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Leather Events, May 24 — June 9, 2019

Leather Events, May 24 — June 9, 2019

  • by Race Bannon
  • May 22, 2019

From naked nights to safety classes, pee parties to movie nights, there's a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.

Sex is a smorgasbord

Sex is a smorgasbord

  • by Race Bannon
  • May 9, 2019

I've noticed how remarkably precise and specific some people have become with their stated sexual identities and options. Those people should teach a class titled How to Turn Off a Sexual Partner in 60 Seconds or Less.

Leather Events, May 9-22, 2019

Leather Events, May 9-22, 2019

  • by Race Bannon
  • May 8, 2019

From Bare Chests to bare butts, meetings and exhibits, there's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.

Celebrating women - International Ms. Leather and Bootblack in San Jose

Celebrating women - International Ms. Leather and Bootblack in San Jose

  • by Race Bannon
  • Apr 24, 2019

Over the course of my tenure writing this column, I've received feedback that readers often prefer something other than pure reporting on events. As one gentle critic put it, "I prefer you don't just reword an event's program," and they have a point.

Leather Events, April 25 — May 12, 2019

Leather Events, April 25 — May 12, 2019

  • by Race Bannon
  • Apr 24, 2019

From kink demos to naked nights, and th SF Eagle's block party, there's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.

Leather Events, April 11-28, 2019

Leather Events, April 11-28, 2019

  • by Race Bannon
  • Apr 10, 2019

From fetish nights to talks, sober and beer-y events, including the SF Eagle's upcoming anniversary, there's a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters through April.

What about the sex? - Combining social and sexual scenes

What about the sex? - Combining social and sexual scenes

  • by Race Bannon
  • Apr 10, 2019

Recently, a young gay man messaged me, stating, "I've tried the leather scene. It's not for me." I asked why. He said, "It's not about sex anymore. It's not even about anything erotic anymore." Was he correct?

Leather Events, March 28 — April 14, 2019

Leather Events, March 28 — April 14, 2019

  • Mar 27, 2019

From bar events to sober meetings, café chats to seriously sexy settings, there's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.

Tending the garden: Growing kink communities

Tending the garden: Growing kink communities

  • by Race Bannon
  • Mar 27, 2019

On some level, creating community is a numbers game. The more times you try, the more times you succeed. Sometimes you have to throw lots of stuff against the wall to see what sticks.

Leather Alliance's Mr. SF Leather 2019 & SF Bootblack contests

Leather Alliance's Mr. SF Leather 2019 & SF Bootblack contests

  • by Race Bannon
  • Mar 13, 2019

One of the annual projects of the San Francisco Bay Area Leather Alliance is producing the Leather Alliance Weekend, which took place February 28 through March 3. The weekend included the San Francisco Bootblack and Mr. San Francisco Leather 2019 contest.

Leather Events, March 14-30, 2019

Leather Events, March 14-30, 2019

  • by Race Bannon
  • Mar 13, 2019

Even after last week's multitude of Leather events, more fun awaits in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.

Think like a marketer

Think like a marketer

  • by Race Bannon
  • Feb 27, 2019

Why is it difficult for some to find erotic connections? I've talked to a lot of kinksters about this and a discussion point comes up repeatedly; the role online life has in finding play partners.

Leather Events, February 28 — March 15, 2019

Leather Events, February 28 — March 15, 2019

  • by Race Bannon
  • Feb 27, 2019

Whether it's a dance party, a demo, or a social meet & greet, there's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters. Leather Alliance Weekend promises a slew of fun kink and leather events.

Leather Events, February 14 — March 3, 2019

Leather Events, February 14 — March 3, 2019

  • by Race Bannon
  • Feb 13, 2019

There's always a lot going on in the San Francisco Bay Area for leather and other kinksters.