Safer Sex 3.0
In addition to the Condom there are more today Safer sex Methods for protection against HIV, namely the PrEP and Protection through Therapy. You decide which safer sex method (currently) suits you best.
you. You don't have to commit yourself once and for all, but you can Situation and decide on the phase of your life. You can also use several methods.
Condom
Watch out for:
- the quality: the condom should have a CE mark, for example
– undamaged packaging and the expiry date
– Correct storage: protect rubbers from heat (e.g. direct sunlight) and pressure - therefore do not keep it in your wallet for a long time or keep it in your trouser pocket.
– Always use plenty of lubricant (water-soluble or silicone-based) to prevent the condom from tearing. Fats and oils such as Vaseline or massage oil will damage the rubber.
External condom:
First pull the rubber over the stiff cock, Then spread the lubricant on the outside of the condom.
Internal condom:
Apply lubricant to the inside and outside of the condom.
– Use a new condom for each sexual partner.
– Check from time to time that the rubber is still properly seated.
– Change the condom during prolonged, vigorous sex.
– Pull your cock out after fucking while it's still hard and hold the rubber in place.
Protection through therapy
HIV medication suppresses the multiplication of HIV in the body. HIV can then not be transmitted during sex.
The prerequisite for this is that the medication is taken reliably. and the therapy is effective. This is checked regularly by a doctor.
PrEP
With PrEP, HIV-negative people take HIV medication, to protect themselves from infection with HIV. The costs for the PrEP and the checks are covered by statutory health insurance. adopted.
The correct application is important:
- Before the start and four weeks after the start, a negative HIV test necessary: If an HIV infection is present, the PrEP-tablets are not sufficient for treatment and resistance can occur. are created.
- Your kidney function and hepatitis B status will also be analysed. checked. You cannot use PrEP if you have kidney problems.
- During PrEP, you take an HIV test every three months and has his kidney values checked regularly.
- We also recommend regular tests for
sexually transmitted diseases, in particular syphilis, gonorrhoea and Chlamydia.
PEP
After unprotected anal intercourse (e.g. without a condom, PrEP not taken correctly for a long time) with a high HIV risk a four-week "PEP" with HIV medication can prevent HIV infection.prevent infection in most cases.
A PEP can be prescribed, for example, if your sex partner is HIV-positive and is not taking effective treatment or if you do not know his*her HIV status.
It is important that you take the PEP tablets as soon as possible. if possible within the first 24 hours after the Risk of infectionThe risk of infection describes the probability of becoming infected with a pathogen - for example with viruses, bacteria or parasites. Mehr.
Protection through Doxy-PEP/PrEP
The extent to which the preventive use of the antibiotic doxycycline to protect against syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea can be useful is currently being discussed. This KindThe abbreviation ART stands for antiretroviral therapy. - It refers to the treatment of an HIV infection with special medication that prevents the... Mehr of the prophylaxis, depending on KindThe abbreviation ART stands for antiretroviral therapy. - It refers to the treatment of an HIV infection with special medication that prevents the... Mehr This is known as "Doxy-PEP" or "Doxy-PrEP". Some people at high risk are already practising it.
Doxycycline can actually reduce the likelihood of transmission of syphilis and chlamydia in some people. However, it is not effective against gonorrhoea in Europe because the pathogen has already developed resistance to this medication.
Important: Anyone thinking about taking doxycycline as a preventive measure should be well informed and seek medical advice.
Sexually transmitted diseases: Go for a test!
In addition to HIV, there are other sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV.B. Gonorrhoea, Syphilis or chlamydia. Condoms reduce the risk of infection, do not offer complete protection.
We recommend: Get involved at least once a year Check for sexually transmitted diseases. You can get tested at many regional AIDS service centres, health authorities, doctors' surgeries or regional
Counselling
On Counselling you will find service offers on site, for example PEP-places, personal counselling and places where you can get advice on HIV and other You can get tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
The Gay Health Chat offers counselling for gays and other men (cisCis or cisgender describes people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Mehr and transTrans (short for transgender or transident) describes people whose gender identity does not match the gender they are assigned. Mehr) who have sex with men: anonymously, confidentially, competently and in German or English.
The counsellors are specially trained and work full-time or part-time. Voluntary work for a member organisation of Deutsche Aidshilfe
e.V., the Aids-Hilfe Schweiz or the Aids-Hilfen Österreichs
