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July 10, 2008
Swallowing: An Interview with JC Adams
I recently spoke with JC Adams at Gay Porn Times about the controversy surrounding cum eating, which is also the main feature of my next movie, Swallow with Pride. I don't know why this is such a big deal (check out my blog post from over TWO YEARS AGO here), but I was happy to share my thoughts on the issue:
Michael Lucas on Swallowing and “Sterile Sex” Onscreen
"I spoke to performer, director and Lucas Entertainment CEO Michael Lucas yesterday about his forthcoming fuck flick SWALLOW WITH PRIDE. Quite a provocative title in these topsy-turvy times, eh? Falcon Studios recently announced they will back away from cum-eating following the heat they took for the controversial act in FLEET WEEK and other recent films; Chi Chi LaRue has announced likewise. Several years ago, Blue Blake and Gino Colbert caused a stir when they openly advertised cum-eating as a point of interest for their new flicks. Since then the porn biz has, once again, divided into two camps: Those who allow performers to swallow semen, and those who decidedly do not. SWALLOW WITH PRIDE was filmed overseas with an Eastern European cast, and features “a lot of watersports action and mouth cumshots,” Mr. Lucas tells me. The title was “not a provocation, but to the point. I’m not interested in provoking anyone—I’m interested in exciting people.”
Mr. Lucas is unaware of any industry debate over the issue. “But let me tell you,” he says, “I’m not really afraid of receiving any of this ‘heat’ from the industry. I am interested only in the opinion of my customers and my own beliefs, which are at total peace with the issue. I am not a schoolboy and don’t worry about negative reactions.”
Indeed, he blogged about it two years ago, in response to a fan’s concern about cum-eating in his films. Mr. Lucas articulated his stance on this issue, which hasn’t changed (click here for the full entry): “Let me be very clear: Whenever two adults engage in sex, there is always a risk involved. It’s not just about contracting HIV. It is about contracting many other sexually transmitted diseases which are much easier to get. One should always decide where to draw the line. Some say that technically you can get HIV just by kissing. Let’s imagine that both partners just flossed before or have some kind of mouth wounds. Should I just put a condom all over their face and body? How sterile should sex be?”
That’s the question we face: In the business of erotic fantasy, are we now at risk of producing sterile onscreen sex? Where should gay porn producers draw the line?
“I believe that what I am doing is the right thing and that I am not harming anybody,” Mr. Lucas told me and points out that he has researched the issue and spoken to HIV specialists about the risks involved. “I have always had optional cum-eating in my films. As long as a guy is willing to do so, he is welcome to take cum in his mouth.”
He reiterates that he is HIV negative himself, someone “who’s had a good share of sex with multiple partners and I knew that at least a quarter of them were HIV-positive. I never discriminated against anyone. I used condoms with partners that were HIV-negative and -positive. I didn’t change my behavior in any way.”
Mr. Lucas has no issue with colleagues who take a opposite stance on the issue. “I very much respect the opinions of other people, and I think they should stick to those opinions, so they will be at peace with themselves, just as I am with myself.”
If a model chooses to take cum in his mouth during a scene, Mr. Lucas advises them to avoid brushing or flossing their teeth for at least an hour before filming, and to use mouthwash instead. “Saliva has strong enzymes which may protect against HIV, and the skin in one’s mouth is much thicker than that in one’s anus, which makes it more resilient,” he says.
Thoughts? Where does gay adult draw the line before the onscreen sex fantasies they produce become too sterile?"
Posted by Michael at July 10, 2008 05:03 PM
Comments
If cum in the mouth was a typical transmission method we'd all be dead.
Posted by: Vince P at July 11, 2008 04:16 AM
There have been mixed conclusions about HIV transmission thru oral sex over the years but I read scientists declared two requisites for transmission.
1. the cells in our saliva does kill HIV cells. 2. HIV needs to be introduced to the bloodstream in order to convert one's HIV status.
Oral sex does have risks but its reduced if the receiving party doesn't brush his teeth or have gum diseases when swallowing.
Posted by: Queer Porn Nation at July 12, 2008 03:52 PM