This message was originally posted by a well known troll on GFY (the adult industry message board) so I didn’t give the information much merit however since that time others have gotten similar messages warning them of using UK talent. The message, which is shown below basically provides no information whatsoever other than to say some adult performer in the UK has tested positive for HIV. It does not say if the talent is male or female.
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I have been contacted today by an adult performer who has had a positive test for HIV. This is a preliminary result and hopefully will prove to be a false alarm.
However until then the only sensible thing to do is NOT SHOOT anything that could present a risk to any parties. The NHS clinic concerned will be contacting those who may be at risk on account of having worked with the person involved. For clarification, I will NOT be naming the individual concerned, but it is not me.If you email me seeking more information, your emails will probably be ignored. I do not know who the clinic will be contacting, I do not know who is at risk, and I do not have permission to say any more than I have done. If you are worried as to your status, contact your local clinic for tests.
What’s important to note here is that although we can’t verify this information, it is always better to be safe than sorry so just in case this information is true, now is the time to take serious precaution.
It’s better to be safe than sorry
You don’t know how big the circle of risk is so think carefully before performing with any performers from the UK for now, at-least until it gets sorted out. UK performers should at the very least get a new test, and ask not to perform with anyone with tests less than 10 days old. And of course the best way to protect yourself is to wear a condom but if that isn’t possible, just please be extra careful right now.
While it is true this information could lead to nothing and everything could be fine, your life is far to important to play WHAT IFs!!!!!!!!!!!! Do not take the risk.
Update: The performer in question is fine. Turns out the test was a false positive. So all is well in the UK.
AITA (the Adult Industry Trade Association) are pleased to confirm that the UK adult performer that tested positive for HIV in initial testing has undertaken a second test with negative HIV results. This performer is therefore confirmed clear of HIV and other sexual diseases.We would like to thank the UK Adult Industry for such a rapid response following AITA’s request for all UK production work to be suspended until the results for the second test were received.
AITA have now set up a sexual health sub-committee in order to examine whether industry testing and sexual health procedures are adequate to deal with future, genuine HIV outbreaks. We urge all industry members who are not already AITA members to join and help make the association a stronger, better-funded body that can best represent the needs of the industry. Please direct all membership enquiries to admin@aita.co.uk.
The industry-wide suspension can now be lifted. Although this case turned out to be a false alarm, we suggest that any performers concerned about their health get a new test before shooting again.
Best Regards,
The AITA Committee