Swiss AIDS Federation

There are countless ways to have sex. You decide what you like. It is important to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Safer sex means: vaccinate, protect, test & treat.

Anniversary

In 2025, the Swiss AIDS Federation will celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Safer Sex: Testing

Regular testing for HIV and the most important STIs provides clarity – regardless of symptoms. In this way, you stay healthy, protect others from infection and can enjoy sex.

Federal reporting point for discrimination

Discriminated against? Let us know!

Academy

Are you familiar with the educational programmes offered by the Swiss AIDS Federation?

How is HIV transmitted?

HIV is relatively difficult to transmit. HIV cannot be transmitted through everyday activities.

Did you know?

Most STIs are easily treatable, but not all of them are harmless.

Support the Swiss AIDS Federation

The Swiss AIDS Federation plans, coordinates and realises prevention projects on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections - especially for the most vulnerable populations. We are committed to people with HIV, their needs, rights and equality in society.

Safer Sex

Safer Sex means protecting yourself against sexually transmitted infections. There are different risks, protection options and protection recommendations depending on the infection.

Vaccination

Even condoms don’t reliably protect against some infections that can be transmitted during sex. For hepatitis A, hepatitis B, HPV and mpox, vaccination is the only means of protection. Whether or not a vaccination is recommended depends on sexual practices, number of sexual partners and other factors.

Information & recommendations

Protection

Safer Sex means protecting yourself against sexually transmitted infections. There are different risks, protection options and protection recommendations depending on the infection.

Information & recommendations

Testing

People who have sex cannot protect themselves from all STIs, because they are easily transmitted. Even condoms do not offer sufficient protection, since some pathogens – but not HIV – are also transmitted during kissing, touching and oral sex.

Information & recommendations

Treatment

In most cases, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be treated and cured without any problems. HIV cannot be cured, but it can be treated effectively.

Information & recommendations

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