One of the studio's most criticized releases, Viral Loads (2014), centered on bareback sex between HIV-positive and HIV-negative men. The studio was slammed for "fetishizing" the deliberate transmission of HIV, a practice known as "bugchasing" or "gift-giving".
The intersection of bareback sex (intercourse without condoms) and intravenous drug use drew immediate backlash. The film was accused of presenting a reckless portrayal of sexual health, fueling concerns about the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C within the gay community. Treasure Island Media Slammed
Despite the unrelenting criticism, Paul Morris has rarely apologized for his studio’s output. He has argued that pornography should reflect the full spectrum of male sexual behavior—including behavior he recognizes as high-risk. In a widely discussed interview with VICE magazine, Morris claimed it was “time for gay men to stop obsessing over HIV,” suggesting that the virus had been inappropriately stigmatized. His view, however, puts him at odds with nearly every mainstream public health organization. One of the studio's most criticized releases, Viral