How do people in the porn business keep from getting STDs?

Answer 1

Contrary to what some other people said, the US gov't does NOT regulate testing in the porn industry.

For starters, most public health is done at a LOCAL level in the US. The CDC is responsible for far less than you would imagine (whereas I control far more than you would think .. and I'm just a kid at a desk).

However, the porn industry is remarkably good at regulating itself. They don't want their talent to get sick and die, and they certainly don't want diseases to circulate in their pool of talent. STDs are not only a human burden, but it is a FINANCIAL burden on the industry (lost production time, lost wages, delays, insurance, etc.).

Within the US porn industry, they have set their own rules: STD screens with HIV tests every 30 days, results in hard copy! Not complying with these standards means an actress or actor is out of work.

Of course, if you work outside the local adult industry, you do open yourself up to greater risks. When I did my masters thesis (my topic was STDs), there was a scare in the local porn industry because one of the actresses -- who had been filming in Brazil -- contracted HIV and had contact with local porn actors. This was in 2004. Health department and industry worked together to get everyone tested, and squelch a possible outbreak.

As for safer sex practices, while much of the market still favors barebacking videos and images, there is a growing trend towards condom use and so forth. Think of it as protection against occupational hazards. Like wearing a hard hat in a construction zone.

Personally, I think showing safer sex practices in porn is good because it sets an example for the folks who watch porn. They come to see condoms as "normal" (unfortunately, they also come to see perfectly shaven pink parts, ginormous boobs and members as "normal", but I digress), and will be more likely to incorporate it into their own practices.

Answer 2

It was only a short few years ago when a porn actress living in England (did porn in North America) went home and killed herself because during a taping of her porn, she contracted the HIV virus. So, people do in fact get STDs. But they are required to be tested regularly and before / after every movie.

Answer 3

haha . wow this is funny. i am sorry. if it was me i would tell the director before i sleep with anyone they need to be checked and i want to see it. NEVER TRUST ANYONE. in most cases i know this isnt true. but then again who said they dont have stds? i think they should practice safe sex because almost everyone watches porn and most people think thats the right way especially when young people get a hold of out it, movies, magazines and the internet.

Answer 4

Jenna Jameson is respected the two interior the porn industry and outside the porn industry. this is in simple terms degrading to women that the two do unlike intercourse or do no longer look like a porn movie star. Being on top of issues is often empowering.

Answer 5

People in the porn business in the US are required by law to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases every 28 days and/or before each film is shot, this includes HIV.

Answer 6

Can't say they don't get STD's however any of the movies I have seen the men are always wearing condoms.