Safer sex

Safer sex 3.0: In addition to condoms, there are now other safer sex methods to protect against HIV, namely PrEP and protection through therapy. Choose the one that suits you and your situation best. Of course, you can also use several methods.

Safer sex

Fancy spring? Spring check! HIV, syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia - get tested now!

Regular testing is part of this: We recommend it, go for an HIV test at least once a year. Take this opportunity to get tested for other sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea, syphilis and chlamydia. You can find test centres from, for example, AIDS service organisations, gay projects and health authorities.

My choice. Your respect.

Those who want to HIV protects - regardless of the safer sex method - deserves respect. Insults, marginalisation and discrimination, on the other hand, have no place when it comes to safer sex. That's why we have launched the Safer Sex 3.0 campaign this year under the motto "My choice. Your respect." .

We also promote a self-confident approach to the chosen method. Of course, it can happen that you are rejected because the other person doesn't like your safer sex method. If this happens to you, you shouldn't be annoyed. After all, this is not a personal rejection.

Condoms

The condom protects you from HIV transmission. It is probably the best-known safer sex method. The condom also reduces the risk of contracting other sexually transmitted diseases.

Prep

If you are HIV-negative, you can take HIV medication as a precaution. This way you can protect yourself from becoming infected with HIV. Our guide summarises the most important information about PrEP.

Protection through therapy

HIV medication suppresses the multiplication of HIV in the body. HIV can then no longer be transmitted during sex. HIV treatment enables a good and long life. If you are HIV-positive and take your HIV medication regularly, your therapy also protects your sexual partners from infection.

Safer sex accident / PEP

After unprotected anal sex (e.g. without a condom, PrEP not taken for a long time) with a high HIV risk, a four-week PEP with HIV medication can usually prevent HIV infection. This guide can help you get PEP locally.

What is HIV? What is AIDS?

The HI virus was discovered in 1983 and identified as the cause of Aids in the same year. This video explains what HIV does in the body and when we start talking about AIDS.

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During the test

"I get tested regularly, it makes me feel better," says Enrico. To test for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, he prefers to use the services offered by AIDS service organisations and health authorities. In the video, we accompany him to the test.

Further offers

We offer various counselling services. Whether online, by phone or in a live chat: experienced and trained counsellors are available to answer all your questions about HIV, STIs, chemsex and mental well-being. You can seek help from the anti-discrimination centre if you have experienced discrimination due to your HIV infection.