Dating app WAX (WeAreX) has announced a new partnership with Sexual Health London (SHL), making it the first platform to integrate verified sexual health screening directly into its user experience. The move introduces in-app access to confidential STI test results, allowing users to make more informed decisions about their connections.
The feature is designed to streamline access to testing and results, positioning sexual health as a core part of dating transparency rather than a taboo subject. Users who opt in will be able to link their verified results to their profile, promoting openness and safety while maintaining strict privacy controls.
“We understand that privacy is paramount, and many of our users crave discretion as they explore new connections,” said WAX co-founder Emma Sayle. “By integrating STI testing directly into WAX, we’re not just talking about sexual health – we’re handing our users the ultimate power of knowledge and control to make informed, fearless choices.”
The partnership signals a broader shift in the online dating space, where health, safety, and trust are increasingly viewed as fundamental to user experience. While apps have historically focused on profile verification or in-person safety tools, WAX’s integration of sexual health data pushes the boundaries of what it means to date responsibly in the digital era.
A WAX spokesperson described the rollout as the beginning of a broader effort to redefine trust and safety in modern dating. For an app already positioned as an inclusive and sex-positive platform for alternative relationships, the move reinforces WAX’s aim to lead on health-conscious innovation within the industry.
