Simple fact is that as adult webmasters, we produce fantasies. In some cases, some of us in this industry merely look for the fast buck as we climb up the ladder of success, and to hell with the consequences.

It is that ‘mantra‘ that has helped give the Adult Industry a rather tarnished reputation, and has drawn the ire of many ‘fundamentalists‘ or ‘crusadors‘ if you will. We don’t bother to check ID’s or we use deceptive language to create an illusion to draw in not just customer’s, but those not wanting to seek our fantasies. Then too, we don’t bother with much protection of our most important asset, the performer.

Many studios ignore the risks involved, when producing sex fantasies on camera. That is a truth, that exists in both markets, the Gay and the Straight markets.

Today, Hot Desert Knights (HDK) that produces ‘bareback‘ films has made a leap forward that makes me wonder, why the hell every studio isn’t following suit? Is it that it can perhaps cut into the profit margin, or is it simply a lack of caring? In the real world, disease exists, and laws exist to protect employee’s as best as is possible, given the technology available. Yet in our Industry, we seem to ignore that simple fact. Without the people who perform in our videos, in our shoots, we have nothing to sell.

Please read the following press release. Then ask yourself, why, if you are a producer of sex, aren’t you rushing to the phone to find out how your studio can follow suit.

 PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

From: Hot Desert Knights, Inc.

Date: February 7, 2008

Subject: HDK Begins HIV Testing of All Models

Last Vegas, NV: Hot Desert Knights, Inc. (HDK), the leading gay bareback production studio, announced today that effective immediately all HDK models will be tested for HIV and other STD’s. All testing will be conducted through the auspices of the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation (AIM).

Dr. Sharon Mitchell, Executive Director, of AIM said, “Myself and the AIM Healthcare Foundation are extremely proud of HDK and Mr. Bill Gardner for taking this ground breaking step in the area of HIV, STD prevention education and screening. AIM is enthusiastic about this relationship and are available in all 50 States. AIM has been providing the Adult Industry HIV and STD screening, medications and counseling for over a decade, and are delighted to be serving the Gay Industry in Body, Mind, Emotion and Spirit”.

According to Bill Gardner, president of HDK, “We are alarmed and shocked at the proliferation of new bareback studios, especially those from overseas, who are using increasingly younger models without providing any counseling or information regarding STD transmission to these models. It appears as if these studios care little for the health and safety of their models”. Gardner went on to say that, “After a number of discussions with Diane Duke, Executive Director of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC), regarding this trend of using younger models and taking more risks in bareback films, Ms. Duke introduced us to the Ex. Dir. Of AIM, Dr. Sharon Mitchell. As a result of these meetings with Dr. Mitchell and Ms. Duke, HDK concluded that it is possible to test models and provide a safer workplace while still maintaining our models privacy rights”.

In a statement from by Diane Duke of the Free Speech Coalition, “FSC’s role is not a regulatory one, but rather one that provides information and resources to assist adult businesses to make responsible decisions for themselves, the industry and industry professionals. We applaud Bill and HDK’s willingness to participate in this discussion and to implement policies and practices that protect performers at Hot Desert Knights. We hope to facilitate similar discussions within and among other adult entertainment businesses”.

In addition to HIV, Hot Desert Knights will also be testing for Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Hepatitis A, B&C. HDK will then sero-sort accordingly.

Gardner concluded by saying, “We are happy to take the lead as the first bareback studio to provide testing and know that by doing so we are providing an environment of safer sex for all of our talent. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, other than HIV, can cause serious health problems for the talent in our industry and many STD’s can be acquired by the various sex acts performed in front of the camera other than anal sex”. “For that reason, we urge all gay studios to consider testing all models for STD’s if they truly wish to provide a safer sex work environment”, stated Gardner.

For more information please feel free to contact Bill Gardner at 760 416-1070or 800 300-2002.

Posted on February 7th, 2008 by No Bull
Filed under: Adult Industry Events