Sicherheit
Top 10 Safety Tips for Sex Workers in Switzerland
Proven safety rules – gathered from FIZ, ProCoRe, and AIDS assistance recommendations.
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Always-on location to a trusted person
Share live location via Signal/WhatsApp with a trusted person, with check-in interval.
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2
Fix code word
Send an emergency code word to the trusted person before each appointment. If it is used → call the police.
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3
Check identity
Phone verification + first name clarification before the appointment. Check blacklists in communities.
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4
Never leave cash lying around openly.
Remove cash from the field of vision immediately upon receipt.
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5
Discrete emergency call apps
Configure apps such as SOS Stay Safe, REGA app, or cantonal police emergency call buttons.
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6
STI test every 3 months
Routine at the checkpoint, AIDS assistance, or general practitioner.
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7
Condom requirement clause
Clear rule in the preliminary discussion. Refusal = appointment cancellation. Stealthing has been punishable since 2024.
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8
Equipment condoms + lubricant
Always carry your own materials. Prefer brand condoms (Durex, Ceylor).
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9
Register correctly for tax purposes
AHV registration as a self-employed person. Prevents extortion & secures social benefits.
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10
Consultation center as backup
Have contact with at least one regional counseling center (FIZ, Aspasie, Xenia, Lysistrada).