prop60 is a condom law, but it’s incomplete. The lack of mandated testing opens up the distinct possibility of performers with HIV or other STDs working in porn because “we are using condoms, it’s safe”. The reality is that a condom law will only work if it’s the “extra on top” of a well regulated testing regime.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8070546

Testing alone isn’t a 100% answer – but neither are condoms. Condoms alone not only is not a 100% answer., as breakage and slippage is a real issue. More so with men with larger penis size or girth. If the only protection is a condom, then you are already accepting that somewhere between 2 to 10% of all scenes shot will include breakage. It’s also very likely that considering the duration and such of porn shoots that breakage rates would be higher.

Now, there is also the increase in chaffing and such that comes with condom use. While it’s not major (not enough to stop anyone working), it’s a well known and confirmed scientific fact that even micro abrasions make it much easier to transmit STDs especially HIV.

The results are simple: A law that forces condom use without any other requirement would actually end up being a step backwards compared to the current situation of testing.

What is really needed is an improved and better controlled testing system (perhaps regulated by the state even), combined with a condom mandate. With those two together, there would be a signfiicant decrease in the chances of STD transmission.

Lately there have been stories of some production companies NOT paying the talent for the scenes they shot. Axel Braun did it to Carter Cruise and Siniplex did it to Samantha Rone and a couple other girls. If they are stiffing the talent (no pun intended) on their paychecks I just don’t see them coughing up $$$ for testing and such.