CONDOMS FOR THE WIN?

This world is full of controversy and two main controversies show up in a recent article together. That would AIDS and Porn. Not too shocking to see these two topics being talked about at the same time.  In the porn industry it is not required for the actors and actresses to wear protection when performing the sex scenes. It is required though, that they get checked every so often to make sure that they are healthy. When I say checked, this means blood tests and other test that screen for STD’s. Well in Los Angeles are voting on whether or not condoms will be required in adult film shoots to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.  The Aids Healthcare Foundation got over 71,000 signatures to make this happen. If this is passed, forcing condoms to be required will become part of the film permit.  This seems harmless for the porn industry, but surprisingly it is something they do not want to agree to. They claim that the use of condoms takes away from the fantasy appeal of their product.  Former porn star Derrick Burts was infected with HIV while working in porn. He states that many of the porn stars would like to use condoms but do not want to go against the wishes of the boss. The money must be very good in this industry to risk getting infected with HIV because your boss doesn’t want you to wear a condom.  AIDS is one of the leading killers in the U.S killing about half a million people.  This alone seems like enough drive to make the porn industry want to start requiring the use of condoms.  This shows that the producers of the porn industry most definitely care more about their money than they do about their performers.

The AIDs Healthcare Foundation targets Los Angeles mainly because it is the basis of the multibillion dollar industry. Porn producers have stated that they would not hesitate to move business out of state or even out of the country if the regulations persist.  It amazes me at how much and how far the producers of the porn industry are willing to go to not use condoms. It seems like the use of condoms would prolong their business if not help their business.  I that maybe the porn industry can meet the Aids Healthcare Foundation and find out how many of their viewers would be affected by the use of condoms in their films. Maybe a poll, survey, or even a test run using the condoms in a few of the movies would give them the feedback to make a wise decision.