Sex
Information on safer sex, HIV/STI testing and responding to emergencies
19. June 2025
Some queer people take the antibiotic doxycycline after sex with a high risk of STI transmission to reduce the likelihood of certain infections. Is it always useful?
23. January 2025
PrEP (pre-exposure-prophylaxis) is an effectice protection against HIV infection when used correctly.
13. June 2024
Shigellosis is transmitted via anal–oral contact. An increasing number of cases have been detected in Berlin since 2023.
8. September 2023
Chemsex is when people combine sex and drugs, most commonly at private parties called "chills"
10. February 2022
Safer Sex 3.0 refers to the three ways of protecting yourself against HIV: Condoms, PrEP or treatment as prevention.
11. September 2018
We distribute HIV self-tests in the queer scene for use at home.
31. July 2017
Slamming is the riskiest way to consume substances. Safer use and counseling can reduce the risk of serious harms.
28. July 2017
Chlamydia, genital warts, genital herpes, HIV - there are more than you think.
28. July 2017
You are looking for HIV & AIDS counseling? These places offer assistance in Berlin.
28. July 2017
Would you like to speak to someone in confidence about alcohol, party drugs or chemsex?
21. June 2017
How you can prevent HIV infection after a risky situation – if you act immediately!
19. June 2017
Where you can get tested for HIV or other STIs in Berlin
27. November 2016
What to do if the condom broke?
23. October 2016
When used correctly, condoms provide effective protection against HIV infection.
Sexually transmitted infections
10. February 2022
Hepatitis C is easily transmissible, well-treatable liver inflammation.
10. February 2022
Liver inflammation caused by viral infection can be easily prevented by vaccination.
10. February 2022
Syphilis (lues) is a very easily transmitted infection that can occur all over the body. It can be treated well with antibiotics, and the infection often remains undetected.
10. February 2022
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI) because it is very easily transmitted. If left untreated, the infection can lead to inflammation of the urethra, rectum and genital area.
10. February 2022
Liver inflammation caused by viral infection can be easily prevented by vaccination.
10. February 2022
Gonorrhea is - together with chlamydia - one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, easily transmissible, usually affecting the mucous membranes of the throat, rectum or urethra.
Sex Acts & Fetishes
Info about different sex acts and fetishes Warning: Includes explicit sexual content
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