In 2004, when two porn stars contracted HIV, most of the major production companies agreed to shut down for 60 days to prevent the virus from spreading.Įric Paul Leue, the executive director of the Free Speech Coalition which represents pornography producers, said that biweekly HIV tests have successfully prevented outbreaks in more than a decade. They say because filming can last for hours on end, this form of protection can cause uncomfortable chafing or friction burns for both men and women. Many actors have spoken up against the mandatory use of condom. The porn industry disagrees, arguing that its own regulatory system of testing actors every 14 days is sufficient.Īctors are supposed to turn up on set with their results, and co-stars can refuse to work with an individual if they failed to get tested, or if the results came back positive for STIs. Because it can take up to 10 days before the virus can be detected the CDC warned: 'Adult film performers and production companies.should be aware that testing alone is not sufficient to prevent HIV transmission='
