Free Speech Coalition Performer Availability Screening Service (FSCPASS) (original) (raw)

The Performer Availability Screening Service (PASS) is a program administered by the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) in order to provide the adult industry with a safe, reliable, and standardized STI testing protocol and a centralized database for checking the clearance to work status of tested talent and crew members.

The PASS program includes:

• A network of PASS-Certified providers with a series of nationwide testing sites that provide low cost, high quality testing in a timely manner
• Variety of medical providers for treatment of performrs in need of medical follow-up
• Consistent standards and guidelines for testing and treatment of adult performers
• A secure database that ensures performer privacy and protects producer liability
• Protocol for performer support in the event of a positive HIV test result, including funding for testing of 1st and 2nd generation partners
• Testing procedures for calling an industry-wide production hold when necessary to prevent the spread of infection.

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Importance of STI Testing in the sex industry

In recent years, the sex industry has experienced significant growth. With this expansion, there arises a responsibility to prioritize the health and well-being of those involved, particularly performers. A vital component in maintaining a safe and secure working environment is the implementation of STI testing protocols. Consistent testing serves to reduce the risk of disease transmission and ensures the safety of all individuals engaged in this industry.

Many STIs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, can manifest without any noticeable symptoms, meaning individuals may not display any signs of infection. The significance of regular testing is amplified, as it aids in the early detection and treatment of these conditions before they can spread.

Understanding Different STIs and Their Transmission

Before diving into the specifics of STI testing for different business areas in the sex industry, it's essential to have a basic understanding of the most common STIs and how they are transmitted.

• Chlamydia: It is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can also be passed from mother to child during childbirth.
• Gonorrhea: Like chlamydia, gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted through various sexual activities. It can also be passed from mother to child during childbirth.
• Syphilis: A bacterial infection called syphilis can be transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can also be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth.
• HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus): This viral infection primarily spreads through unprotected sexual intercourse, needle-sharing, or transmission from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.

STI Testing in the adult industry: exposing the truth

While porn is sometimes referred to as "adult content," many of its users are far younger than the legal drinking age. According to studies, the majority of young people are exposed to porn before the age of 13, and a nationally representative poll of American adolescents found that 84.4% of men aged 14 to 18 and 57% of girls aged 14 to 18 had watched pornography. Therefore, whether they want to or not, the majority of young people are learning at least part of what they know about sex through porn. In fact, according to one research, roughly 45% of teenagers who watched porn did so in part to educate themselves about sex. In a similar vein, a quarter of those aged 18 to 24 (24%) said pornography was the best resource for learning how to have sex.

Although it is well known that porn is highly unrealistic and sometimes very harmful, survey findings also revealed that more than half of 11 to 16-year-old males (53%) and more than a third of 11 to 16-year-old girls (39%) claimed to think that pornography represented sex realistically.

In fact, 44% of boys who viewed porn said that the sex types they intended to explore were inspired by the internet pornography.

Similar to how tobacco advertisements regularly feature healthy individuals smoking away rather than highlighting the possibility of cancer, porn usually presents an entirely distorted and idealized view of what good sex and relationships really entail.

Because viewers see other people's conduct in porn, one theory is that it serves as a script for sexual activity. A customer may be less inclined to use condoms if they believe that performers engaging in sexual activity without using contraceptives is not a big concern.

This is particularly true for the live teen cam and teen porn categories, since they are often used as examples of sexual activity for young people.

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