[Shaun]

Porn actors working in Los Angeles will now be obliged to wear condoms while filming, under a new law.

The regulation, signed by the city mayor, has been welcomed by health officials, but leaders of the adult film industry have warned that it could force them to abandon the city, according to BBC News.

The LA-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation welcomed the move saying it was crucial in protecting actors from HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Foundation president Michael Weinstein said they would now campaign for a similar requirement elsewhere in the US He said:

However, several of the industry's biggest adult filmmakers have said they might consider moving outside city boundaries, insisting that films with condoms are not as popular and some actors prefer not to use them.

The city council has now asked the police, city attorney's office and workplace safety officials to figure out how the rule might be enforced.

It is estimated that up to 90% of all pornographic films made in the US are filmed in Los Angeles. Last year, productions across the US were temporarily shut down after an adult performer tested positive for HIV.

so there.

[King Gizzard]

So now let's just relocate to anywhere but LA

[Marsh.]

Abortions must be rife in that industry.

[lostalex]

So stupid. The one industry in California that is actually doing well, and they are trying to destroy it?

hey Mayor, maybe you should be focusing on BALANCING yur BUDGET instead of worrying about a SUCCESSFUL industry!

It's beyond stupid.

[Harry!]

So are you going to "check" to see if they are wearing one?

[CharlieO]

Originally Posted by Harry!

So are you going to "check" to see if they are wearing one?

They will give fines if a movie is put to retail and they know it was made in LA. The fines are supposed to deter people.

[iRyan]

I heard the adult industry is actually good at avoiding STD's by having their actors/actresses constantly being checked for them. I don't think there is really that big of a risk of HIV being contracted. Some of them probably have about the same amount of sex that your average young adult male does :/

I mean i'm all for safety and protection but why are they focusing on this when there are way more important issues at there at the moment.

[swinearefine]

Yay, more government meddling in people's lives...

Originally Posted by swinearefine

Yay, more government meddling in people's lives...

Oh dear. I really don't understand American libertarianism.

[Marc]

Can they not just CGI them on at a later date?

[Marc]

I hope that twin see's this before she goes to LA and gets barebacked..

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

bad news for bareback.com

[Shardlake]

This decision has totally spoilt my enjoyment