How to use an Enough kit

Quick

Discreet

Simple

We’ve put together this quick guide to help you take your sample and clarify any questions you might have.

It’s worth having a look at our website and FAQs - there’s lots more helpful info on there.

What is this?A DNA kit for you to use discreetly and quickly.Results that belong to you and no one else.The first step in your recovery.This kit is for all genders and can be used after showering.

What’s the water for?It’s important for the swab to be damp (so it can pick up dried evidence.)But please make sure it is damp, not dripping! The best way to do this is to squeeze a couple of drops on to the swab.

What do I do?1. Unseal the swab (not before)2. Read the options for where to use the swab. If several apply, go for the first (they are ordered by likely quality of DNA.)3. Put it back in the envelope and send it via the post office. If you can’t straightaway, put it in the fridge until you can. The freepost label takes it straight to the lab.

Where can it be used?You can take a sample from: Vagina, anus, vulva, mouth, skin (see next pages for detail.) The best results are from liquid e.g. sperm/saliva, even if now dry.We’ve ordered these by strongest likely DNA presence, but you should test wherever is most comfortable, as long as their skin came into contact with yours.

Before you start, please read the full guide. We promise it won’t take long.

Wash your hands and set yourself up somewhere comfy with your phone or mirror angled so you can see what you’re doing clearly.

Vagina (internal)Test within: 7 days, ideally 48h.Appropriate for: penetrative sex (either penis or other body part). Even if there was a condom or no ejaculation, this is the best place to take the sample.Insert swab 3-5cm inside vagina. Gently rotate and try to avoid vaginal wall on entry/exit.

Vulva (external)Test within: 7 days, ideally 48h.Appropriate for: no penetrationRoll one swab over the vulva and perineum.

AnusTest within: 3 days.Appropriate for: anal penetrative sex (either penis or other body part), even if a condom was used.With a little bit of pressure, roll the swab in a circle over the perianal skin, 3cm from the anus.

MouthTest within: 2 daysAppropriate for: oral sex (either penis or other body part), even if a condom was used.With a little bit of pressure, roll the swab over the outer (darker) part of the lips, including where the lips meet.

SkinTest within: 2 daysAppropriate for: prolonged skin to skin contact e.g. persistent rubbingRoll a swab over the skin area with some pressure. Focus area might include breasts (especially mouth contact), pubic bone, inner thigh, groin crease, buttocks, penis and scrotum

What’s next?

You’ll be informed of the number of DNA profiles (people) present on your sample via your online account.

If you have anything else to keep (e.g. clothes), put them in a clean bag and write the date on.

Try to put what happened into words. You only need to do it once, and the best time is now.