Allowed to open for two weeks, Switzerland’s brothels have put in place a range of changes to minimise coronavirus transmission, including banning older men and ‘face services’.
Christian A. Gärtner, who runs Luxescort in Zug, said that demand was high early on, with “men waiting in line” for an appointment. Although visitor numbers are now roughly the same as they were pre-corona, things look quite different inside Switzerland’s brothels.
Gärtner said that demand for sex had fallen, with talking and massages more popular than before the pandemic.
Another change is that men from risk groups would no longer be admitted, i.e. those over 65 or with pre-existing health risks.
“This is not discriminatory. This is how we protect people who are susceptible to Covid-19.”
Phone numbers are also mandatory as a condition of traceability.
"Traceability is important to us and that's why all customers have to leave their phone number when booking. Without this there is no sex," Gärtner said.