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• The condom has not been rolled up to the base of the penis.
• The condom is too big for the penis.
• The penis is not stiff enough when the condom is rolled on. Before having sex with the client, make sure that the penis is as stiff as possible.
• The erection of the penis diminishes during sex.
• The sexual intercourse takes a long time or is particularly rough.
• The penis is thicker at the base than at the tip.
• The customer wants unprotected sex and has pulled the condom down.

• For anal sex:
  Try to get rid of the semen by either going to the toilet or squatting down to squeeze out as much semen as possible.
  Wash your anus, but not IN the anus (this can cause injury and thus increase the risk of infection!)
• For vaginal sex:
  Squat down and try to squeeze the semen out of the vagina. Wash your genital area with lukewarm water.
  Never try to scrape out the semen with your fingers or other objects (risk of injury and thus increased risk of infection!). If you do not use any additional contraception, take the morning-after pill within 72 hours. This will prevent you from becoming pregnant by a customer or sexual partner. You can get the morning-after pill at any pharmacy.
• For oral sex:
  Spit out the semen and rinse your mouth with mouthwash or salt water. Do not floss or brush your teeth for an hour (risk of injury and increased risk of infection!).

If you know that your sexual partner has an infection, get tested as soon as possible. There are preventive treatment options (PEP, for example, is available within 72 hours). Be sure to get a gynaecological exam within 2 to 7 days. Some STIs can also be transmitted orally.

• Always use condoms. And insist on it. Don’t let anyone persuade you otherwise.
• You can use latex intimate barrier cloths (‘lick cloths’) and condoms during oral sex to protect against infections.
• Also use condoms and lick cloths or dental dams for oral sex with women* (available in pharmacies and unfortunately relatively expensive)
• TIP: A cut-open condom can also be used as a dental dam.
• Disinfect sex toys after each use.
• Use flavoured condoms for oral sex – these mask the taste of latex.
• Take a good look at the customer and pay attention to hygiene (e.g. showering or washing together)

Make sure you use the materials correctly.

• Only use condoms that have not expired.
• Only use your own condoms.
• Make sure you take the condom off properly.
• Lubricants reduce the risk of a condom bursting.
• Replace the condom if you switch from anal to vaginal sex.
• Use extra-strong condoms and lots of lubricant for anal sex.

• Use menstrual sponges (soft tampons) during your period. This will allow you to continue offering sexual services.
• Use black or red condoms.

Frequent stigmatisation and discrimination or even the work as a sex worker itself can be stressful. If you are not feeling well mentally or have the following symptoms, please contact our counselling centre. In acute crises, call the crisis hotline.

• Sleep disorders
• Long-lasting depressed mood
• Feelings of anxiety
• Increasing listlessness
• Lack of appetite
• Self-harming or self-injurious behaviour
• Suicidal thoughts

Psychotherapeutic on-call service +43 662 202210

Initial consultation for psychotherapy, cost of initial consultation: €65

24-hour crisis hotline +43 662 43 33 51

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