Strassenstrich

Street work refers to the offering of sexual services in public spaces. In Switzerland, it is now permitted only in strictly limited zones (restricted areas prohibit it almost everywhere). Unlike indoor sex work, street work is particularly precarious—involving higher risks due to a lack of client selection, cold weather, and limited access to hygiene facilities.

Counseling centers such as Flora Dora (Zurich), Aspasie (Geneva), Xenia (Bern), and Fleur de Pavé (Lausanne) operate mobile outreach points directly on the street.

See also

• Verrichtungsbox — A supervised, secure facility for street prostitution with physically separated booths for vehicle traffic.
• Sperrgebiet — An area designated by the canton or municipality where street prostitution is prohibited.
• Flora Dora — Zurich City Counseling Center for Sex Workers on the Streets.
• Aspasie — Geneva Counseling Center for Sex Workers, founded in 1982 — the oldest in Switzerland.

These definitions are intended to provide general guidance within the Swiss adult entertainment industry. For legal or medical questions, please contact a specialized agency (see Resources) or a specialist.

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