Wissen
Die 20 wichtigsten Begriffe der Schweizer Erotikbranche
Die meistgesuchten Begriffe aus unserem Lexikon – schnell erklärt mit Verweis auf die Vollversion.
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1
Sexarbeit
Self-determined offering of sexual services for a fee - legal in Switzerland since 1942.
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2
Zuhälterei
Criminal exploitation of a person engaged in prostitution according to Article 195 of the Criminal Code.
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Menschenhandel
Criminally exploiting a compulsory situation for sexual exploitation - Art. 182 StGB.
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Sperrgebiet
Zone defined by the canton or municipality in which street prostitution is prohibited.
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5
Verrichtungsbox
Supervised, safe facility for street prostitution with structurally separate boxes for car traffic.
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6
Strassenstrich
Offering sexual services in public streets.
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Stealthing
Secretly removing or damaging the condom during sexual intercourse has been a criminal offense since 2024.
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Sexualstrafrecht-Revision 2024
Swiss reform as of July 1, 2024: expanded definition of rape, stealthing is punishable, “no means no” model.
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Konsent
Active, voluntary and revocable consent to sexual acts - a prerequisite for any legitimate sexuality.
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10
Prostitutionsgewerbeverordnung (PGVO)
Zurich Ordinance, which regulates salon and brothel operations as well as performance boxes.
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Salon
Establishment with several sex workers under one roof, often with reception and security staff.
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12
Etablissement
Collective term for salons, brothels and massage establishments offering sexual services.
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13
Patentbewilligung
Official permission to operate a salon or establishment.
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14
Escort
Sex work with a home visit/hotel visit to the client, often combined with accompaniment to events.
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15
Incall
Appointment with the customer on the initiative of the sex worker (rare) - usually the other way around: the customer comes to her.
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Outcall
Home visit/hotel visit by the sex worker to the client.
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GFE (Girlfriend Experience)
Sex work with a relationship-like atmosphere: kissing, cuddling, conversation - no "quick service".
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18
PSE (Porn Star Experience)
Service with a particularly explicit, porn-like character - usually with an expanded catalog of practices.
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19
Pre-Talk
Before the appointment: Clarification of identity, practices, prices and security issues.
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Buddy-System
Security routine: a trusted person knows the appointment, contact, location and checks after the end.