HERPES, WARTS & MISC STDs: SEXY?

I told you this blog wasn't going to be pretty. I intend to replace the fantasy of porn with a bit of reality. Let's get started by talking STDs. Since I'm pretty tired at the moment I'm going to keep this particular blog entry relatively short and will likely delve into this topic in a bit more depth in the future.

I'm not going to get all clinical on you and spit out the results of fancy sounding studies. Instead I'll just share what I've learned from experience in the world of porn production. A world where Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) were a part of normal life.

Genital herpes and genital warts are very common. On more times than you'd care to imagine, a model would show up for a shoot with burn marks from having warts removed. It we were shooting solo photos (no interaction with another person) the shoot could go on. After all, Photoshop could be used to easily remove the marks. Many times a model would be photographed and we'd see herpes or warts that she might not even be aware existed.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are also common. Chlamydia outbreaks amongst adult performers is something that's almost expected. Do you find that sexy?

"But Donny, I thought performers have to be tested?"

You're right, they do. But mostly just for HIV. It's kinda hard to test for STDs that are only evident when a person is broken out.

The next time you find yourself sitting in front of a TV about to watch a porn video, keep in mind that odds are likely the actress that catches your eye probably had warts burned off just days before "acting" in the video you're watching. More have STDs than do NOT have STDs.

Again I'll ask: Do you find that sexy?

Blake wrote on February 8th 07 at 11:20AM

Wow, Donny. Thanks for that reality-check. I didn't realize the industry was like this. :-/

craig wrote on February 9th 07 at 06:26PM

great stuff donny..can't wait to see you this weekend

avery-sinclair wrote on February 10th 07 at 05:59PM

wow. praise the Lord for enlightenment. I must say, I appreciate these facts as they help me cement my commitment to Christ. Also, this resource has so helped me to strive to live for Christ in all purity and I'm not ashamed of that. Thanks Donny!

dewde wrote on February 11th 07 at 02:02PM

ewwwwwwww....

T wrote on February 15th 07 at 09:24AM

Again, this helps a girl think about the real price of working in the biz. Your candidness is inspiring me to stay clear. Thanks.

wes wrote on February 15th 07 at 08:32PM

Wow.. that's news to me... thanks for the insight!

Zach wrote on February 15th 07 at 08:42PM

blech.

Jiim wrote on February 16th 07 at 12:33PM

and then there's the ETD (emotionally transmitted diseases). Even if actors dodge the STD of the day, none of us can ever dodge the emotionally, spiritual, and psychological damage that occurs when we fornicate with ourselves or others.