The decision came after more than five hours of testimony, which included arguments from porn actress Maxine Holloway, who said if the condom requirement were implemented, no one would watch law-abiding porn videos. That would force the multi-billion dollar industry underground, unintentionally creating a less-safe environment, whereas the status quo already provides for some protection like mandatory testing for sexually transmitted diseases every 14 days.
“I ask you not to approve this policy that will endanger me and my colleagues,” Holloway said.
Cal/Osha Spokeswoman Julia Bernstein told the Associated Press the board will move on to consider other measures to regulate the adult film industry, but some workers believe more regulations in the name of health safety could backfire.
“I know you guys work really hard and have our best interests at stake, but we need you to work with us to find a solution,”porn actress and reporter SiouxsieQ told the board. “When you criminalize sex work in any way, you make it more dangerous.”
Even Jessica Drake, who is a director with Wicked Pictures, a condom-only producer of adult films, came out against the regulation.
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