SAN DIEGO — Olympus Leather Weekend 2018 (May 4-6, 2018) highlighted an impressive roster of contestants, an incredible luau, fantastic weather, and 3 new titlists. International Mr Olympus Leather 2018 Ben Workman, International Ms Olympus Leather 2018 Samsara, and International Mx Olympus Leather 2018 Raven Darknights. We welcome them to the Olympus Leather Family and look forward to them inspiring non-biased visibility as they promote a positive image of the leather lifestyle.
DES MOINES — Iowa Puppy and Handler Social Club (IA PAH) is gearing up for their first statewide Puppy Pride Tour during June, July, and August. The tour is a grass roots effort to bring exposure to human puppy/pet play to several areas of the state and provide an outlet for participants to connect. Mal…
By Rhee Metzel This past few months really has me thinking, possibly too much. That is not a bad thing. When I came out about my own abuse I was in 8th grade. So 13 or 14. The amount of shit I heard was awful. I was trafficked as a child prostitute for men by…
MINNEAPOLIS — On April 7, 2018, Minnesota Leather Pride was proud to sash their 2018 title family. Ms. Minnesota Leather Pride Evie, and Minnesota Leather Boy Chris.
Last year, this contest made waves by eliminating legal ID and sexuality requirements for our titles. This year we opened up even more by removing the gender requirements all together.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Bootblack 2018, Bootblack Cathy, is currently accepting submissions of leather themed erotic stories and poems to include in an anthology to help support her travel fund. Authors agree to relinquish all rights to any work they submit. The stories and poems will be considered donations to her fundraising efforts. The book will…
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Leather Pride contest was held this last weekend in Indianapolis. Among the three competing, two walked away with titles. Rachelle Bales (Indybabygirl) was awarded the title of Indiana Ms. Leather Pride 2018 and Cathy Haynes (Bootblack Cathy) became Indiana Bootblack 2018.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bear Crossing Kansas City is proud to announce our 2018 charity beneficiaries. Every year the members of the Kansas City Bear Mafia work to raise funds for local organizations that share in this mission. Through an application process, local LGBTQ+ organizations apply for funding to support their projects that better the…
CLEVELAND — The first Ohio Pup and Handler Contest will be held on March 23 through 25 in Cleveland. This event weekend will be full of moshes, classes, and of course the first Ohio Pup and Handler contest! The only requirements for competing as a pup or a handler is that you are a resident…
CHICAGO — There’s a lot of focus on how we begin & sustain our power exchange relationships, but not much attention paid to transitioning away from one – or even ending them. Unfortunately, this leaves many of us feeling lost, uncertain, and frustrated when these times of transition come about. As people who have defined…
By Jeff Gberg “Little Alice fell down the (rabbit) hole, bumped her head and bruised her soul.” – Lewis Carroll If you were an outsider, a newcomer, or someone looking to find where they belong… what would you think based on what we have seen, read, or heard the last many weeks, months, or even building…
