HIV testing
Anonymous and walk-in at CeGIDD centres. Since 2024, also at laboratories with no prescription or upfront payment.
Sexual health · Information · PreventionTalking about sexuality,
Talking about sexuality,
simply, without taboo.
Aidesexe is a portal for information and guidance on sexual health. Clear, verified pointers and the right French public resources for every question — contraception, testing, consent, well-being.
General information · Not a substitute for medical advice · Confidential
Sourced · French public resourcesTaboo-free · no judgement, no explicit contentConfidential · guidance, never a diagnosis
Where to start?
Choose the topic that concerns you. Each topic links to a leading public resource — free and reliable.
Finding a method that fits your life
The pill, IUD, implant, condoms, fertility-awareness methods: each has its own constraints and real-world effectiveness. The right choice depends on your health, your routine and your preferences. A professional (doctor, midwife, family-planning centre) can help you decide, without judgement.
Which contraceptive suits me?
5 questions to arrive at your appointment with a clear idea. Instant result, fully confidential.
⏱ What to do after a risk encounter?
Enter the number of hours since the encounter. Each action window updates instantly with a colour indicator.
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Urgent actions — time windows
Norlevo (morning-after pill)Window open — 72h left
Emergency hormonal contraception (levonorgestrel). Available without a prescription at pharmacies. Free up to age 26. The sooner it is taken, the more effective it is.
Planning Familial — find a centre →EllaOne (ulipristal acetate)Window open — 120h left
Second-generation emergency contraception. More effective than Norlevo between 72h and 120h. Available without a prescription at pharmacies.
Planning Familial — find a centre →HIV PEPWindow open — 72h left
Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV. Start as soon as possible (ideally < 48h). Available at A&E 24/7. Call Sida Info Service for immediate guidance.
Sida Info Service — 0 800 840 800 (free, 7 days/week) →STI testing — when to get tested?
Chlamydia & gonorrhoeaTest in 14 d
CeGIDD — free, anonymous testing →SyphilisTest in 21 d
CeGIDD — free, anonymous testing →HIVTest in 45 d
Sida Info Service — 0 800 840 800 →Hepatitis B & CTest in 42 d
CeGIDD — free, anonymous testing →These are general guidelines and do not replace medical advice. If in doubt: Sida Info Service 0 800 840 800 (free, 7 days/week) — or call 15 for a medical emergency.
Three facts that matter
Simple, verifiable facts that make a difference.
CPEF centres welcome you
Family-planning centres provide free, confidential care, including for minors, throughout France.
Helplines
Sida Info Service, Fil Santé Jeunes, the 3919: anonymous, free, non-judgemental, here to answer and guide you.
Where to truly find help
Real public services and helplines. Anonymous and free unless otherwise stated.
0 800 840 800Sida Info ServiceHIV, STIs, testing · 7 days a week, anonymous0 800 235 236Fil Santé JeunesAges 12-25 · 9am-11pm, anonymous3919Violences Femmes InfoListening & guidance · 7 days a week, anonymous0 810 20 30 40Ligne AzurSexual orientation & gender identitySanté publique FranceQuestions SexualitéOfficial information onlineAmeli.frAssurance MaladieCare, reimbursements, professionals
Frequently asked questions
Honest, sourced, straightforward answers.
Is this a dating site or an explicit-content site?
No. Aidesexe is a sexual-health information portal: education, prevention and referral to public resources. No explicit content, no matchmaking.
Is the information reliable?
We point you to leading French public sources (Santé publique France, the national health insurance scheme, national helplines). We do not provide diagnoses: for your own situation, consult a healthcare professional.
Does STI testing cost anything?
HIV testing is free, anonymous and walk-in at CeGIDD centres. Since 2024, HIV testing is also available at laboratories with no prescription or upfront payment.
Can minors get support?
Yes. Family-planning and education centres (CPEF) provide free, confidential care, including for minors, throughout France.
Are my exchanges confidential?
The helplines listed (Sida Info Service, Fil Santé Jeunes, 3919, Ligne Azur) are anonymous and free. If you contact us, your information stays private.
A question, or need pointing in the right direction?
Write to us: we point you to the right resource, in full confidence. For a medical emergency, call 15.
- General information, never a diagnosis
- Confidential reply
- For adult and responsible use only