How to Share STI Results With a Partner (Safely)

The safest way to share STI results with a partner is a verified, time-limited result you control — not a screenshot. Screenshots can be edited and forwarded forever; a verified result (like a Rezults card) proves the result is genuinely yours and current, lets you share by tap, link, or QR code, and lets you revoke access at any time. Choose the method that gives you proof plus control.

You've had the conversation, you both agree testing matters — now comes the practical bit: actually showing your results. It sounds simple, but how you share matters a lot, because STI results are some of the most sensitive information you own. Let's walk through every option, from worst to best for your privacy.

Option 1: The screenshot (easy, but risky)

Screenshots are what most people reach for first, and it's easy to see why — everyone knows how to send one. But they have two real problems. First, they're trivially easy to edit, which means even your honest screenshot is easy for a sceptical partner to doubt. Second, and more importantly, once you send it, you've lost control of it forever — it can be saved, forwarded, or resurface long after you've moved on. For something this personal, "send and hope" isn't good enough.

Option 2: The clinic letter or PDF (better proof, still leaky)

A PDF or official letter from your provider carries more weight than a screenshot because it looks official. But it shares the same core flaw: the moment it leaves your hands, you can't take it back. PDFs also often contain more information than you actually want to share — your full name, date of birth, address — with no way to reveal only the parts that matter. And a letter from six months ago tells a partner about six months ago, not today.

Option 3: A verified, shareable result (proof + control)

This is the model built to fix both problems, and it's what Zults does. Your existing results become a verified Rezults card: a result that's confirmed as genuinely yours and current, that you share on your terms. The difference is control. You decide:

• Who sees it — share by NFC tap, a private link, or a QR code, and the receiver doesn't even need the app.
• What they see — you can hide your legal name while still showing your verified photo and results.
• For how long — use a short-lived link for a one-off, and revoke access at any time if things change.

Instead of "here's a screenshot, trust me," it becomes "here's verified proof, and I'm still in control of it."

Share proof, keep control — that's the whole game.

Which method should you choose?

• One-off, in person? A tap or a short-term link that expires is ideal — proof in the moment, nothing left behind.
• Ongoing / dating-profile situation? A longer-lived link (or a QR code on your profile) you can switch off anytime.
• Really need to avoid a screenshot? Any verified, revocable option beats sending a file you can't recall.

Whatever you pick, the principle is the same: share proof, keep control.

A quick word on privacy

Before you share anything, it's worth remembering that STI results are special-category health data. Only share through tools that encrypt your data, keep you in control of who sees it, and let you revoke access. If a method doesn't let you take the information back, treat it as permanent — and share accordingly.

The bottom line

Sharing your STI results with a partner should feel confident, not risky. Screenshots are easy but permanent and doubtable; PDFs prove more but leak more; a verified, revocable result gives you both credibility and control. Share proof you own — and keep the power to switch it off.

Educational information only — not medical advice.