo]

O shit--- if I'd known I may have got my arse sorted ......so to speak.  Never occurred to me that.  And there were two fit nurses with me - To think FF I could of had my choice.

HILARIOUS !!! 

Being serious if a lass has a dose in her gob then anything that she tongues can/could get infected. Sobering thought ain't it.

[MrMatrix]

HILARIOUS !!! 

Being serious if a lass has a dose in her gob then anything that she tongues can/could get infected. Sobering thought ain't it.

You of course are absolutely right. But I, along with many others wouldnt have necessarily given this a thought. I will next time though.
Hopefully we will both get the all clear. 

[2504lim]

I always have a condom on for oral . I don’t fuck the women .
Just a BJ covered and play with boobs . No kidsing  or giving oral .
Yes I know boring but 100% safe .
I’m Very vanilla and basic , but I enjoy it and my perogrative

[yorkieyorkie]

I always have a condom on for oral . I don’t fuck the women .
Just a BJ covered and play with boobs . No kidsing  or giving oral .
Yes I know boring but 100% safe .
I’m Very vanilla and basic , but I enjoy it and my perogrative

What about kissing?

[2504lim]

Nope

I receive a BJ with condom on and play with boobs and that’s it .


Hence I go for big boob girls

We all
Like different things and all take different risks .

I take Minimal risk

[yorkieyorkie]

Nope

I receive a BJ with condom on and play with boobs and that’s it .


Hence I go for big boob girls

We all
Like different things and all take different risks .

I take Minimal risk

Fair enough pal.

[MrMatrix]

I always have a condom on for oral . I don’t fuck the women .
Just a BJ covered and play with boobs . No kidsing  or giving oral .
Yes I know boring but 100% safe .
I’m Very vanilla and basic , but I enjoy it and my perogrative

I actually was similar when I started- but decided life was too short. It also depends on what domestic arrangements you have at home as to how this would influence your decision. As you rightly say your perogative.
Never the less we would welcome your reviews as such.

[stevedave]

Nope

I receive a BJ with condom on and play with boobs and that’s it .


Hence I go for big boob girls

We all
Like different things and all take different risks .

I take Minimal risk

I look forward to reading some reviews of big titted beauties. I'm very much a boob man 

[2504lim]

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[Scarboroughdude]

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Have you seen her? perhaps a review if you have 

[Kendrig]

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Your a nuisance, what has this got to do with GUM Clinics, or did you not learn to read when at school.
It’s not holidays till next week 

[2504lim]

Oh dear ,  the person said he likes big boobs posted above onbthis thread . So I posted a link .

No need to be childish and insulting . A simple post that’s all .

[Kendrig]

A review would be good, for some credibility

[Kendrig]

Copy of post from Chezzie John in E.M. Thread

For people who want to get tested for STD'S you can now get a NHS home testing kit for free. Not so good if your not single living with the wife/partner but if you have a punting phone and a works address you can use to send the kit to your sorted

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[Chezzie John]

That's for the Derbyshire region but here's a link for others

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External Link/Members Only   This is the main one from the NHS

[p3ngu1n]

That's for the Derbyshire region but here's a link for others

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I used that last year to get the free test kit and subsequently didn't qualify for freebies; so now I just order a test kit (for Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea testing) online from Superdrug (costs about 36quid) 

[mrfishyfoo]

That's for the Derbyshire region but here's a link for others

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External Link/Members Only   This is the main one from the NHS

If there's no freebie available, which is the case in most areas, the paid for service can be found here.

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[geordieman]

If there's no freebie available, which is the case in most areas, the paid for service can be found here.

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Be aware I used the Fettle service two weeks ago for a routine check.  No symptoms, no reason to expect anything but clear results.  Tested for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, and syphilis.  Results came back saying all clear but that I should be re-tested for syphilis at an NHS GUM clinic.  Went to the local clinic who said this is typical of independent services, leaving people unclear as to what is going on.  Had the tests again for all four and the results gave me the all clear.  Cost me £60 and a week of doubt.  Not the best service  , from now on I'll stick with the NHS.

[bigbird]

I went recently after a relationship with a Thai girl (she wasn’t a WG but you never know who has been where).
 I waited two months before going, tested me for all. It was all ok took 3 days for
Results to come through. This was in Chesterfield..
It’s easy to do...

[mrfishyfoo]

Here's a link to a charity in Yorkshire that offers drop in services.

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I've used their Leeds "branch" a couple of times now.

Highly discreet and easy to use.

I love the on-line appointment system.

[Ali Katt]

I went to the GUM clinic or as it's now called Sexual Health Clinic in Sheffield Hallamshire. Booked an appointment over the phone, easy no hassle, even got the time I wanted for a week later. The process involved filling out two forms and a urine test  and blood test on that day. It was pretty easy, before they used to ask the questions on the form in person, no swab which I know I've had before and no inspection which I'm grateful for as the nurse was male. The guy was friendly enough, but it seemed a lot more formal than it was a few years ago. I haven't been in two years, but I have only had sex with around 10 people in that time. I saw one girl who was quite cute, clearly a student and she went in with her mother later on! And one who was probably on the game around 40 and on the big side, couldn't find her AW or at least not to my knowledge.



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[Tricks]

Congratulations

when I go there, I really enjoy looking and flirting with the other....customers!

They must be thinking what is this dirty old cunt doing here

[MrMatrix]

Congratulations

when I go there, I really enjoy looking and flirting with the other....customers!

They must be thinking what is this dirty old cunt doing here

Yes, it does make you feel awkward when you've got several younger people in the same waiting room. I wonder though what they are really thinking........like 'I wonder what that old fucker would pay to shag me"..lol.

[Kairac]

Because this thread has popped up I feel I should pass on some information I have recently learned from a friend who works in the medical field.

HSV (Herpes) is on the rise dramatically, now they’re 2 types, HSV1 which is cold sores around your mouth and in your mouth and throat. HSV2 which is based on your genital area, you can get either type in either place, now I know a lot of people have cold sores and we don’t think a lot of them except no kissing or you will catch it, well with the type 2 strain you can catch it even if nothing is showing symptom wise because the virus sheds cells regularly. Now the virus can only be transferred into someone via a mucus membrane ie the inside of a vagina, under a foreskin or rectum or mouth, all by skin on skin contact. The virus can not survive away from a body ie on towels or toilet seats for longer than a few minutes.

Because 2 out of 3 18-50 year olds have some form of hsv THEY DO NOT TEST FOR IT ON A STANDARD TEST as it’s so common, you need to ask for it to be tested for.

HSV is also incurable as it lives in your nerves and spinal cord, so sadly if you do contract it, it’s just a management process if you do have an outbreak, so even if you get the smallest spot on your genitals or a sudden tightness in your foreskin even if it’s for a day or 2 I’d recommend you ask for a test for it.

Play safe people

[Ali Katt]

All clear again. When did they do away with the swab test?

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[holeymoley]

I use the Locala facility in Dewsbury on the outskirts of the town centre, I am honest with them. For anyone that is nervous about visiting, I find them non judgemental and happy to give advice on the risks involved. Only downside is that results can take a while, in actual fact I was tested recently and it took three and a half weeks !   It functions as a drop in clinic on mornings with appointments in the afternoons.  I use the drop in facility which can involve a long wait ( but not always ) and there is a very convenient pay and display across the road. Similarly a  booking may involve waiting a week or two to be seen. Everyone has to fill in a simple question and answer A4 form, it always seems very civilised to me. Also offer Hep B injectionss too.  I hope this helps.

[mrfishyfoo]

All clear again. When did they do away with the swab test?

You have to specifically ask for it.

[yorkieyorkie]

I use the Locala facility in Dewsbury on the outskirts of the town centre, I am honest with them. For anyone that is nervous about visiting, I find them non judgemental and happy to give advice on the risks involved. Only downside is that results can take a while, in actual fact I was tested recently and it took three and a half weeks !   It functions as a drop in clinic on mornings with appointments in the afternoons.  I use the drop in facility which can involve a long wait ( but not always ) and there is a very convenient pay and display across the road. Similarly a  booking may involve waiting a week or two to be seen. Everyone has to fill in a simple question and answer A4 form, it always seems very civilised to me. Also offer Hep B injectionss too.  I hope this helps.

Certainly does help.