Encyclopedia of the Swiss Adult Entertainment Industry

Prostate stimulation via the anus — as a wellness or tantra service, using a glove.

Mandatory registration with the cantonal compensation fund for any self-employed activity.

Flat rate for a defined scope of services with no additional charges during the booking period.

Basel Counseling Center for Sex Workers.

Sex without a condom — high risk of STIs (HIV, hepatitis, syphilis); rejected by reputable providers in Switzerland.

Geneva Counseling Center for Sex Workers, founded in 1982 — the oldest in Switzerland.

Oral sex in the anal area — rare and only with a dental dam due to the risk of hepatitis and parasites.

Anal sex — offered as a premium service, often for an additional fee.

An umbrella term for bondage, discipline, dominance/submission, and sadism/masochism.

Safety procedure: A designated contact person is aware of the appointment, contact information, and location, and follows up after the event.

Swiss term for a strip club — historically closely associated with sex work.

Live webcam sex work, often on platforms such as Chaturbate, Stripchat, and BongaCams.

Low-threshold testing and counseling center for sexual health (Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Lugano).

Ejaculation in the mouth — optional, often at an additional cost. Increased risk of STIs.

Ejaculation on the face — an optional service that many people decline (due to the risk of eye or mucous membrane irritation).

Oral sex on the vulva — among sex workers, either using a dental dam or without one.

Two penetrations in the same opening—a premium service rarely offered.

Swiss directory platform for sex work featuring long-tail SEO and filtered search.

Sex worker specializing in BDSM in a dominant role — usually without traditional sexual intercourse.

Simultaneous vaginal and anal penetration (by two men or a toy and a man).

Deep throat oral sex — optional service, depends on individual skill.

Service with two sex workers at the same time — usually arranged as an FFM or a show.

Swiss criminal law: soft pornography is permitted; hard pornography (animal pornography, violence, pornography involving minors) is prohibited.

Massage incorporating the erogenous zones—as a standalone service or as a prelude to sex.

Sex work involving home visits or hotel visits to clients, often combined with escort services for events.

A general term for salons, brothels, and massage parlors that offer sexual services.

A sex worker sits with her vulva on the person's face—combined with cunnilingus or breath play.

Sexual preference for certain objects, materials, or practices—feet, latex, leather, uniforms, stockings, etc.

Inserting the entire hand—vaginally (FF) or anally (AF). Premium service, risk of injury.

A threesome involving two sex workers and a client — also known as a "duo with a client."

Zurich Center for Trafficking in Women and Women's Migration, a center of national importance.

Lausanne Counseling Center for Sex Workers.

Zurich City Counseling Center for Sex Workers on the Streets.

Oral sex on a man (fellatio) — usually with a condom (FR with), less commonly without (OWO).

Colloquial term for the clients of sex workers — not punishable in Switzerland.

Permit for cross-border commuters from the EU/EFTA who work in Switzerland and live in their home country.

Group sex with several men and one (or a few) sex workers—as an event or a private booking.

Sex work with a relationship-like atmosphere: kissing, cuddling, conversation—no "quick service."

Vaginal intercourse — a standard offering in most sex workers' service catalogs, always with a condom.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus — now manageable with treatment and effectively preventable with PrEP/PEP.

Manual stimulation of the penis until ejaculation.

Human papillomaviruses — a common cause of genital warts and cervical cancer. Vaccination is recommended.

Swiss legal requirement (UWG Art. 3): Every commercial website must include a complete legal notice.

An appointment with a client initiated by the sex worker (rare)—usually the other way around: the client comes to her.

Ejaculation onto the sex worker's body—usually standard, on the stomach or chest.

Active, voluntary, and revocable consent to sexual acts—a prerequisite for any legitimate sexual activity.

Feces as a fetish element — a very rare niche service, high risk of hepatitis and parasites.

Solothurn Counseling Center, founded in 2002 — serving clients across Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, and Russia.

Criminal exploitation of a vulnerable situation for the purpose of sexual exploitation — Section 182 of the Swiss Criminal Code.

A threesome with two men and a sex worker — also known as a "double."

In Switzerland, starting at CHF 100,000 in annual revenue — this also applies to sex work.

Legal model that criminalizes the purchase, but not the sale of sexual services (Sweden 1999).

Urine as part of the service — offered as a fetish service, either "active" or "passive."

A British subscription platform for user-generated (often erotic) content with direct monetization.

Home visit / Hotel visit by a sex worker to a client.

Oral sex without a condom — risk of STIs (gonorrhea, syphilis), to be agreed upon individually.

Official permit to operate a salon or establishment.

A payment service provider specializing in the adult industry — where PayPal and Twint are blocked.

Emergency medication for HIV following possible exposure — take within 48–72 hours.

Switzerland-EU Bilateral Agreement: EU/EFTA citizens may work in Switzerland with a permit.

Before the appointment: Clarification of identity, procedures, prices, and safety issues.

Preventive pill against HIV infection — covered by health insurance under certain conditions since 2024.

Swiss Federation of Sex Work Service Centers.

Zurich ordinance regulating the operation of brothels and sex clubs, as well as sex booths.

Services with a particularly explicit, pornographic nature—usually involving a wide range of sexual practices.

Colloquial derogatory term for a brothel or establishment.

Revised Swiss Data Protection Act, in effect since September 1, 2023 — also applies to websites operated by sex workers.

A neighborhood with a high concentration of adult entertainment establishments and sex work infrastructure.

An establishment with several sex workers under one roof, often staffed by receptionists and security personnel.

List of available treatments — basis for the initial consultation and booking.

The voluntary provision of sexual services for payment—legal in Switzerland since 1942.

Criminal law prohibition on the purchase of sexual services — not in force in Switzerland, but politically discussed.

Swiss Reform Effective July 1, 2024: Broader Definition of Rape, Stealthing Made a Criminal Offense, "No Means No" Model.

An area designated by the canton or municipality where street prostitution is prohibited.

Rubbing the penis between the sex worker's breasts.

Secretly removing or damaging a condom during sexual intercourse — a criminal offense since 2024.

Sexually Transmitted Infection — sexually transmitted infection.

Offering sexual services on public streets.

The submissive role in BDSM — is less commonly booked as a service offered by a sex worker.

Services that a sex worker does not offer under any circumstances — listed on the profile.

A slow, energetic sexual practice adapted from Eastern traditions—now often offered as a massage service.

Verifying a profile's authenticity via a selfie with a date and code word — protects against fake profiles.

A supervised, secure facility for street prostitution with physically separated booths for vehicle traffic.

Bern Sex Work Resource Center, founded in 1985.

Intimate kissing with tongue contact — a taboo for many sex workers, but part of GFE.

Criminal exploitation of a person engaged in prostitution under Article 195 of the Swiss Criminal Code.