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dandylion
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8/15
Posted - Aug 4 2015 : 11:19PM
Hello, I've been wanting to do this for awhile, I'm really not sure where to look. I've come to the realization that although I'm college educated, the regular workforce isn't for me and never has been.
I've looked at craigslist ads, it's hard to tell what's real and what's not.
About me, I'm 31 (pass for mid 20s), 5'9 155, toned, 7in long and 5in thick. Attractive, latin, somewhat androgynous looking, which could possibly be a niche market for women who aren't into the prototypical alpha. I understand most porn is made for men, so this may be irrelevant.
I currently live in a suburb east of LA, but am looking to move to the valley this month and currently am looking at apartments there.
I have a few questions, and hope someone can answer at least a few.
- What part of LA is the best to be in? Basically anywhere in the valley? What about Vegas?
- What type of film would be considered the first you can be in? one-on-one point of view? I'm sure a higher budget film by a major studio for example would not have anyone new to the industry in it.
- I have genital herpes (hsv 2). I rarely have outbreaks. Don't have anything else. I've heard that in the adult film industry it's very common and won't matter, then I've heard it depends upon studio. What's the final say on this?
I've heard its very difficult for men to even be considered for straight adult film, but it's interested me for years now. Any replies appreciated.
Thank you
Edited by - dandylion on Aug 4 2015
Edited by - dandylion on Aug 4 2015
Dan
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2056 Posts
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Posted - Aug 5 2015 : 8:33AM
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I think it's easy to find work in the adult film industry. Because anyone with a camera can make some porn. You can even do it all by yourself by making a solo-scene of yourself.
But it's a lot more difficult to find paid work in the adult film industry. If you want to get paid for getting laid, then you need to be extremely good-looking and good in bed too. And even then it's not a sure thing. Because you also need to have friends in the adult film industry and connections with the right people.
I'd say that your best bet is to start your own porn-company. Which isn't a good bet. Because most new companies in any business fail within a few years. And it takes a lot of money to set it up too, which can be a big impediment to you, if you don't have such money, and you can't borrow it either.
dandylion
Member

8 Posts
8/15
Posted - Aug 6 2015 : 2:56PM
Starting my own company is simply too much at the moment. I have thought about doing webcam.
The main concern right now for me is if's possible to work in porn having hsv2. If anyone can answer that, I'd be very thankful.
JigglyBoobs
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1614 Posts
3/12
Posted - Aug 6 2015 : 4:15PM
AFAIK, herpes is not tested for so you wouldn't be blacklisted like you would for HIV or on a moratorium for positive test of the clap until your next test is negative but if you don't declare it to producers or the actresses you'd work with, it may be worth considering the possibility of a lawsuit for fraud or failure to disclose your medical conditions, especially if the plaintiff contracts something from you.
dandylion
Member

8 Posts
8/15
Posted - Aug 6 2015 : 5:14PM
Thanks, that's what I wanted to know.
I've wondered if there are performers who actively seek out (or prefer to work with) other performers with it. It's fairly common in the regular population (14% according to the CDC).



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