BluMedia (BrokeStraightBoys) Bareback Statement:

[Milla79]

Hey Ambi - thanks for yet another good post but I wasn't actually aiming that note as you put it, at yourself. Nevertheless you once again put up some good points but I am not of the same opinion as you regarding why Broke Straight Boys went bareback - as in the alleged hundreds of requests made to the bosses of Broke Straight Boys Prior to this seemingly endless discussion which started after someone in the forum got wind of Broke Straight Boys's intention of doing bb - there wasn't really much discussion on bb and certainly not many requests to show e.g Jason shag model X bareback..

This leads me to believe that the decision - albeit carefully thought out AND will allegedly the best test methods on the planet, was made purely on financial grounds and to keep on a same competative playing feel with other sites. In the business world then this makes good business sense as more members means more subscriptions and it's the subscriptions that keep the site up and running. However, questions have to be asked about the morale judgement but IF barebacking was the only way to ensure the survival of the site then we have to accept their (the management)'s decision or vote with our feet.

Milla and other much older members than myself have bravely posted some of the harrowing stories of friends and family who have suffered and died of Aids - it must have been heart wrenching for them to disclose these stories. It is true that people of my age and younger are seemingly having bareback sex say more than people were at the height of the Aids epidemic. But it is like everything else in life, once things have been accepted as the norm and are no longer in the news, then people tend to put the subject on the back burner and move on. I find it amazing how governments all over the world seem to go hell crazy on banning cigarettes and curtailing alcohol binge drinking and yet seem to forget about the safe sex education.

Finally I go back to the testing that Broke Straight Boys are doing prior to the model's shoot. I went for testing last week and yet again the nurse said that HIV will only definitely show up at the 3 month point after being infective. When I mentioned about the quicker method as stated on here and also in other press releases, she stated that it was not in the NHS practice to do these short term testing and they believed the only way for 100pc certainly was to test at the 3 month point. This of course now brings up the scenario if and god forbid, a model contracts HIV, how do we know where he got it from? In such a case there would be accusations and mud thrown at the management and hell on within the forum, but the fact remains is that no one would know where the model contracted it from - HIV is not like a pregnancy where you can see who the daddy is, so one never knows who could be the passer, especially if one has had many partners.

So after much thought and deliberation I have changed my stance on the bareback scenes and now I think that maybe Broke Straight Boys should not be doing it. I really feel guilty because I actually enjoy watching some bareback scenes, but as per the most recent one, not all float my boat. So as far as Broke Straight Boys are concerned I now wish for them to stop filming BB - I will no doubt watch the BB films on HSBoys and the free sites because there is nothing I can do to stop them however, if I can influence this site by supporting the likes of Ambi et all then I will.

I would like to take a moment to thank you for reconsidering your views on bareback scenes. I won't say anything more in this thread, at least, for the time being. I said my piece. I don't know how to express myself the way Ambi does, but I hope you guys understood why I feel so strongly on the subject and felt the need to share something so personal.

 

[cumrag27]

Another wise decision!

Dear Jon,

I had to re-read the paragraph that I quoted three or four times, as I did not expect your post to conclude the way that it did, and I kept thinking that I was misreading it. Thank you for seeing the light. I doubt if your voice or any of ours on the forum will change the course of action by management, but as you a senior member here who is quite vocal as am I, it makes me feel good to know that you will discontinue your praise of this new practice, for as human beings who "care" about our model's well being, I find it a humanitarian gesture on your part and I appreciate your comments. It takes a big man to admit he's wrong, and I am proud of you for publicly stating your new attitude on what I find to be a very troubling issue.

...."So after much thought and deliberation I have changed my stance on the bareback scenes and now I think that maybe Broke Straight Boys should not be doing it. I really feel guilty because I actually enjoy watching some bareback scenes, but as per the most recent one, not all float my boat. So as far as Broke Straight Boys are concerned I now wish for them to stop filming BB - I will no doubt watch the BB films on HSBoys and the free sites because there is nothing I can do to stop them however, if I can influence this site by supporting the likes of Ambi et all then I will."

Dear Jon,

That took real courage and conviction on your part to publicly announce a change your view on BB sex. I certainly am grateful that you came to this decision after weighing the possibilities carefully and as objectively as one can be with this tough decision! Mostly I am happy that you have done your part to discourage the use of this practice for Broke Straight Boys Rather than merely gi for the easy decision, I am hoping this will be yet one more good reason for management to cease this practice for the health benefits of our models long-term. I think I have said enough at this point, but I wanted to thank you for making the wisest choice for the healht benefit of our models.


Sincerely grateful,



Stimpy

 

[mactee]

Yes, but it is not my place or my story.

Thank you Ms. K, I completely understand and agree. I don't think I was expecting any response to the question I mostly meant it as food for thought. It would be callus of me to expect to turn this thread into a rumor mill.

Always love your posts, thanks again.

 

[BenBen]

After reading the new threads I'm really worried that Broke Straight Boys is going to turn into a bunch of cum slut videos, how long is it going to be before we see 2 or 3 guys pumping some poor bottoms ass full of multiple loads until he has one big gaping cum dripping hole? I guess it must be a generational thing because I don't want to see a bunch of dirty nasty sluts with cum oozing or squirting out of their back side. I really won't be long for this site if it turns into almost exclusively BB scenes where condoms are a rarity. I feel sick to my stomach about this and how Broke Straight Boys won't be special to me anymore it will just be another site full of gutter sluts doing anything for money. What's next, what is Broke Straight Boys going to give up when people get bored with BB?

 

[BenBen]

I do find it unusual that so many of the guys who will not take a load in the mouth and wont' even taste their own cum have no problem with having another guy pump their asshole full of cum. Somehow that doesn't make sense to me. If Broke Straight Boys is going to be committed to doing bareback then go all the way lets see some serious cum guzzling shoot that load in his mouth make him swish it around and swallow and see if you can get him to do it without looking like he's going to puke.

 

[joninliverton]

One last thing though - I also think it is important to let people make their own decisions. One of the biggest and annoying problems I had before I made this decision was the anti barebackers trying to bully others into changing their minds. It was only when I read Ambi and Milla's posts that I started to think seriously. Sometimes being over the top can make people reject you even more...

 

[BenBen]

I have to apologize for being so rude and using such language. If I could delete or edit my comments I would. I was out of line and I do apologize for offending anyone.

 

[tampa24]

This leads me to believe that the decision - albeit carefully thought out AND will allegedly the best test methods on the planet, was made purely on financial grounds and to keep on a same competative playing feel with other sites. In the business world then this makes good business sense as more members means more subscriptions and it's the subscriptions that keep the site up and running. However, questions have to be asked about the morale judgement but IF barebacking was the only way to ensure the survival of the site then we have to accept their (the management)'s decision or vote with our feet.

So after much thought and deliberation I have changed my stance on the bareback scenes and now I think that maybe Broke Straight Boys should not be doing it. I really feel guilty because I actually enjoy watching some bareback scenes, but as per the most recent one, not all float my boat. So as far as Broke Straight Boys are concerned I now wish for them to stop filming BB - I will no doubt watch the BB films on HSBoys and the free sites because there is nothing I can do to stop them however, if I can influence this site by supporting the likes of Ambi et all then I will.

Dear Jon,

I have been waiting while to respond to your post. I guess it's because I've been hoping that a muse would help to give me all the right words in order to express myself as well as possible. In the BB debate we've been having, it has been too easy to fall into the trap of an Us vs. Them mentality. As best I could, I tried to stay away from that trap. I've tried to be careful not to vilify people who enjoy watching scenes without condoms. The people who like BB enjoy it because it's pleasing to the eye. Some of us may prefer blondes over redheads, or big cocks over small cocks, etc. It's just a matter of individual sexual points of arousal.

Having said that, I don't have respect for people who selfishly "demand" BB and ask others to take risks that they would never take themselves.

Because the modern testing regimes have become more accurate than in the past, the porn industry is becoming more open to the idea of bringing back BB. In doing so, they are letting down their guard and putting much faith in medical technology. The problem is that with STD's and something as dangerous as AIDS, that there is never going to be testing that will be 100% accurate. Plus, no matter how accurate the testing, there is always the risk that a model could have sexual relations with an infected random third party in between their tests and the completion of all their video shoots. Therefore until we have a cure for AIDS, BB will never be completely safe. Of course we could say the same for oral sex. But nevertheless unprotected anal sex is still the easiest known way to transmit the virus.

I have the most fervent hope that no harm will ever come to any Broke Straight Boys model who attempts BB. I only wish that I could be guaranteed of that. It would make it much easier to enjoy such scenes.

Jon... I really respect you for your change of heart on this matter. I believe it will put you on the right side of history. Market forces are pushing the site in this direction. We cannot stop it. We'll enjoy scenes with BB in them with our fingers crossed (figuratively) the whole time. The least we can do though is express our displeasure at the onset of BB on the site (for all the many reasons stated by so many in here) and to reiterate to mgmt, staff and the models themselves that scenes with condoms will still be welcome and entertaining for us also.

I think that BB is aesthetically pleasing to the eye also. I'll freely admit it. That doesn't mean though that I'm happy to see its return to mainstream porn. I've never believed for a moment Jon that just because you enjoyed the visual appeal of BB that you had any less regard for the models' health than anyone else. You're a good and decent man who wishes no harm to anyone. I'm so pleased though that you see the other point of how dangerous it still can be.

 

[joninliverton]

Thank you Tampa x

 

[joninliverton]

Worrying news from the trusted BBC.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21474066

A fall in the proportion of gay and bisexual men using condoms is behind the rise in HIV infections in those groups in the UK, say researchers.
Wider use of anti-retroviral drugs has helped to stop a sharper rise, a study by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) and a number of universities found.
They found a 26% rise, from 1990-2010, in the proportion of men who have sex with men who did not use condoms.
The report said the figures showed it was vital to promote safe sex.
Rates of HIV have been rising in recent years with latest figures showing cases among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the UK reaching an all-time high.
A recent report from the HPA found that nearly half of the 6,280 people diagnosed in the UK in 2011 were MSM.
Overall, one in 20 MSM are infected with HIV.
Continue reading the main story[h=2]Case study[/h]Darren, Greater Manchester, writes:
"I suspect the rise is more among young MSMs.
"They see HIV positive men like myself and think it is just a matter of popping a few pills if they catch it, so they are not that phased about becoming HIV positive or not using condoms.
"There also seem to be more bisexual men or curious men around now who are used to not bothering with condoms with heterosexual encounters so prefer not to use them elsewhere too.
"When I do have sex I tend to use condoms as there are worse things you can get like Hepatitis C or an alternative strain of HIV which can reduce your highly active antiretroviral therapy drug pool."

For this study, researchers analysed data from 1990 to 2010. They concluded that, without the introduction of anti-retroviral drugs to treat those with HIV, infections would be 68% higher in MSM.
Therapy with anti-retrovirals lowers the risk of people with HIV infecting others.
The report suggested the incidence of HIV could be 32% lower if all anti-retroviral treatment were prescribed from the moment of diagnosis rather than when health declined.
Informed choicesFurther analysis showed that, if all MSM had stopped using condoms from 2000, rates of HIV in this group would now be 400% higher, the journal PLoS One reported.
The data also showed that the incidence of HIV could have dropped by a quarter if more HIV testing had been done.
Continue reading the main story[h=2]“Start Quote[/h]

Everyone should use a condom when having sex with new or casual partners, until all partners have had a sexual health screen.”
​

Dr Valerie DelpechHealth Protection Agency
But the researchers said the results showed that even a modest increase in unprotected sex was enough to erode the benefits of other interventions.
Study leader Professor Andrew Phillips, from University College London, said: "By better understanding the driving forces behind the trends we've seen in the past, it will allow us to make informed choices to reduce new HIV infections in the future."
Co-author Dr Valerie Delpech, who is head of HIV surveillance at the HPA, said: "Everyone should use a condom when having sex with new or casual partners, until all partners have had a sexual health screen.
"We also encourage men who have sex with men to get an HIV and STI screen at least annually, and every three months if having condomless sex with new or casual partners - and clinicians to take every opportunity to recommend HIV testing to this group."
Sir Nick Partridge, chief executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, said condom use by gay men had played a key part in containing the spread of HIV in the UK.
"Without it, there would have been 80,000 more gay men with HIV between 2000 and 2010."
He added that the study showed the impact of the combined HIV strategy of promoting condoms, increasing regular HIV testing and encouraging the earlier use of anti-HIV drug therapy.
He added: "At a time when funding for local HIV prevention programmes is under threat, this only reinforces the important role which local authorities can and must play in funding local HIV prevention."

 

[another1]

as deeply as i feel on this subject, i feel comfortable believing that "Everyone should use a condom when having sex with new or casual partners, until all partners have had a sexual health screen." and Broke Straight Boys provides access to state of the art testing.

 

[mikeyank]

Worrying news from the trusted BBC.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21474066

A fall in the proportion of gay and bisexual men using condoms is behind the rise in HIV infections in those groups in the UK, say researchers.
Wider use of anti-retroviral drugs has helped to stop a sharper rise, a study by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) and a number of universities found.
They found a 26% rise, from 1990-2010, in the proportion of men who have sex with men who did not use condoms.
The report said the figures showed it was vital to promote safe sex.
Rates of HIV have been rising in recent years with latest figures showing cases among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the UK reaching an all-time high.
A recent report from the HPA found that nearly half of the 6,280 people diagnosed in the UK in 2011 were MSM.
Overall, one in 20 MSM are infected with HIV.
Continue reading the main story[h=2]Case study[/h]Darren, Greater Manchester, writes:
"I suspect the rise is more among young MSMs.
"They see HIV positive men like myself and think it is just a matter of popping a few pills if they catch it, so they are not that phased about becoming HIV positive or not using condoms.
"There also seem to be more bisexual men or curious men around now who are used to not bothering with condoms with heterosexual encounters so prefer not to use them elsewhere too.
"When I do have sex I tend to use condoms as there are worse things you can get like Hepatitis C or an alternative strain of HIV which can reduce your highly active antiretroviral therapy drug pool."

For this study, researchers analysed data from 1990 to 2010. They concluded that, without the introduction of anti-retroviral drugs to treat those with HIV, infections would be 68% higher in MSM.
Therapy with anti-retrovirals lowers the risk of people with HIV infecting others.
The report suggested the incidence of HIV could be 32% lower if all anti-retroviral treatment were prescribed from the moment of diagnosis rather than when health declined.
Informed choicesFurther analysis showed that, if all MSM had stopped using condoms from 2000, rates of HIV in this group would now be 400% higher, the journal PLoS One reported.
The data also showed that the incidence of HIV could have dropped by a quarter if more HIV testing had been done.
Continue reading the main story[h=2]“Start Quote[/h]

Everyone should use a condom when having sex with new or casual partners, until all partners have had a sexual health screen.”
​

Dr Valerie DelpechHealth Protection Agency
But the researchers said the results showed that even a modest increase in unprotected sex was enough to erode the benefits of other interventions.
Study leader Professor Andrew Phillips, from University College London, said: "By better understanding the driving forces behind the trends we've seen in the past, it will allow us to make informed choices to reduce new HIV infections in the future."
Co-author Dr Valerie Delpech, who is head of HIV surveillance at the HPA, said: "Everyone should use a condom when having sex with new or casual partners, until all partners have had a sexual health screen.
"We also encourage men who have sex with men to get an HIV and STI screen at least annually, and every three months if having condomless sex with new or casual partners - and clinicians to take every opportunity to recommend HIV testing to this group."
Sir Nick Partridge, chief executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, said condom use by gay men had played a key part in containing the spread of HIV in the UK.
"Without it, there would have been 80,000 more gay men with HIV between 2000 and 2010."
He added that the study showed the impact of the combined HIV strategy of promoting condoms, increasing regular HIV testing and encouraging the earlier use of anti-HIV drug therapy.
He added: "At a time when funding for local HIV prevention programmes is under threat, this only reinforces the important role which local authorities can and must play in funding local HIV prevention."

Thank you Jon for posting that most informative and scary article. They are talking about the reality of 2013, and I don't want to see it in my fantasy here where the models are young real guys with their whole lives still in front of them.

 

[Arckangel]

I HEAVILY support Broke Straight Boys's decision to show bareback scenes. It's BUSINESS, it's what many site customers want and state of the art testing is performed on all those models prior to scenes! I love the creampie scenes too!

Great warning is posted and members know to be as safe as possible in their own personal lives! Please, Broke Straight Boys, keep on shooting such scenes. THX!!!

 

[another1]

as deeply as i feel on this subject, i feel comfortable believing that "Everyone should use a condom when having sex with new or casual partners, until all partners have had a sexual health screen." and Broke Straight Boys provides access to state of the art testing.

my take away from that alarming report is men don't use condoms and there is a real chance one might pay the price for that.
check it out before putting it in.
the message i want to give is know about your partner's body before you give him your body!
maybe, the first date should be to the health clinic!

 

[Milla79]

as deeply as i feel on this subject, i feel comfortable believing that "Everyone should use a condom when having sex with new or casual partners, until all partners have had a sexual health screen." and Broke Straight Boys provides access to state of the art testing.

my take away from that alarming report is men don't use condoms and there is a real chance one might pay the price for that.
check it out before putting it in.
the message i want to give is know about your partner's body before you give him your body!
maybe, the first date should be to the health clinic!

Wise words, another1, as always. You probably know why I am against bareback scenes from what I posted earlier, so I won't repeat myself.
But one thing's for ure, I will NOT NOW NOT EVER degrade, humiliate or chastisize a model who chooses to do bareback scenes.
That's just plain unrespectful. As much as I would love for them to do the 'right thing' which is USE CONDOMS, I also realize that they are adults making their choices. Who am I to judge them??

 

[joninliverton]

As a youngish man in his mid 20s - and in the uk - I can relate to the article I posted earlier. Some of the younger guys I have met don't even carry condoms with them when they go out on the pull. I met a guy on Friday night on my way back from work - yes ok another Grindr meet - however we had been chatting for about a month. He is 19 and a dancer and absolutely gorgeous however, when we got into the hotel room, and after a lot of foreplay, I wanted his dick inside me but he didnt have any condoms and for once neither did I. He said WTF but I said no thanks and we just had hot non anal fun and it was great.

Guess some of the things I've read on these forums are getting home. BTW - I was tested 2 weeks ago and got the all clear.

 

[Milla79]

As a youngish man in his mid 20s - and in the uk - I can relate to the article I posted earlier. Some of the younger guys I have met don't even carry condoms with them when they go out on the pull. I met a guy on Friday night on my way back from work - yes ok another Grindr meet - however we had been chatting for about a month. He is 19 and a dancer and absolutely gorgeous however, when we got into the hotel room, and after a lot of foreplay, I wanted his dick inside me but he didnt have any condoms and for once neither did I. He said WTF but I said no thanks and we just had hot non anal fun and it was great.

Guess some of the things I've read on these forums are getting home. BTW - I was tested 2 weeks ago and got the all clear.

First of all, I am happy to learn that you got tested and got the all clear. I know how hard it can be to even take the step to get tested.
It used to take forever and the process was way more complicated and scared people away...

I know you are a sexually active man and as such I will give you a little advice in all seriousness and because despite our small differences of opinions in the forums at times, I do care for you.
Now, you have to remember that alcohol has a tendency to impact one's judgements and if you do to pubs and drink, you might find yourself in a situation where you might not think clearly and say WTF yourself and just do it. So, please, be careful and always carry condoms with you everywhere you go.
Don't put yourself and your partners at risk. And get tested on a regular basis. One test is never enough (not saying that to scare you, it's factual)

 

[JLipps4u]

As a youngish man in his mid 20s - and in the uk - I can relate to the article I posted earlier. Some of the younger guys I have met don't even carry condoms with them when they go out on the pull. I met a guy on Friday night on my way back from work - yes ok another Grindr meet - however we had been chatting for about a month. He is 19 and a dancer and absolutely gorgeous however, when we got into the hotel room, and after a lot of foreplay, I wanted his dick inside me but he didnt have any condoms and for once neither did I. He said WTF but I said no thanks and we just had hot non anal fun and it was great.

Guess some of the things I've read on these forums are getting home. BTW - I was tested 2 weeks ago and got the all clear.

Congratulations dear boy! I am glad to know you are all clear! May you continue to have good choices and good sex!

 

[Buckeye1]

The only thing that I'm against here is the HIV virus and other STD's. I am absolutely 100% for EVERYONE to make their own decision that they are comfortable with.

I am just somewhat worried that the younger generation has not learned from the agony and pain suffered by the older generation concerning unprotected sex. I was against using condoms at first.....thought it was too constricting.....not always available when I wanted sex, etc. But I soon realized that I was against the HIV virus more. And later it became the norm for me. And now it remains the norm for me in my porn.

These "state of the art" tests are relatively new, so have not withstood the test of time. And anytime third and fourth parties are utilized in reading these tests, mistakes WILL be made. It's only human. If I were a porn model, I would think long and hard before I put my life in the hands of people I don't even know. You can say it is safe all you want, but actually it is only as safe as the people reading the tests. I, personally, would rather use a condom, which has withstood the test of time, and know my safety is in MY hands.

My only prayer is that we are not witnessing the beginning of a second epidemic of this horrible disease and all in the name of "entertainment".

 

[Milla79]

The only thing that I'm against here is the HIV virus and other STD's. I am absolutely 100% for EVERYONE to make their own decision that they are comfortable with.

I am just somewhat worried that the younger generation has not learned from the agony and pain suffered by the older generation concerning unprotected sex. I was against using condoms at first.....thought it was too constricting.....not always available when I wanted sex, etc. But I soon realized that I was against the HIV virus more. And later it became the norm for me. And now it remains the norm for me in my porn.

These "state of the art" tests are relatively new, so have not withstood the test of time. And anytime third and fourth parties are utilized in reading these tests, mistakes WILL be made. It's only human. If I were a porn model, I would think long and hard before I put my life in the hands of people I don't even know. You can say it is safe all you want, but actually it is only as safe as the people reading the tests. I, personally, would rather use a condom, which has withstood the test of time, and know my safety is in MY hands.

My only prayer is that we are not witnessing the beginning of a second epidemic of this horrible disease and all in the name of "entertainment".

Thanks for stating what I wanted to but couldn't find a way to say.