IWWIT - a campaign by Deutsche Aidshilfe

The campaign ICH WEISS WAS ICH TU the German AIDS service organisation - for gay, bi+ and trans men*

For over 15 years IWWIT (ICH WEISS WAS ICH TU) for education, visibility and self-determination. We talk openly about gay life, safer sex, HIV and other topics that move us. Without shame, without pointing fingers - but with attitude, knowledge and a real connection to the community. 

Online, on site, in dialogue: We are here for you.

Cruising Guide
IWWIT — I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING

Cruising
Guide

Your handbook for encounters, desire and freedom. Everything you need to know - compact, honest and respectful.

Safer Sex 3.0

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. You decide which safer sex method (currently) suits you best. You don't have to decide once and for all, but can decide depending on the situation and phase of your life. You can also use several methods - the German AIDS service organisation summarises this as „Safer Sex 3.0“.

Condom

The condom (external or internal) protects against HIV transmission. It is probably the best-known safer sex method.

More about condoms

Protection through therapy

HIV medication suppresses the multiplication of HIV in the body. HIV can then not be transmitted during sex.

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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.

More about PrEP

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.

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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.

More about testing

Counselling

In person & on site:
Under iwwit.de/counselling you can find PEP centres, test offers and personal advice centres in your area.

Online & anonymous:
The Gay Health Chat counsels gay, bi+ and other men (cis and trans) anonymously, confidentially and competently - in German or English. The counsellors work for AIDS service organisations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Safer sex is more than just condoms. Find out about protection through therapy, PrEP, PEP and find your own way.

All about Safer Sex 3.0

Vaccination

Vaccination protects against hepatitis A/B, HPV and MPOX (monkeypox) - an important part of sexual health.

To vaccinate

Not just for World AIDS Day:

Put the pressure on!

Remembering HIV/AIDS yesterday and today

Days
Hours
minutes
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More space

Our video shows:
More space

"More space" stands for safe places where queer people can be themselves - without fear of marginalisation. The video shows why safer spaces are so important and how we can create them together.

Community
Safe(r) Spaces? for queer life
Community
Consensus in queer spaces
Community
Proud voice of queerness: LEOPOLD in an interview

What does "more space" mean for gay and queer men? Voices, wishes and perspectives from the community.

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MyMentalMe

Our video shows:

Queer Community Spoons

The spoon theory explains how much energy we have every day - particularly valuable for queer people with mental stress. The video shows how we can be more mindful of ourselves and others.

Health
#MyMentalMe: When the soul suffers
Health
#MyMentalMe: How healthy is the bisexual male soul?
Health
Drawing from the full: the spoon theory of mental health
Community
My way out of the darkness of a gay abusive relationship

What does mental wellbeing mean for gay and queer men? Voices, wishes and perspectives from the community.

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My coming out

Lizzy, 19 years old

I am a young woman, nothing else

Lizzy talks about her coming out as a trans* woman - started privately, made visible publicly on Instagram.

More about Lizzy

Your coming out is entirely your moment - no matter when, how or if. With ICH WEISS WAS ICH TU (IWWIT), the campaign of the German AIDS service organisation, you'll find real stories, tips and support.

About my coming out