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1. What is Sex Work?

Sex work is a service that requires a mutual agreement between two adult people in their full legal capacity. Without permission and agreement this is not sex work, but sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.

We clearly differ between voluntary sex work as a normal social reality and human trafficking and forced prostitution.

2. How does our online counselling work?

Online counselling is about you and us finding a solution together in a protected digital space. We don´t need to meet in person.

Depending on your needs and wishes, online counselling can take place in form of e-mail, single chat or group counselling.

You can send us an e-mail and use any e-mail address. This way you can make sure you stay anonymous if you want to.

3. Where can I find anonymous information about the Prostitutes Protection Act (ProstSchG)?

Here you can find questions and answers about the law: Information for Sex Workers – Questions & Answers on the Prostitutes Protection Act (ProstSchG).

You are also welcome to contact us anonymously with any questions you may have about the ProstSchG.

4. Where can I find overviews of counselling services and information available nationwide?

An overview of sex worker-friendly specialist counselling centres throughout Germany can be found at:

For example, cara.nrw provides important multilingual information on topics such as registration, health insurance, and more.

BigSister FAQ is an information website provided by Kaufmich.com and offers information on topics related to professionalizing sex work.

Roter Stöckelschuh – Sex Worker-Friendly Addresses is an initiative of the Bundesverband für erotische und sexuelle Dienstleistungen e.V. (Federal Association for Erotic and Sexual Services). It provides information on sex worker-friendly doctors, tax advisors, and other professionals.

5. I don’t have health insurance or I’m experiencing problems with my health insurance – Where can I get help?

If you have health problems but do not have health insurance and cannot afford the cost of treatment yourself, there is a service in Thuringia called the “Anonymer Krankenschein” (Anonymous Health Insurance Certificate). It enables people without adequate health insurance coverage to access medically necessary treatment without having to disclose their personal details. The certificate can cover the costs of treatment.

Here you can find the locations where the certificates are issued.

The team at Anonymer Krankenschein Thüringen can also help you with:

  • obtaining or re-establishing health insurance coverage
  • regularizing your residence status
  • finding an organization or authority that can cover the costs of your medical treatment
  • submitting applications to the Jobcenter or Social Welfare Office

In addition, Malteser provides medical care for people without health insurance on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. at Bahnhofstraße 2, Mary’s Refuge, 99084 Erfurt.

6. Where can I find information and help if I am affected by human trafficking?

There are several websites providing information on forced prostitution, including ways to report cases and access support:

7. Where can I connect with other sex workers?

A good place to connect with other sex workers is the BESD – Berufsverband für sexuelle Dienstleistungen e. V. (Professional Association for Sexual Services). There, you can network, exchange experiences, and find information on various topics related to sex work: BesD e.V. – Berufsverband Sexarbeit

The monthly OGB Information Evening for Male Sex Workers* is another good opportunity for exchange and networking. You can find the next date in our events calendar or in the event calendar on the BESD website.

In addition, our specialist counselling centre hosts a sex work regulars’ table (Stammtisch) every three months. You can also find the next date in our events calendar.

8. What is the Nordic Model?

  • The Nordic Model is an approach aimed at prohibiting prostitution. It was first introduced in Sweden in 1999 and was later adopted by several other countries.
  • Under the Nordic Model, the purchase of sexual services is prohibited, but selling sexual services is not. People engaged in sex work are therefore not punished for offering sexual services. However, their clients may be penalized.
  • The aim is to reduce demand for sex work/prostitution and to better protect people from exploitation and violence.
  • The model is subject to different assessments: Supporters consider it an important means of protecting people from exploitation. Critics fear that it may make the situation of people in prostitution more precarious and unsafe.

9. My question is not listed as one of your themes. Can I still get in touch with you?

Of course! Simply ask us and we gladly discuss the possibilities with you.