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Police in the Bodenseekreis district are investigating a woman who is suspected of offering unprotected sex for money while being infected with HIV. Prosecutors have opened a case on charges of illegal prostitution and causing grievous bodily harm.
The suspicion grew stronger after investigators reviewed documents linked to the woman. Authorities have not confirmed how many clients may have been affected.
Prostitution Laws in Baden-Württemberg
Under state law, prostitution is banned in towns with fewer than 35,000 residents. Towns with up to 50,000 residents may apply for partial or full bans, creating so-called “Sperrbezirke.” In larger cities, prostitution cannot be completely forbidden.
Adult sex work is legal in Germany, but official numbers are limited. According to the Federal Statistical Office, about 30,600 sex workers were registered at the end of 2023.
The real number is likely far higher, as many remain unregistered. Roughly 80 percent of those listed do not hold German citizenship.
The Prostitute Protection Act of 2017 requires all sex workers to register, attend an information session, and take part in regular health counseling. People over 21 must attend counseling once a year, while those under 21 must attend every six months. HIV tests, however, are not mandatory.
Health Risks
Condoms remain the most effective protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, according to health officials.
HIV weakens the immune system and spreads through contact with body fluids. If untreated, it can develop into AIDS, which leaves the body vulnerable to otherwise manageable illnesses.
Advocacy groups note that some sex workers are pressured or paid more to have sex without condoms, which increases the risk of transmission.
However unprotected sex is dangerous, Vienna is known of the fact, that many sex workers offer it. Read our article why they do this:
Regulations in Vienna
Austria has its own rules for sex work, with Vienna applying particularly strict health standards. Before being allowed to provide sexual services, sex workers must undergo an initial mandatory medical check-up. This includes a pap smear and a blood test. If no infection is found, the worker receives a health ID card (known as a Gesundheitsbuch), which must be carried at all times while working and shown to authorities upon request.
Follow-up health checks are required at least once every six weeks. A pap smear is conducted each time, while a blood test must be done at least every 12 weeks. Some federal states also require an annual chest X-ray to check for tuberculosis. These check-ups are free at local health offices.
Vienna also provides guidance on safe practices: sex workers are advised to use condoms and, for oral sex, either condoms or latex dental dams. Sex toys should be sanitized between uses, ideally with a condom.
Condoms alone do not guarantee full protection against pregnancy, so additional methods such as the pill, IUD, or contraceptive injection are recommended. If an accident occurs, the “morning after pill” is available without prescription at pharmacies and is effective if taken within 72 hours.
Authorities also highlight the mental health challenges linked to sex work. Many providers face discrimination and stigma. Counseling centers in Vienna offer free, confidential support, and workers can remain anonymous if they choose.
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