Health
FSC: Health Dept. Demands Blood Test From Performer
The FSC says that Health Department officials have on at least one occasion appeared at the home of an adult industry performer and demanded that the model immediately provide a blood sample.
Treasure Island to Throw Fundraiser for Health Clinic
Treasure Island Media has announced that their First Annual Solstice Party will be a fundraiser to benefit St. James Infirmary.
Porn, Health Advocates Discuss Mandating Condoms on Sets
Various porn industry representatives and public health advocates gathered for the fourth Cal/OSHA meeting to discuss strengthening current state health regulations to better address the adult industry.
Health and Wellness Sold to Angel Acquisition
Zealous Inc., which changed its name to CoreStream Energy after it pledged to sell off its adult industry assets, has sold its Health and Wellness Partners division.
Stagliano Prosecutors Pick Sexual Health Expert Witness
Federal prosecutors have tapped Dr. Chester W. Schmidt Jr. as an expert witness assigned to rebut defense testimony in the John Stagliano obscenity case.
Health Products For The Horny
They promise everything from making men harder, women hotter and stimulating enough to arouse just about every sexual sense humans have. Basically they’re health products for the horny.
LELO Promoting Sensual Health Acceptance in Mainstream
LELO, a designer brand of intimate products, offers elegant, non-graphic-looking sex toys that have captured the attention of mainstream publications.
Proposed Health Code Changes Seek to Balance Privacy With Healthcare
Proposed changes to California’s Health and Safety code seek to balance privacy concerns with access to healthcare for people with HIV.
Cassadays Join CalExotics for Sexual Health Website, Webcast
CalExotics has teamed up with husband and wife team, Dr. Jessica Cassaday and Ryan Cassaday, for “Sex Toys and Sexual Wellness,” a new relationship website and monthly webcast.
Minn. Public Health Advocates Seek Ban on Hotel Room Porn
A group of public health advocates in Olmstead County has begun a “Clean Hotels” initiative that is requesting area hotels to stop offering in-room pay-per-view porn.
L.A. Public Health Changes Statement on Adult Performers
A public health official acknowledged Tuesday evening that the agency was inaccurate when it said the 16 unpublicized AIM Healthcare patients diagnosed HIV-positive were actively working as adult performers at the time of their test.
L.A. Public Health Dept. 'Concerned' About HIV-Positive Performer Report
Dr. Peter Kerndt, director of the sexually transmitted disease program for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, told XBIZ Friday that the department is waiting for more information.
16 Previously Unpublicized Porn HIV Cases, L.A. County Health Says
There have been 16 previously unpublicized cases of confirmed HIV cases of Porn Valley performers since the last outbreak in 2004, officials say.
FSC Offers Members New Health and Safety Manual
The manual addresses basic concerns including handling of equipment and OSHA record-keeping criteria, as well as first aid procedures and regulations for handling blood-borne pathogens.
Vivid Offers Octo-Mom Up to $1 Million, Health Insurance for Movie
"Nadya obviously needs income to assure that her children are secure, so we are offering her up to $1 million to act in one movie," said Steven Hirsch, co-chairman of Vivid.
Babeland Hosting Benefit for Women's Health Center
The evening will be hosted by mainstream actress and former talk show host Ricki Lake.
CorbinFisher.com to Offer Models Health Care, 401(k) Plans, More
Gay adult studio and popular pro/am website CorbinFisher.com has announced they will offer to their exclusive performers full health benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement, in addition to their pay rates.
J Kwon, Screaming O Give 10,000 Condom Packs to Urban Health Institute
On Saturday, hip-hop artist J Kwon will present 10,000 Screaming O Condom Packs, valued at more than $50,000, to the global relief charity Urban Health Institute at a fundraiser at the Playboy Mansion.
Doc Johnson Wins Women's Health Magazine Award
Adult novelty company Doc Johnson has received accolades in Women's Health Magazine's Annual Sex Awards Issue for the second year in a row.