Reported rates of sexually transmitted infections in adult film stars are “unacceptably high” according to Binh Goldstein, PhD of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and coauthor of a new paper published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
According to a Thursday news release, the paper looks at the infection and reinfection rates among porn stars working in LA County, where 200 adult film studios reside.
According to the report, the estimated annual risk was at least 14 percent for chlamydia and five percent for gonorrhea for adult film stars. In addition, the risk for female performers was exceedingly high accounting for 72 per cent of all infections.
The risk for reinfection with the two STIs was 26 percent despite routine laboratory testing. Again, the risk for repeated infections was significantly higher in females than in males
According to a Thursday news release, the paper looks at the infection and reinfection rates among porn stars working in LA County, where 200 adult film studios reside.
According to the report, the estimated annual risk was at least 14 percent for chlamydia and five percent for gonorrhea for adult film stars. In addition, the risk for female performers was exceedingly high accounting for 72 per cent of all infections.
The risk for reinfection with the two STIs was 26 percent despite routine laboratory testing. Again, the risk for repeated infections was significantly higher in females than in males
Goldstein says that the standard for protecting adult actors is lacking. The current industry standard is voluntary testing every 30 days—performers must provide a negative test results within the previous 30 days in order to work.
However, condom use is not required and performers engage in unprotected sex with multiple partners.
According to the press release, the authors believe that the reported infection rates are "unacceptably high" and that "testing alone is not sufficient for controlling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases within this industry." They add, "Control strategies, including promotion of condom use, are needed to protect workers in this industry, as testing alone will not effectively prevent workplace acquisition and transmission."
Goldstein, et al, call for additional state and federal legislation to make adult film production companies more responsible for ensuring the safety and health of performers
However, condom use is not required and performers engage in unprotected sex with multiple partners.
According to the press release, the authors believe that the reported infection rates are "unacceptably high" and that "testing alone is not sufficient for controlling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases within this industry." They add, "Control strategies, including promotion of condom use, are needed to protect workers in this industry, as testing alone will not effectively prevent workplace acquisition and transmission."
Goldstein, et al, call for additional state and federal legislation to make adult film production companies more responsible for ensuring the safety and health of performers
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