as well as social distancing.Freedom of Information requests put out to London borough councils by Sky News show 48,452 kits were sent to residents across the city between 23 March and 18 May this year by the online service Sexual Health London.Last year, that number was 40,261.In some parts of the capital, demand for home testing kits increased by over 70%.The kits can be used by members of the public to take their own samples for HIV, as well as other sexually transmitted infections.Ben, who lives in Yorkshire, is HIV negative and non-binary .They said testing from home has helped them keep on top of their sexual health, but have also proved essential for difficult situations."The first time that I tested was after a sexual experience.