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.
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.
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.
If you are HIV-negative, you can take HIV medication as a precaution. This way you can protect yourself from contracting HIV. Our guide summarises the most important information about PrEP.
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.
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.
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.
On this nationwide telephone number, you will receive advice from qualified staff at local AIDS service organisations throughout Germany.
