August 14, 2008 | Porn Stars

Porn stars for a good cause

Porn stars are hoping to raise funds to help defeat Proposition 8 -- which would deny same-sex couples the right to marry if passed -- on California's November ballot. Tony Buff, Steve Cruz and Zak Spears will headline the 2008 Pornathon on Sunday, August 17 at The Faultline leather/Levi’s bar in Silverlake, Calif. Suggested donation? A mere $5.

In addition to fighting for gay marriage, the 2008 Pornathon is also meant to promote the hard work made by certain studios to promote safer sex.

“Generally porn companies are relegated to the back tables at auctions and fundraisers,” says Faultline owner Shawn Farnsworth. “Yet nothing has established the idea that aggressive, horny satisfaction can be achieved safely than the continuing output of the major gay porn companies.”

“Shawn and his team at the Faultline have always been at the forefront of giving back to the community,” says Keith Webb, Titan Media VP. “We are proud to be part of such a worthwhile event. We applaud Shawn for doing the right thing for the community at large and saying ‘no’ to unsafe sex and bareback films and the message they send. ... It is time for community leaders to take a stand and do what they can to combat the rise of HIV in the gay community.”

Webb added that defeating Proposition 8 is also a personal matter for his company: Titan’s General Counsel Gill Sperlein will marry his partner this October.