Friday, August 21, 2009

Porn makers challenged for not mandating condoms

The Seattle Times reports:
An AIDS advocacy group filed complaints Thursday with state officials against 16 production companies that show unprotected sex in porn movies.

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation filed the action with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, alleging the practice amounts to unsafe behavior in a California workplace.

"We will not stop until there is a policy of requiring condoms to be used in porn," foundation president Michael Weinstein said.

By law, U.S. adult film actors must prove they have tested negative for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases within 30 days of going to work on a film.
Just a reminder, from Vivid boss Steve Hirsch:
Hirsch said the adult film industry would likely leave California if the use of condoms became mandatory.
Something to think about.