{"id":3340,"date":"2023-04-20T11:27:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T09:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/?page_id=3340"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:05:51","slug":"hygiene-and-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/en\/for-sex-workers\/health-sex\/hygiene-and-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Hygiene and care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;360deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#572a86 0%|rgba(87,42,134,0) 80%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ACS_Amsterdam_Header_Hygiene.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;300px||30px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;80px||80px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||50px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||50px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]As a sex worker, it is important to take good care of your body. After all, this is what you work with. How do you keep your body healthy, clean and cared for? And how do you do that without extra risk of complaints? How can you continue working when you are menstruating?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Hygiene and care of the vagina<\/h3>\n<p>A sexually transmitted disease (STI) can be the cause of vaginal complaints. However, the most common causes of problems of the vagina are not STIs but of poor hygiene, for example, the fungal infections of candida and bacterial vaginosis. You can sometimes suffer from these when there is reduced natural barriers which might happen due to hormonal changes, after medication (especially antibiotics) or due to sex.<\/p>\n<p>The wall of the vagina is elastic, thick and ruffled (able to naturally stretch to accommodate the penis). The wall is naturally lined with a thin mucous membrane which offers you protection against viruses and bacteria. Therefore, it is important that you keep your vagina healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Good vaginal hygiene helps to keep your vagina in its best shape:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>wash your vulva and vagina only with lukewarm water<\/li>\n<li>do not rinse your vagina from the inside (with a shower hose) (also referred to a douche)<\/li>\n<li>do not use soap products that claim to be specially for the vagina. These often disrupt the pH balance. They may even worsen your complaints. If you insist on using something like Lactacyd, keep it to once a week only.<\/li>\n<li>do not dry yourself roughly, dabbing is best. Ensure of course, that your towel is clean and changed often.<\/li>\n<li>change tampons, pads, sponges or cups regularly (preferably after 4 hours).<\/li>\n<li>do not use panty liners or tampons when not menstruating.<\/li>\n<li>cotton underwear is best, as synthetic fabrics do not breathe as well.<\/li>\n<li>use a condom when having sex.<\/li>\n<li>get comfortable with your body: check yourself from time to time by feeling or looking at yourself with a mirror. That way you notice changes faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Working during menstruation<\/h3>\n<p>It is up to you to decide if you should continue working during your menstruation. Some women feel less able to work through their period. This is a good reason to take a short break, especially from Day 2 as the flow normally increases and cramps are worst.<\/p>\n<p>Menstruation can be delayed by continually skipping the contraceptive-free week, if on the Pill, the contraceptive ring or patch.<\/p>\n<p>You can also continue working while menstruating. Special sponges are available for this purpose to catch the blood. There are dry and wet sponges. However, bear in mind these when using menstruation sponges:<\/p>\n<p>Advise for the use of sponges:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not use them more than once (do not rinse and reinsert). These are one-time use only.<\/li>\n<li>Never keep them in for more than four hours.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use natural or household sponges. The chemist\/drugstore sells menstruation sponges.<\/li>\n<li>Always use a condom in addition to the sponge. The sponge does not offer full protection against pregnancy neither does it protect against STIs.<\/li>\n<li>Always moisten a dry sponge with a few drops of warm water. (Read the instructions on the box).<\/li>\n<li>If you are having trouble pulling out the sponge due to being up your vaginal canal too far, you can point a shower head towards your vagina to allow the water to soak the sponge. The weight and bulk of the soaked sponge will help to ease the sponge down.<\/li>\n<li>If it still doesn&#8217;t work: call an ACS nurse and we will help you. If the ACS is closed, please call the after-hours GP service (huisarts).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#572A86&#8243; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#572A86&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#d8d2ef&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;40px|40px|0px|40px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Health &amp; Sex<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_menu menu_id=&#8221;9&#8243; active_link_color=&#8221;#D83F8F&#8221; module_class=&#8221;et-vert-menu&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; menu_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; menu_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; 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use_background_color_gradient__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px !important;\"><strong>Report abuse<\/strong><br \/>Call us on <a href=\"tel:0622479750\">06 22 47 97 50<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#16b3b6 0%|#12509e 100%&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;\/en\/how-can-we-help-you\/consultation-hours\/&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops__hover=&#8221;#12509e 0%|#16b3b6 100%&#8221; use_background_color_gradient__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px !important;\"><strong>Come in<br \/>for a consult<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Hygiene and care of the\u00a0neo-vagina<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(216,210,239,0.5) 0%|#d8d2ef 100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1440px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|70px|70px|70px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|50px|50px|50px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|25px|25px|25px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin-bottom: 0 !important;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]A neo-vagina is a new vagina. Transsexual sex workers who have had gender reassignment (gender change) have neo-vaginas (vaginaplasty). In most cases, neo-vaginas are formed from the skin of the penis and testicle. Hence, it differs in texture from a biological woman\u2019s vagina \u2014 it will not be naturally moist and has no pH levels to aid in self-cleaning, forming a natural bacterial barrier. Because it is made from normal skin, it sweats and has many sebaceous glands that produce sebum\/oil.<\/p>\n<p>This means care for a neo-vagina is important to manage sebum build-up which can cause problems. These include:[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rinse your vagina internally once a week (increasing frequency if there is a strong odour).<\/li>\n<li>Only rinse with water!<\/li>\n<li>Use a vaginal douche with a cannula which you can insert.<\/li>\n<li>After rinsing, apply some oil or calendula cream to the vagina. This will prevent softening and the skin from sticking together. However, it is then important to use condoms that can withstand this.<\/li>\n<li>Use a hormone cream that promotes blood flow to the vagina.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||80px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Hygiene and care<br \/>\nof the anus<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Encountering stool stains when engaging in anal sex is to be expected. While having a daily bowel movement and normal stools can clean out impurities, if you want to ensure a clean canal and anus, you can anal rinse. It will ensure that there will not be any particles of faeces or a bad smell.<\/p>\n<p>Adult stores catering to the sex industry will sell anal rinsing enemas. There are various enemas, either a Microlax or a water enema using a water tube.<br \/>\nIt is important to note that anal rinsing also has disadvantages. It can disrupt the bacterial balance that are necessary for the healthy functioning of your bowels. In addition, rinsing can cause small wounds. This increases your risk of contracting HIV or an STI. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#D83F8F&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#572A86&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x43;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#D83F8F&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class=&#8221;acs-faq&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#572A86&#8243; toggle_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;When you do not have to rinse&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When you don&#8217;t feel like you need to defecate. The end of your bowel is then usually empty.<\/li>\n<li>When the penis of the person you are having sex with is average-sized. In that case, it usually does not reach where your stool sits.<\/li>\n<li>If you usually defecate at the same time and already have done it before sex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do you clean the inside of the anus?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With a rinsing rod. You attach it to your shower hose with the head twisted off.<\/li>\n<li>With a hand pump.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use only water, never anything else. Your intestines can&#8217;t handle anything else. It can lead to abdominal pain and increases the chance of an STI.<\/p>\n<p>Do not share the items you use to rinse the inside of your anus with others. If you need to, always ensure they are disinfected and cleaned before and after allowing someone else to use it<\/p>\n<p>Rinse your anus with a rinsing rod, shower hose or pump:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Rinse 1 hour before you have sex. This gives time for all unclean water to leave the anus.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure you have already done a bowel movement (poop) &#8211; avoid straining as it can create small tears (fissures) in your anus.<\/li>\n<li>Apply a little lubricant in your anus and on the end of the flushing rod or pump. This will make flushing easier. Lubricants made from silicone are better.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the water pressure is not high as it can damage your intestines and bowels. The water should be lukewarm.<\/li>\n<li>Try to relax so that your anus is not too tight. Carefully insert the flushing rod or pump into your anus. Exhale as you do this.<\/li>\n<li>Let the water flow in slowly, until it feels like your bottom is full of water. If you are new to this, start with short session.<\/li>\n<li>Then sit on the toilet and relax your anus. Let the water run out with the.<\/li>\n<li>It can be helpful to flush a few times in a row so you can tell when the water running out is cleaner than when you started.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t start having sex right away. Sit on the toilet again half an hour later. Is there still water in your bowel? Let this come out slowly. Does no more water come out? Then you are ready and can have sex.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do you clean your rinsing gear?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Always disinfect and thoroughly clean all your rinsing equipment. 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In fact, you are slightly more likely to get an STI.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the pressure of the running water is too hard\/fast, or you squeezed your pump too hard, you may cause wounds in your bowels and more easily get an STI.<\/li>\n<li>When you flush your bowels, good bacteria are also flushed and these keep your intestines healthy. If you flush too often, you may cause lingering intestinal problems and have a higher risk of contracting an STI.<\/li>\n<li>If you flush too deeply, you may overstimulate your intestines and often have to defecate instead.<\/li>\n<li>Did someone cum inside you? Then don&#8217;t rinse again. You will flush the semen further inside and increase the risk of STIs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So do <strong>NOT<\/strong>flush:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With too much water pressure <\/li>\n<li>Too often (we advise no more than twice a week)<\/li>\n<li>Too deep<\/li>\n<li>Straight after sex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Care tips&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a stool (squatty potty) under your feet when sitting on the toilet when defecating to avoid straining your sphincter muscle.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t push too hard. 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How can you continue working when you are menstruating?Hygiene and care of the vagina A sexually transmitted disease (STI) can be the cause of vaginal complaints. However, the most common causes of problems of the vagina are not STIs but of poor hygiene, for example, the fungal infections of candida and bacterial vaginosis. You can sometimes suffer from these when there is reduced natural barriers which might happen due to hormonal changes, after medication (especially antibiotics) or due to sex. The wall of the vagina is elastic, thick and ruffled (able to naturally stretch to accommodate the penis). The wall is naturally lined with a thin mucous membrane which offers you protection against viruses and bacteria. Therefore, it is important that you keep your vagina healthy. Good vaginal hygiene helps to keep your vagina in its best shape: wash your vulva and vagina only with lukewarm water do not rinse your vagina from the inside (with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2937,"parent":3203,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"360deg\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"#572a86 0%|rgba(87,42,134,0) 80%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ACS_Amsterdam_Header_Hygiene.jpg\" custom_padding=\"300px||30px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"3_5,2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _dynamic_attributes=\"content\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|phone\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"80px||80px||true|false\" custom_padding_tablet=\"||50px||false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"||50px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||40px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]Als sekswerker is het belangrijk om goed voor je lichaam te zorgen. Hier werk je tenslotte mee.<br \/>Hoe houd je je lichaam gezond, schoon en verzorgd? En hoe doe je dat zonder extra risico op klachten? Hoe kun je doorwerken wanneer je menstrueert?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||40px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3>Hygiene en verzorging van de vagina<\/h3><p>Een seksueel overdraagbare aandoening (soa) kan de oorzaak van vaginale klachten zijn. Toch zijn de meest voorkomende oorzaken (de schimmelinfectie candida en bacteri\u00eble vaginose) van problemen van de vagina niet seksueel overdraagbaar. Je kan hier soms last van krijgen bij een verminderde weerstand, door hormoonveranderingen, na medicatie (vooral antibiotica) of door seks. Vaak is er geen duidelijke aanleiding. Candida en bacteri\u00eble vaginose zijn niet schadelijk, maar kunnen wel vervelend zijn. ACS kan je hierbij helpen.<\/p><p>Een goede vaginale hygi\u00ebne helpt bij het voorkomen van deze infecties.<\/p><ul><li>was je vulva en vagina alleen met water (lauwwarm)<\/li><li>spoel je vagina niet van binnen (met douche slang)<\/li><li>gebruik geen (vaginale) zeep of andere producten waar zeep in zit. Deze verstoren de zuurgraad en daardoor het natuurlijke evenwicht in de vagina. Zij kunnen de klachten zelfs verergeren.<\/li><li>droog jezelf niet ruw af, deppen is het beste.<\/li><li>verwissel tampons, maandverband, sponsjes of cups regelmatig (het liefst na 4 uur).<\/li><li>gebruik geen inlegkruisjes of tampons wanneer niet menstrueert.<\/li><li>draag katoenen ondergoed \u2013 synthetische stoffen ademen minder goed.<\/li><li>gebruik als je seks hebt een condoom.<\/li><li>raak vertrouwt met je lichaam: controleer jezelf af en toe door te voelen of te kijken met een spiegeltje. Zo merk je veranderingen sneller op.<\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3>Werken tijdens menstruatie<\/h3><p>Het is jouw keuze om wel of niet door te werken tijdens de menstruatie. Sommige personen voelen zich minder fit tijdens hun menstruatie. Dan kun je ervoor kiezen even niet te werken en jezelf wat rust te gunnen.<\/p><p>Als je de pil, de anticonceptiering of -pleister gebruikt, kun je met een stopweek zelf regelen of en wanneer je bloedt. Je kunt ook doorwerken terwijl je menstrueert. Hiervoor zijn speciale sponsjes verkrijgbaar om het bloed op te vangen. Er zijn droge en natte sponsjes.<\/p><p>Adviezen voor gebruik van sponsjes:<\/p><ul><li>Gebruik ze niet vaker dan \u00e9\u00e9n keer (niet uitspoelen en opnieuw inbrengen).<\/li><li>Nooit langer dan vier uur inhouden.<\/li><li>Gebruik geen natuurspons of huishoudsponsjes.<\/li><li>Gebruik naast het sponsje ook altijd een condoom.<\/li><li>Maak een droog sponsje altijd wat vochtig met een paar druppels water.<\/li><li>Wanneer je een sponsje niet terug kunt vinden in je vagina: zet de douchekop op je vagina en laat de spons zich volzuigen met water. Deze zakt dan makkelijker naar beneden.<\/li><li>Wanneer het nog niet lukt: bel dan met een verpleegkundige van ACS. Wij kunnen het sponsje verwijderen. Zijn wij gesloten? Bel dan naar de huisartsenpost.<\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#572A86\" header_6_text_color=\"#572A86\" background_color=\"#d8d2ef\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"40px|40px|0px|40px|false|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h5><strong>Gezondheid & Seks<\/strong><\/h5><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_menu menu_id=\"9\" active_link_color=\"#D83F8F\" module_class=\"et-vert-menu\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" menu_font_size=\"20px\" menu_line_height=\"1.3em\" background_color=\"#d8d2ef\" custom_margin=\"0px||30px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|40px|30px|40px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_menu][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|||||||#FFFFFF|\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" link_font=\"||||on||||\" link_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"90deg\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"#d83f8f 0%|#8c0259 100%\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||30px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/meld-misstand\/\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" background__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" background_color_gradient_stops__hover=\"#8c0259 0%|#d83f8f 100%\" use_background_color_gradient__hover=\"on\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p><p style=\"font-size: 22px !important;\"><strong>Meld een misstand<\/strong><br \/>Bel ons op <a href=\"tel:0622479750\">06 22 47 97 50<\/a><\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"90deg\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"#16b3b6 0%|#12509e 100%\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/voor-sekswerkers\/spreekuren\/\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" background__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" background_color_gradient_stops__hover=\"#12509e 0%|#16b3b6 100%\" use_background_color_gradient__hover=\"on\"]<\/p><p style=\"font-size: 22px !important;\"><strong>Kom langs<br \/>op ons spreekuur<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||80px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|phone\" module_id=\"gebruik-condoom\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"rgba(216,210,239,0.5)\" max_width=\"1440px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"70px|70px|0px|70px|false|true\" custom_padding_tablet=\"50px|50px||50px|false|true\" custom_padding_phone=\"25px|25px||25px|false|true\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||10px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3>Hygiene en verzorging van<br \/>de neo-vagina<\/h3><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"2\" make_equal=\"on\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|phone\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"rgba(216,210,239,0.5) 0%|#d8d2ef 100%\" max_width=\"1440px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|70px|70px|70px|false|true\" custom_padding_tablet=\"|50px|50px|50px|false|true\" custom_padding_phone=\"|25px|25px|25px|false|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_color=\"off\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" custom_css_main_element=\"margin-bottom: 0 !important;\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><p>Een neo-vagina is een nieuw gemaakte vagina. Personen die een volledige geslachtsaanpassende operatie hebben ondergaan (vaginaplastiek), hebben een neo-vagina. Deze wordt gemaakt van de huid van penis en balzak en heeft daarom geen natuurlijke vochtproductie en zelfreinigend zuur milieu.<\/p><p>In de huid van de neo-vagina zitten wel veel talgkliertjes. Hierdoor kan er veel talg ophopen en klachten geven. Daarom gelden er bij de neo-vagina specifieke adviezen voor de verzorging.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><p><strong>Verzorgingstips:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Spoel je vagina inwendig \u00e9\u00e9n keer per week (bij sterke geur vaker).<\/li><li>Spoel alleen met water!<\/li><li>Gebruik hierbij een vaginale douche met een inbrengcanule.<\/li><li>Breng na het spoelen wat olie of calendula-cr\u00e8me aan in de vagina. Dit gaat verweking en het aan elkaar plakken van de huid tegen. Het is dan wel belangrijk om condooms te gebruiken die hier tegen kunnen.<\/li><li>Gebruik een hormooncr\u00e8me die de doorbloeding van de vagina bevordert.<\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||80px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|true\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||10px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h3>Hygi\u00ebne en verzorging<br \/>van de anus<\/h3><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_color=\"off\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]Als je anale seks hebt, kan je poepresten tegenkomen. Dit hoort er soms bij. Als je dit niet fijn vindt, is anaal spoelen met water een oplossing. Als je dit goed doet, kom je geen poepresten tegen tijdens het neuken. Anaal spoelen heeft ook nadelen. Het water haalt goede bacteri\u00ebn weg die nodig zijn voor een gezonde werking van je darmen. Daarnaast kan spoelen voor kleine wondjes zorgen. Hierdoor loop je meer kans op hiv of een soa.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\"#D83F8F\" open_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" closed_toggle_text_color=\"#572A86\" closed_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" toggle_icon=\"C||divi||400\" icon_color=\"#D83F8F\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" module_class=\"acs-faq\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" toggle_text_color=\"#572A86\" toggle_font_size=\"16px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false\" border_width_all=\"0px\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Wanneer hoef je niet te spoelen?\" open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><ul><li>Als je niet het gevoel hebt dat je moet poepen. Het eind van je darm is dan meestal leeg.<\/li><li>Als de penis van de persoon met wie je seks hebt normaal is. Meestal komt die dan niet waar je poep zit.<\/li><li>Als je meestal op dezelfde tijd poept en je voor de seks al bent geweest.<\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Hoe maak je de anus van binnen schoon?\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><ul><li>Met een spoelstaaf. Deze maak je vast aan je doucheslang waar de kop vanaf is gedraaid.<\/li><li>Met een handpompje.<\/li><\/ul><p>Gebruik alleen water, nooit iets anders. Daar kunnen je darmen niet tegen. Je kunt dan buikpijn krijgen en je hebt meer kans op een soa.<\/p><p>Deel de spullen waarmee je de binnenkant van je anus spoelt niet met anderen. Wil je ze toch delen? Maak ze dan eerst goed schoon.<\/p><p>Je anus spoelen met een spoelstaaf, doucheslang of pompje:<\/p><ol><li>Begin 1 uur voordat je seks hebt met spoelen. Doe je dit korter op het moment dat je seks hebt, dan kan er nog (vies) water naar buiten komen.<\/li><li>Probeer eerst nog te poepen op de wc, zonder hard te drukken.<\/li><li>Doe glijmiddel in je anus en op het eind van het spoelstaafje of pompje. Dan gaat het spoelen makkelijker. Kies voor glijmiddel gemaakt van siliconen.<\/li><li>Breng voorzichtig lauwwarm water in de anus. Van een harde straal kunnen je darmen stuk gaan. Voel voordat je begint te spoelen of het water niet te warm is en zet de straal zacht.<\/li><li>Probeer te ontspannen, zodat je anus niet te strak is. Steek de spoelstaaf of het pompje voorzichtig een klein stukje in je anus. Adem uit terwijl je dit doet.<\/li><li>Laat het water langzaam naar binnen stromen, tot het voelt alsof je kont vol zit met water. Twijfel je? Doe dan maar een beetje. Je kunt beter te weinig hebben, dan te veel.<\/li><li>Ga daarna op de wc zitten en ontspan je anus. Laat het water met de poep naar buiten lopen.<\/li><li>Spoel een paar keer achter elkaar. Is het water dat naar buiten loopt schoon? Dan ben je klaar met spoelen.<\/li><li>Begin niet meteen met seks. Ga een half uurtje later nog een keer op de wc zitten. Zit er toch nog water in je darm? Laat dit rustig naar buiten komen. Komt er geen water meer uit? Dan ben je klaar en kun je seks hebben.<\/li><\/ol><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Hoe maak je je spoelspullen schoon?\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><p>Maak na het spoelen de spullen schoon. Dat is belangrijk, want zo blijven er geen bacteri\u00ebn of virussen achter waar je ziek van kunt worden.<\/p><ol><li>Leg je spoelstaaf of handpompje in een bak met water met een flinke scheut bleekmiddel. Bleekmiddel koop je in de supermarkt.<\/li><li>Laat de spullen hier 5 minuten in liggen.<\/li><li>Haal de spullen uit de bak.<\/li><li>Spoel alles goed af met water.<\/li><\/ol><p>Zijn de spullen van metaal? Dan kun je ze ook schoonmaken door ze 5 minuten te koken.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Nadelen van anaal spoelen\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><p>Helaas voorkom je met spoelen geen soa\u2019s. Je hebt juist iets meer kans op een soa.<\/p><ul><li>Spoel je met de kraan te hard open? Of knijp je te hard in je pompje? Dan kun je wondjes in je darmen krijgen en makkelijker een soa krijgen.<\/li><li>Als je je darmen spoelt, komen er ook goede bacteri\u00ebn uit je darmen. Die zorgen er normaal voor dat je darmen gezond blijven. Spoel je deze bacteri\u00ebn te vaak weg? Dan kun je last krijgen van je darmen en heb je meer kans op een soa.<\/li><li>Spoel je te diep, dan kan je je darmen te veel prikkelen en moet je vaak juist poepen.<\/li><li>Is iemand in je klaargekomen? Ga dan niet meer spoelen. Je spoelt het sperma dan verder naar binnen en verhoogt de kans op soa.<\/li><\/ul><p>Spoel dus <strong>NIET<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Met de kraan te ver open<\/li><li>Te vaak, maximaal 2 keer per week<\/li><li>Te diep<\/li><li>Na de seks<\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Verzorgingstips\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><ul><li>Gebruik een krukje (squatty potty) onder je voeten als je op de wc zit bij het poepen om minder druk op de kringspier te hebben<\/li><li>Pers niet te hard. Zo voorkom je wondjes en of aambeien.<\/li><li>Eet vezelrijk zodat je poep niet te hard is.<\/li><li>Dep je anus schoon met wc-papier en probeer niet te hard te vegen.<\/li><li>Controleer jezelf af en toe door te voelen en te kijken met een spiegeltje.<\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" disabled_on=\"off|off|on\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||80px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"2\" disabled_on=\"off|off|on\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#572A86\" header_6_text_color=\"#572A86\" background_color=\"#d8d2ef\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"40px|40px|0px|40px|false|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h5><strong>Gezondheid & Seks<\/strong><\/h5><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_menu menu_id=\"9\" active_link_color=\"#D83F8F\" module_class=\"et-vert-menu\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" menu_font_size=\"20px\" menu_line_height=\"1.3em\" background_color=\"#d8d2ef\" custom_margin=\"0px||30px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|40px|30px|40px|false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_menu][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|||||||#FFFFFF|\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" link_font=\"||||on||||\" link_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"90deg\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"#d83f8f 0%|#8c0259 100%\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||30px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/meld-misstand\/\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" background__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" background_color_gradient_stops__hover=\"#8c0259 0%|#d83f8f 100%\" use_background_color_gradient__hover=\"on\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p><p style=\"font-size: 22px !important;\"><strong>Meld een misstand<\/strong><br \/>Bel ons op <a href=\"tel:0622479750\">06 22 47 97 50<\/a><\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"90deg\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"#16b3b6 0%|#12509e 100%\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/voor-sekswerkers\/spreekuren\/\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" background__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" background_color_gradient_stops__hover=\"#12509e 0%|#16b3b6 100%\" use_background_color_gradient__hover=\"on\"]<\/p><p style=\"font-size: 22px !important;\"><strong>Kom langs<br \/>op ons spreekuur<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"0deg\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"#aba1cf 0%|#d8d2ef 100%\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"80px||80px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||40px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text 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