Porn film trend exposed

News that porn actor Darren James contracted HIV while filming in Brazil has uncovered an open secret no-one in the US$4.4 billion ($7.18 billion) to US$10 billion industry has wanted to confront: Adult film companies often shoot movies in foreign locales which do not require Aids testing or use tests that fail to uncover HIV for up to six months, industry observers say. Actors often have filmed sex immediately after returning to the US, potentially infecting others.

James performed with 13 actresses before a blood test last week showed he was HIV-positive. One of his partners, Lara Roxx, also tested HIV positive.

The industry has regulated itself successfully for the past four years through tough tests which can detect the HIV virus within 30 days of exposure.