Living with HIV

HIV has different faces. For many people, being HIV-positive and living life to the full is a matter of course. The fact that HIV is not transmissible under therapy is important. In addition, the type of therapy, the situation at work or experiences with discrimination can also be factors that influence your life with HIV. Here you can find information on choosing a doctor, your rights at work and contact points for HIV-positive people.

Living with HIV

HIV has different faces. For many people, being HIV-positive and living life to the full is a matter of course. The fact that HIV is not transmissible under therapy is important. In addition, the type of therapy, the situation at work or experiences with discrimination can also be factors that influence your life with HIV. Here you can find information on choosing a doctor, your rights at work and contact points for HIV-positive people.

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.

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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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Living with HIV. Different than you think?

Living with HIV. Different than you think?

For some people, being HIV-positive and living life to the full is a matter of course. For others, this is not always the case. HIV medication, the scene, the circle of friends, one's own psyche and many other factors can have both a positive and negative influence on living with HIV. The scientific study positive voices 2.0 has clearly shown that exclusion, rejection and stigmatisation in particular have a negative impact on the lives of people with HIV.
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Choice of doctor & treatment

Choice of doctor & treatment

Early HIV treatment enables you to live a good and long life. It is important that you find the right treatment for you together with a specialist. Of course, it also depends on the doctor: You should trust him or her and feel that you can address all the important issues. You can find more tips on this page.
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Coming Out

Coming Out

Everyone should be free to decide whether and when to come out as HIV-positive to family members or at work. Nobody can force you, but it can still be relieving to talk to friends or colleagues about your infection.
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HIV & Labour

Most people with HIV in Germany are in normal employment. There are also no "job bans" for HIV-positive people. Many are also able to deal openly with their infection in the workplace. Nevertheless, there is still discrimination in the workplace due to HIV.
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Networking and commitment

Networking and commitment

It's always good to have people who support you. This could be friends, family or even colleagues. But the services offered by AIDS service organisations are also there for you. Here you can find advice, get tips and talk to other people who are also HIV-positive.
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What to do in the event of exclusion

What to do in the event of exclusion

Are you being discriminated against because of your HIV infection? Whether this happens at work, in a public authority, hospital or practice... The "HIV-related discrimination" contact centre of Deutsche Aidshilfe can help you.
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A more "positive" life: The Buddy Project

A more "positive" life: The Buddy Project

The initial reactions after an HIV diagnosis are varied and the question often arises: "What happens next?" Then it is good to know someone with whom you can talk openly about everything - and who also knows exactly what you are talking about.
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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.