Communication Protocol for Promiscuous People Getting STD Tests

A: That's a rather personal decision, but I've learned two things: 1) Honesty is the best policy, 2) you'll cause a panic if you tell people before you know for sure, 3) your more frequent lovers deserve more info than others. Based on that, I have this personal policy which you are free to use as a draft for your own policy.

Definitions:

Live-ins:

People that I live with or are in deep, serious relationship with. I know the term "live-ins" isn't accurate, but it's close enough for government work.

Primaries:

People that I have a lot of sex with.

First Ring:

Anyone I have had sex with since exposure.

Second Ring:

Anyone that first ring has had sex with

Protocol:

Part 1: The decision to get tested:

Inform live-ins that I've decided to get tested. If you get tested regularly, there is less need to tell anyone at this point. However, if you are getting tested because you suspect something, it's best to tell live-ins.
This may mean telling your live-in about a previously-unmentioned partner. This usually isn't a problem, but sometimes it happens.

Part 2: If doctor tests me:

Tell first ring that I've been tested. Be clear that this is a "maybe". Be clear that it is my experience that if the second ring is told at this point it only causes a panic. To prevent a panic, it's best to ask the first ring to not spread the word, but consider holding off from sex, or at least sex with anyone new, etc.

Part 3: When results come in:

Tell first and second ring. Follow-through to see that the first ring gets tested. Follow through with the second ring if possible.