Condoms
L.A. Judge Rejects Mandatory Condoms on Porn Sets
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Tuesday rejected the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s request calling for mandatory use of condoms on porn sets.
Mandating Condoms in Films Will Put Industry More at Risk, Forbes Opinion Says
The industry already is doing an excellent job protecting performers and any law mandating condoms in films would lead to “unintended consequences,” according to a Forbes opinion.
Bareback vs. Condoms
Scan a current list of bestselling gay adult titles these days and you’re likely to find a variation of one word in the title: bareback. With the prevalence of titles like “Bareback Cum Party #8” or “Bareback Cock Riders” or “Bareback Inferno,” one could easily assume bareback — that is, condomless — is a subniche whose popularity is, well, gushing. But is that the case? XBIZ recently spoke with bareback producers as well as consumers about the apparent popularity of the genre and uncovered a surprising twist: Consumers who purchase bareback titles may tend to do so not because there are no condoms involved, but because the performers appear more engaged onscreen.
‘Nightline’ Discusses Condoms in Porn Debate Tonight
Tonight’s edition of the late-night news show “Nightline” will discuss the contentious debate over condom use in adult entertainment. The show airs at 11:35 p.m. on ABC.
L.A. County Should Require Condoms at Porn Shoots, AIDS Group Says
The Los Angeles County Health Department should step in to require condom use during adult video shoots or shut down productions, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation said at a press conference Thursday.
Condoms-only Protest Slated for Hustler Hollywood on Monday
Advocates for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation on Monday night will protest in front of the Hustler Hollywood store in West Hollywood, Calif.
AIDS Group Renews Call for Condoms in Porn After HIV-Positive Test
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has renewed calls for legislation that would require the use of condoms by actors performing in porn videos.
CockSoxx, Inc. Launches CockSoxx Condoms
CockSoxx Inc. has introduced CockSoxx condom kits.
One Condoms Urges Candidates to Send Out Condoms
Today, in response to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding a sharp increase in HIV infection rates in the U.S., One Condoms sent 56,300 condoms — one for each person estimated by the CDC to become infected with HIV/AIDS this year — to Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain.
Durex Condoms Moves into Adult Novelty Market
Durex, one of the most popular condom brands in the U.K., manufactured by SSL International, entered the adult novelty market this week when the company unveiled Play Time products, a line of disposable and non-disposable vibrators, lubricants, rings and condoms at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace trade show.
Channel 1 Partners With ONE Condoms
Gay production company Channel One Releasing (C1R) announced today that it has partnered with ONE-brand condoms in a cross-promotional campaign to raise awareness about condom use with the ONE Condom Pride Mix 3-pack.
In the U.K., Taxi Drivers May Give Out Condoms
Public health experts are recommending that taxi drivers and club owners provide free condoms to patrons in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
Undercover Condoms Offering Christmas Gift Pack
Online retailer Undercover Condoms is offering a Christmas gift pack that includes a snowman condom, a Santa Claus condom and an elf condom on lollipop sticks, two red and green condoms and mint and strawberry single use lubricant packs.
Indian Health Officials Give Condoms at Illegal Porn Theaters
In an effort to spread awareness and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, health officials in the western part of the country are handing out condoms outside of theaters that screen illegal adult films.
Ondo Creation’s Musical Condoms Promote Relaxed Sex
Ondo Creation has combined its brand of designer condoms with its own music label, Ondomusic, to create a new line that promotes safe — yet trendy — sex.
Condoms Now Mandatory on French Cable TV
Condom-free adult films on French cable TV are drawing their last breath.
Adam & Eve Vends Condoms
Adam & Eve, which began selling condoms by mail 30 years ago, has started offering signature prophylactics in vending machines across the country.
Legislator to Adult: Use Condoms or Risk Action
California Assemblyman Paul Koretz is calling for mandatory condom use in the porn industry for all performances of non-oral sexual intercourse. If Porn Valley doesn't comply, it could open doors for the “Legislature to exercise its authority."
Condoms Slip Many People's Minds
A recent survey on condom use indicates that while men and women are aware of the importance of condoms, fewer than realized are actually putting that knowledge where it counts.
Firm Sees No Cap to Success of Vivid Condoms
Paradise Marketing says it has ramped up a Vivid Condom marketing campaign and has recently signed deals with major Las Vegas hotels and nearly 40,000 U.S. convenience stores, selling four different varieties. The Vista, Calif., company signed a licensing deal with the entertainment firm lasy year.