Collateral Damage: Kink communities censored by federal overreach

One of the ramifications of badly worded legislation is that often there are unintended collateral damage consequences. Recently, the President signed into law ill-conceived and overly broad legislation referred to as SESTA/FOSTA.

Volunteering - It's Good for You!

The organized elements of the leather and kink world run mostly on the energy of volunteers. Whether it's a play party, social event, education class, or whatever, most of them are produced and run by volunteers.

New Ms. San Francisco Leather Chosen

One of the biggest events of the year for local leather women is the Ms. San Francisco Leather contest, held on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at SOMArts Cultural Center.

Leather :: Another Year, and Looking Ahead

Like many of us often say to ourselves around this time of year, 2017 went by quickly. Despite the national political churn and angst so many of us are experiencing, it still whizzed by, at least for me.

Leather :: Give the Gift of Volunteering

I felt compelled to write about giving the gift of volunteering because it's only through our volunteer efforts that we build the cogs and wheels that create and manage our organized kink scene.

Accessing Kink :: Making Leather Space for All

Over the years, I've become aware of the difficulties some kinksters with disabilities deal with while trying to fully participate in our scene.

Intersexualities :: We're Not One Community, and That's Okay

When some of you read the title of this column you got a little pissed off. Inside of you might be a voice wanting to scream "Yes, we are one community, damn it!" But hear me out.

Folsom Frenzy :: Annual Street Fair Unleashes the Kink

This past Sunday the annual Leather Week frenzy that leads up to the centerpiece event, Folsom Street Fair, began with the 26th annual LeatherWalk.

Our Women in Uniform

The Dyke Uniform Corps (D.U.C.) was founded in April 1998 for women uniform fetishists by four people known as the General Officers: Gunner, Kane, Blade and Tomo. I had an opportunity to speak with one of those founders, Tomo.

So, You're Curious About Kink

One of the most common questions I get from people is "how do I learn about kink?"

Relationship Choices Grow

For many years, our kink scene has fostered the concept of the "leather family" or some variation which I contend is our own unique variation on polyamory. There are other such kink manifestations of this concept.

Kinky Boots hit the streets

Make sure it's Up Your Alley

 

A Hero Leaves Us :: Leather Folk on the Passing of Chuck Renslow

One of the world's most important leathermen left the planet this past week. Chuck Renslow, a pivotal figure in our scene, died after struggling with longtime illness.

A Hero leaves us

Leather folk on the passing of Chuck Renslow

What is leather and kink pride?

Build It :: Leather & Kink Gatherings in SF and Chicago

One of the many pleasures that keeps me engaged in this wonderful leather and kink scene of ours is seeing our kinky kind coming together at the many events where we can socialize and connect.

Build it

Leather & kink gatherings in SF and Chicago

The maturation of kink

Column shifts and changes, too

Playing nice together

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