Recently I was approached by a guy who wanted to ask me questions about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) within the context of creating adult content, but this can be applied to anyone’s everyday lifestyle so I thought I would share this conversation with you pigs.
1.How do you feel about STD/Sti’s?
I’m not fazed by getting an STI. I am not a bug chaser* but I understand that the chances of contracting one is high due to the sexual activity I want to practice and the frequency that I do so. Educate yourself about what is out there, how to recognise the symptoms and how to get treatment. It’s also important to communicate your sexual status, and to inform people you were in contact with if you have contracted something.
*Bug chser (alternatively bug chasing) is the rare practice of intentionally seeking human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, or an STI, through sexual activity.
2.Do you see any value in anonymous sex?
I did not understand the sub text he meant with this question, but if he was referring to having sex with partners who I do not know, I mean that is 80% of my sexual encounters and I am fine with that. If he was asking, is it something I seek out – sure, I am totally into using a “beat” or “sauna” or “sex session” to go and have anonymous sex with one or many people. As far as hook ups or fuck buddy’s go, if I find someone who I have kick-ass awesome sex with I will always chose that over needing something new.
4. Would you keep working if you contracted a std/sti?
No, I get treated then go back to work. I have on the odd occasions called clients that I know a bug chasers, though the timing has never allowed that to happen. I don’t feel comfortable knowing I have something and not treating it straight away.
5. Do you find others in the industry more open about the topic or their status? Or is it circumstantial?
In general sex workers, weather escorts or porn filmers are more accustomed and relaxed about STI’s. It really comes down to the individual and it still amazes me how ignorant and uneducated some people are. Anyone who shames another person for contracting an STI is a moron. Especially if that person has done the correct thing and contacted them to let them know. That person is more likely to spreads shit cause they have an irrational hang up about the situation and fear communication.
