APAC: There's No 'Gay' or 'Straight' Industry. There's Just Us

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC) issued a statement today reaffirming its "mission to build bridges between seemingly segregated parts of the industry," and reiterting its role as an organization open to all adult performers. The statement is republished below in its entirety: On Saturday February 14, Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC) Chairperson James Deen joined gay porn studio Cockyboys for an episode of their web series, In Bed with Liam & Levi.  The online talk show features CockyBoys exclusives Liam Riley and Levi Karter, and their guests. "...it's important to have open discussions between the different areas of the adult film industry," Deen said in a press release. "Just because we don't appear in the same style of scenes doesn't me we aren't all part of the same business. Breaking down existing barriers that negate equality is extremely important to me." The appearance reemphasizes APAC's mission to build bridges between seemingly segregated parts of the industry. APAC is not a straight, gay, cis- or transgender organization; it's an organization for adult performers. While there may be differences from performer to performer and studio to studio when it comes to particular obstacles and policies, APAC recognizes that adult performers, as sex workers, face many similar challenges. These challenges include anti-sex worker legislation, anti-porn stigma, social misunderstanding, sexual health concerns, and more. The division of performers—based on sexuality, gender identity, race and more—weakens our ability to meet these challenges together. APAC's mission is to recognize all adult performers and support their success, health, safety, and to cultivate a meaningful experience in the industry. The APAC board encourages members to reach out to performers making different content than their own and to listen with an open heart and speak with compassion to build bridges, strengthen performer unity, and improve performer experiences. For more information about the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee, visit here or contact apac.information@gmail.com.