You sound like a world peace leader or some church go-er preaching words you can not fulfill both sides of a situation in a harmonious sense.
Do you realize that a virus is a virus. Whether it be sexually transmitted or through kissing, it's a virus. Different viruses have different effects. If you think about it medically a flu virus is just as much of a virus as herpies is. A flu virus is more life threatening than the herpies virus. Even what people know as the "common cold" People make viral STDs a huge deal because they're not curable, if anything suppress it and because it violates what majority of the people in this world may consider violating our most private and sensitive areas of our life and body.
You can't make assumptions that I'm immature with a standing of possible denial if I ever contact herpies. Assumptions will never get you anywhere and will lead people to "hate" you as you suspect from the majority of this message board.
I've battled leukemia for quite some time in my recent past and have a close relationship with the doctors office on a regular basis to make sure I'm in good health. You can't tell me that I'm immature and making the wrong decisions. I have dealt with life long problems. I'm not about to put my life to a halt with what I enjoy most as an exhibitionist knowing that I may possibly catch something that isn't as nearly as dangerous to my health as Leukemia is.
I will damn proudly say that I have had many of life experiences at a young age to know what's best for me and for those. I studied biochemistry in college and know the facts of how a bacteria, a virus, a tumor, cancer can effect a persons body. You haven't a clue of what there is to worry about in this world.
You have no right to practically say I am no good role model for the younger women who think twice about participating in the adult industry. I have many times already been asked about what the industry is all about. I give the fact of great stories and the horror stories. And to even allow them to realize they should only do it for pure enjoyment otherwise they'd find themselves in the worst state of emotional and mental health.
You briefly mentioned drugs... I don't see how this has any relation to sexual transmitted diseases but other than is a big burden in the industry. I do not support drug use nor ever felt the need to put my life in the hands of a possible controlling substance. I've seen my life leave without me for a few years, now that I have it back why would I let it leave me again? Why should I waste another good 20 years of my life to come and not enjoy it while it lasts? I dont know if I'm gonna die in a accident tomorrow, die of cancer in a few months because it just so happens to return, you dont know if someone may find me a perfect target to engage in a drive by shooting... there are many possibilities that may end a persons life. To worry about STDs is nothing compared to lifes tragedies. If I am willing to take a risk as if I were to take a risk in driving every day on Los Angeles roads then I'm gonna. I choose my partners wisely. I choose my choice of surroundings wisely in the industry. And you only know a fraction of how I control my life. So for you to make lousy assumptions is worthless. You haven't justified anything. Don't you realize that?
On top of all of it, you're a prime supporter of the industry just by being here. Just by watching pornography, even having those desires to perform yourself, whether it be a past desire or still a present desire. Either way you support the adult industry. Isn't that hypocritical? If the STDs bothered you that much compared to what life is really all about, then you shouldn't be here. Your opinion is only gonna go so far. How far it goes is questionable but you will not change anything.
If I do ever catch a STD that isn't curable I'll very much so quick the industry and will not be ashamed of it. Going on a talk show and all of the sudden feeling ashamed for what I do is a waste of time. Since I won't be ashamed of what I do. What is it with you people assuming that all of us females in the adult industry are ashamed of doing what we do but suffer in rewards of compensation? Can't you guys get it through your thick heads that some people just might enjoy it for once. Does that burst your bubble knowing that you see some chick on camera being degraded only to find out that she enjoys it. But wait, you realize it's not degrading after all if she's enjoying it. Shit that sucks for you.
You did bring up children in the topic... I know myself well enough to prepare myself for the life I want to live. I know in my heart I couldn't handle the idea of bearing a child. I'm not one of those kind of people that plans to have a child or a family. I'm content with the family I have, the animals I take care of, the foundations I donate to and travel as well as work to fulfill my life and desires. Call me greedy. But heck that's life. Since when do you know a person living a healthy life who doesn't strive to eat to survive in which is satisfying. Since when do you not know a sane person who doesn't enjoy sleeping and sex? We do things in life to fulfill ourselves not to torment ourselves, right? Greed! If you think about it, its greedy even it it fulfills me in a happy way that I helped someone. I did it because it made me FEEL GOOD... that's greed. But it's okay. That's life. Back to the point... not everyone is meant to have children. I don't want any. Simple as that. I don't need to be told time and time again that I will change my mind because I won't. I'm a woman that lives the 21st century knowing what she wants out of life.
I'm here to soak up the knowledge of life in all aspects, porn being part of it. To indulge on each and every sole I have sex with... get a taste of what they're like deep within. Some may not have much of a kindred soul, some are swimming in it. And it's a craving of mine. That's how I choose to live my life. This is how I learn a lot about different people. Definitely not out to hurt anyone intentionally that's for sure and I will always continue to take my part in extra precautions in anything that I do both adult relationed or not.
All in all, I've said enough and shouldn't have to explain myself again. The obvious is so obvious you surely do miss a lot. Stop and think for a while. It's not a waste of time, its rewarding. Think about it.
XOXO - Gen