The word ‘Coronavirus’, or more accurately COVID-19, is on everyone’s lips at the moment. This new type of coronavirus is thought to have originated from bats in China. It causes a new viral illness, typically with fever, headaches, muscle aches and a cough. It can sometimes cause severe problems with the lungs, especially in older people or in people with pre-existing health conditions. So far, in the UK public health authorities are doing everything they can to contain viral transmission. During this time we are offering an additional service. We are able to provide patients who do not wish ..read more

For a lot of us, TV, film and books have shaped our ideas and understanding of what makes a healthy relationship. From the bad boy with a motorcycle to the boy next door, clichés of love and romance is shown in almost every form of storytelling. Most of these stories have one thing in common: sex You’ve heard advertisers say, “sex sells” and for many, it’s the truth. Sex does sell just as much as romance. It’s what drew $1 billion worth of ticket sales during the opening weekend of Fifty Shades of Grey, and sexual tension is used in almost every perfume ad you see. We see it everywhere; no ..read more

Did you know there were over 400,000 new diagnoses of STIs in 2016? Over recent years, there has been a rise in the rates of STIs. Although diagnoses of STIs such as warts and chlamydia have decreased, perhaps from recent efforts to tackle these infections, syphilis and gonorrhoea have increased. STI (or STD) stands for ‘sexually transmitted infection’. These infections are most commonly spread through sexual contact, but not always (for example, some types of hepatitis can be spread through sexual contact but also by other means). They can be spread through contact with bodily fluids (blood ..read more

Are you on Tinder? You wouldn’t be alone – over 50 million people use Tinder, with at least 10 million active daily users. But recently, people are blaming dating apps for the increase in STIs over recent years. Is this the case? Dating apps like Tinder and Grindr have become synonymous with casual sex and the infamous ‘hookup’ culture. When Tinder was first released back in 2012, the internet went crazy with opinions over the good and the bad of casual sex. Whilst some accused the app of ruining the sanctity of relationships and marriage, others praised it for its sexual liberty and empowerme ..read more

DYK HIV testing is an important part of a response to the HIV epidemic as well as PEP, PrEP and safe sex. If you’ve had unprotected sex and feel you are at risk if HIV you should take a test. We provide confidential, reliable and professional and HIV tests for use at home. We are run by Sexual Health doctors and tests are performed by the largest professional laboratory in the UK, so we use tests you can trust. Take action and get tested for HIV! Find our tests here. The post Confidential, At Home HIV Testing appeared first on Instant Test Limited ..read more

As NHS STI clinics across the UK struggle to keep up with the high demands due to budget cuts, a bigger demand for self testing kits (also known as e-STI tests) have proved to be a relief to patients. Gaining NHS appointments within 48 hours has become extremely difficult. With a  rise in diagnosed STI’s throughout the UK,  along with recent media superbug scares, seeing a home testing is going through an upward swing. A simple e-STI test Our home e-STI testing kits are sent out discreetly to the address you provide. The relevant equipment is provided along with a form and a prepaid envelope t ..read more

Chlamydia is one of the most common Sexually transmitted infections in the UK. It can cause symptoms such as discharge, stinging on passing urine, pain during sex, bleeding during or after sex, testicular pain, abdominal pain and soreness- but it can have NO symptoms. Sexual health matters so get tested! Find our e-STI tests here. The post Testing for Chlamydia, as easy as ABC appeared first on Instant Test Limited ..read more

Anyone can get an STD, even you. Remember to use safe sex practices and get tested! The post Remember to use safe sex practices and get tested! appeared first on Instant Test Limited ..read more