Friday, December 18, 2009

DUNGEON PLAY PARTIES



By: Kinky Brothers

Ever fantasized about having your clothes ripped off you, wrists bound together, blindfolded, told to speak only when spoken to, strapped down to a horse bench on all fours, and having a leatherman work over your ass, dick and balls that it feels sensually painful, but you beg for more?

The above scene can happen and so much more at a dungeon play party. If you ever have the opportunity to attend a dungeon party, go for it and experience something different sexually. You don’t have to have full on leather to attend, but wearing dark clothes is best. Once inside, you can wear as little or as much clothing as you like. Dungeons usually have clothes check or lockers for you to use. Dungeon parties can be specific about who is welcomed, such as heterosexuals, women only, men only or pansexual, which means for all sexual orientations. Here are some helpful tips for attending a dungeon party:

> You do not have to do anything if you don’t want to. No one will force you to do anything.
> Follow these 3 words – “Safe, Sane & Consensual”
> Safe – play safely, know the skills, techniques and safety precautions
> Sane – be clear minded and not intoxicated in order to make the right decision
> Consensual – all parties involved are consenting to playing in the scene
> If someone keeps annoying you, let the dungeon monitor know and he will intervene.
> Do not stand around chatting by a play scene because you will disturb the players.
> Stand about 3 feet away from any play scene, so you don’t crowd the players.
> Do not get involved with a play scene unless invited by the players.
> No PNP and drugs allowed at dungeon parties.
> If you see a scene you’d like to try, ask the players after they finish and/or ask dungeon monitors to refer you to players who can do the scene with you.
> If you have questions about a play scene, ask the dungeon monitors and/or the hosts.
> If you want to learn a specific fetish/play scene, ask players to teach you and most are more than willing to do so.
> Dungeon monitors are easily spotted by a colored vest, baseball cap, armband, or badge identification. They are responsible for keeping the play area safe and sane.
> Dungeon parties may have house rules like no fire play, blood play, and such. These will be posted at the dungeon entry.
> Male only dungeon parties usually allow sexual penetration and exchange of bodily fluids. Otherwise it is posted in the house rules.
> If you just want to be a voyeur and not play, that is fine.
> If you decide to play with others, make sure you know everyone’s boundaries, limits, and guidelines, including yourself before playing.
> Dungeon parties usually provide snacks & beverages and a smoking area.
> Clean up after yourself when finishing a play scene. Use cleaning supplies provided to wipe down the furniture you used.
> Do not hog the play furniture for more than 30 minutes if other players are waiting to use the same furniture.

The above dungeon party tips will get you safely through a dungeon party. Lighting is usually dim, so you don’t have to wear night vision goggles or use Braille to get around the dungeon. Most importantly, you do not have to do anything you don’t want to sexually, but if you do, jump right in and have a lot of FUN! Leave your attitude and tiara at the door.

Avatar Club LA (www.AvatarLA.org) hosts several dungeon play parties each year. BOUND dungeon party is happening Saturday, October 24, from 9PM-2AM for $25. Dungeon location will be given with ticket purchase, which are available for sale at: 665 Leather, Rough Trade and Syren. Or you can purchase the tickets online at: www.BOUND.eventbrite.com.

There’s a monthly play party specifically for spanking/paddling/caning fetishists, party details at moonburnLA@sbcglobal.net. Into bondage? There’s a monthly play party for you, party details at – www.SoCaBondage.com. There are dungeon parties for women only too, so check into Radical and Wicked Women at www.myspace.com/keepingitraww.

Kinky Toy's and Gifts


Tis the season to be jolly and kinky, well you can be kinky all year round. I guess you can be jolly too. It’s that time of the year when Santa determines whether you’ve been bad or good and I hope you’ve been good at being bad…very bad in a nasty, kinky way!

I hope Santa will be good to you as you have been very good to others around you. So you are in the gift giving mood, don’t want to spend enormous amounts of money and give the typical Starbucks gift card. Here are some great kinky stocking stuffer ideas for you to pick out that won’t break your piggy bank this holiday season:

Ø cock rings (metal, rubber, neoprene, gummy or silicone)

Ø silicone ball stretchers by Oxballs

Ø nipple enlargers

Ø butt plugs for everyday wear

Ø dildos

Ø dick jewelry for the cock shaft

Ø armband (leather or metal)

Ø wristband/wallet or gauntlets

Ø leather key clip or strap

Ø necklace inhaler for poppers

Ø fetish DVDs from Club Inferno, Titan Media, etc.

Ø various travel size bottles of lube

Ø leather blindfold

Ø ball gag for the mouth

Ø clothespins

Ø riding crop

Ø athletic jock strap in many colors

Ø 10-15 feet of cotton or nylon rope

Ø nipple clamps

Ø box of condoms

Ø leather baseball cap

Ø leather suspenders

Ø neuro wheel

Ø chain link collar and padlock

Ø color handkerchiefs

Ø mini latex flogger

Ø box of paraffin candles

Ø leather scented shower gel & candles

I hope the above lists gets your kinky mind going as well as your juices as you read this. All these stocking stuffers can be purchased at 665 Leather (665Leather.com), Rough Trade (RoughTradeGear.com), Stockroom (Stockroom.com) and Leather Stock (LeatherStock.com). Stop by to check them out and you may find other kinky stocking stuffers that all of you will enjoy this holiday and beyond. Merry Kinky Christmas & Season’s Beatings to you and yours.

CODE NIGHT AT THE NEW YORK EAGLE


Well guys the summer is finally over time to put away the summer clothing and get ready for Fall.

It is my personal wish that all your flip-flops, sandals and summer sneakers will get stuffed AWAY

into the back of the closet where they belong! That being said I know you are all craving an exciting

night out on the town. A place where you can go with your friends to enjoy fun and sometimes

kinky guys. As the new MR. EAGLE 2010 I want to invite you all to CODE night at the

Eagle NYC. So lets get to it ! "What is code night? " "Why have a dress code?" Really great

questions. I hope that I don't sound like to much of an old-head when I talk about longing for the

days when people dressed for the theatre, took there hats off in church and would not dare go to

the Leather Bar without BOOTS on. Those days for better or for worse seem to be gone.

Code NIGHT has it all . Leather - Uniforms- Rubber- Fetish Gear. That is really only the

beginning . Smoke cigars on the roof -Get your BOOTS polished - enjoy Cheap Beer - Booze

Get yourself a haircut PLUS lots of HOT guys!!

With all of that lets make an effort and respect CODE night. Let us first say .....taking off your

shirt is not the CODE. So here are a few ideas: Get yourself some BOOTS!! Decide what kind of

geared up look you want to do and GO FOR IT. Need help? There is plenty out there.

The internet - magazines - ask a bartender - ask a friend - ask a Mr.EAGLE. If you want to

become part of the community it is all there just waiting for you to join in!

One more thing if you are not dressed in CODE- the EAGLE ALWAYS offers a full bar on

another floor- so GUYS- let's GEAR UP and keep the CODE night rocking.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

I, Leather or I, Rubber?


I, Leather or I, Rubber? Are the two fetishes so different and can they exist in the same world?

As a kinky guy who's been into rubber almost as long as I've been into leather, the answer is a big ole pervy yes they are different and yes they happily exist in the same world! So why is the perception still pervasive that "real" leather guys don't wear rubber? And neither do bears or hairy guys or guys with a less-than-a-perfect gym bod.

We just had our 5th annual West Coast Rubber Weekend here in LA and I can tell you that every one of those guys who "don't" wear rubber was there and every one of them looked and felt hot in their gear. It's all about attitude and it's about how you feel in what you wear.

There are some major differences between the two fetishes. Leather tends to be more traditional with with the hyper-masculine (and hyper-hung!) Tom of Finland leather man in classic leather breeches, boots and leather uniform shirt serving as a prime example. I have to say "tends" to be more traditional because as the fetish has evolved designers like Priape in Canada, www.gaibec.com, have emerged with hot, cutting edge designs that incorporate unusual cuts, fabrics and treatments. Locally you can snag amazing creations with color and cut at Rough Trade and 665.

Rubber tends to fit a lot tighter than leather and aficionados of the fetish talk about the sensuality of wearing rubber, how it conforms to your body and becomes like a second skin. Rubber also lends itself to really sensual play like lubing up and sliding around on a play sheet, grinding against each other until....well, I'm getting off track here. It's hot, let's just leave it at that.

And yeah, rubber is hot, and it's cold. Because it is like a second skin it doesn't tend to offer a lot of protection against the elements. One of the most common comments I get when I'm out in my rubber gear is "Isn't that hot?" Yeah, it can be and that's part of the sensuality of wearing rubber when you get that layer of sweat underneath and you feel the rubber moving against and with your body. It's like whole body frottage!

I'm seeing more and more rubber at leather events like International Mr Leather and Mid Atlantic Leather and I'm even seeing some leather at rubber events like West Coast Rubber. These days it's less about the protocol and more about what feels sexy and hot. This weekend we selected Jeffrey Moline, a local WeHo guy, as our Mr West Coast Rubber for 2009. I know that Jeffrey also wears leather, and suits and sports kit, and looks hot in all of them. By the way, you can start your own slippery rubber collection at Syren/Stockroom right here in LA.

So, whether you're wearing leather or rubber, get your gear on and get your rocks off!

Loren Berthelsen
Mr Golden Leather 2009
Co-Producer, West Coast Rubber
Photo by JayPG Photography

OPEN KINK



By: Kinky Brothers

LA brings back the American Leatherman title home. Randy Carmenaty, American Leatherman 2008, went to New Orleans the weekend of July 9-12 to step aside and sash his successor. LA's Alex Lindsay beat out the competition and is the new American Leatherman 2009. Alex is also the current Mr. Regiment 2009 and 1st Runner-up to Mr. LA Leather 2009. Alex's competition consisted of a basket auction, interview with the judging panel, jock wear, formal leather & speech, and stage fantasy. Alex's formal speech described his title year's platform - openness in the kink community. Below he discusses his willingness to publicly discuss BDSM and share that passion openly and proudly.

Leading up to competing for the title of American Leatherman, I had a realization. It occurred to me that everything good I have in my life stems directly or indirectly from openness. Whether it's my work, marriage, friends, or community, the happiness I enjoy is enriched by openness. For forty years we have celebrated gay pride, and more recently leather pride as well. But there's more to kink than leather, and more to pride than parades.

I decided to create a way for people who are kinky to be out and proud about their kinks together, rather than as separate communities. Regardless of sexuality, whether they are into leather, rubber, flogging, fisting, furries, or who-knows-what. A way to say "I like creative sex. Talk to me about what turns you on or ask me about what turns me on. We may or may not like the same things, but we have this passion in common."

OpenKink is a symbol - a combination of an O and K - standing for Open Kink, and also as a reminder that it is OK to be kinky — whatever your kink. OpenKink.org is also a network — a way to find those people, clubs, websites and organizations which are kinky and reach out the public to share their kink.

It began in New York City, where I was born and raised. 40 years ago, just after I stepped into the world, the Stonewall riots opened the door of the gay closet, and we've been stepping out of it ever since. For me, during my freshman year of college, as soon as I realized it was guys I was interested in, I came out to my friends, and very quickly to my family. Absolutely, it was not an easy thing to do, but it strenghtened my relationships with my friends and my family. Rather than building a wall between us, I built a window. I quickly found myself playing the pronoun game at work. I came out there as well, and the sky didn't fall. Coming out gave me more confidence as a person—my comfort with my own sexuality spilled over into a confidence in the way I lived my life.

I knew I was kinky, even though I didn't know that's what being kinky was. What I did know was that the AIDS crisis was building, and I was terrified of sex. I discovered the Spike, but was so scared of the stories, that I would sit in my car weekend after weekend, waiting for something to happen. The thing that happened, is that I saw an announcement about GMSMA meetings. I was amazed to discover that there were men who talked about and taught about kinky sex. I was able to keep myself from jumping into the deep end of the pool, and instead stepped onto the stairs. I was welcomed and made friends there and was introduced to BDSM. To this day, I firmly believe that GMSMA saved my life. It may or may not be true in fact, but it is my personal truth.

Since that time I have sought out those people who present themselves publicly as kinky members of the world we live in. Whether they are the Leather Daddies of San Francisco, members of Threshold in LA or Club X in San Diego or club brothers in Avatar Los Angeles, these men and women enrich their lives and mine by sharing their passion openly.

I believe that, yes, coming out is a challenge, fraught with risk, and coming out kinky is even more so. There was a time not that long ago when being perceived as gay could ruin your family, your friendships, your career. But, thanks to the hard work, perseverance, and courage of individuals and organizations all around the world, we as gay men and lesbians now live in a better world. Is that work over? No, but it only gets easier as we become more visible.

And so it is with being kinky. Today, there are many places where you still risk family, friendships, career if your enjoyment of kinky sex comes out. But there are more and more places where is it irrelevant. Especially in larger corporations, the culture has developed where if you are a productive worker, your personal life is not an issue as long as it does not interfere with your work. This is on par with one's practice of religion. This is not to say that we need to share the details of our sex lives with friends, family, and colleagues, but it does mean being open to curiosity, and being ready to share. A few months ago, when asked what I was going to be up to over the weekend, I paused for a moment, and I came out. I said "I am competing for the title of Los Angeles Leather." There were questions about what that meant, and I offered some general information about the contest. Other questions were asked privately, and I offered a little more information.

So, OpenKink.org was born. Right now tell me what turns you on, and OpenKink will help you find it.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Bottoms Up — a Top Down Look at Dom/sub relationships

By Kinky Brothers


There's a lot of fun you can have in a kinky relationship. Discovering new games, enjoying familiar ones—creative sexual play is at the heart of a Dominant/submissive relationship. But, by paying special attention to the power you have as a dominant, and using it wisely, you can have one of the most rewarding partnerships imaginable.

It's easy to think that if you are the dominant partner in a power partnership, all you need to do is tell your sub what to do, and be in charge, and all will be well. If life, and people, were that simple it would be a lot easier, but it would probably also be pretty boring.

It's important to remember that very few people are completely submissive. Even if a guy does nothing but bottom in the playroom, he still has his own particular wants and needs. A sub, however, is far less likely to make them known, than a dom will.

There are two different ways of handling this challenge as a top. The first is to take charge of your bottom, and gently pull information out of him, whether it's about sex or about where to go for dinner. A sub or bottom will often be reluctant to express his wants or opinions and may come across as indecisive or noncommittal. "Is there anywhere you feel like having sex today?" is quickly answered with "Wherever you want..."

This is where your best tools are a skill at listening, and an ability to help narrow down choices for the sub. "Would you rather have sex in the shower or on the kitchen floor, boy?" By giving him specific choices, you'll make your bottom more comfortable with expressing an opinion. Even if it's something like "um...actually...I was thinking about the back of the pickup..."

The other way of handling a boy's indecision, is to use your sexual influence to make him WANT what you want. Grab him from behind, hold his arms in a full-nelson restraint, you grind your crotch against his backside, and sexily ask him "So, pup, how does Thai food sound for dinner?" It's all in the delivery. You know what makes him hot. Push his buttons and he'll follow you just about anywhere. He might have been thinking about steak, but you've given him another piece of meat to focus on.

You have this power available to you as a top. Control, manipulation, influence. It's extremely sexy, and very powerful. Boys want to be controlled, manipulated, influenced. But...what they REALLY want is to be manipulated into doing what they already want to do or know that they ought to do.

The responsibility that comes along with that power is judgment. If you aren't careful with your influence over a boy, you can easily misdirect him, leading him to bad choices, or a state of unhappiness.
The longer you spend with a sub, the greater your ability to change the course of his life. In a strong relationship, you'll learn what your sub wants out of life, but doesn't know how to achieve. Use your influence to help him develop and grow. As he does, your relationship will intensify. He'll know when your influence has benefited him, and that will only reinforce his connection to you.

This influence also can make you into an anchor of stability for a sub. By being consistent in how you treat your sub, how you encourage him, how you discourage him, you offer him security. That emotional reliability can be the core of a truly wonderful dom/sub relationship. But you, as the dominant partner, have to watch out that your partner doesn't become completely dependent on you. You want to use the emotional stability that you offer your sub to encourage him to take risks and experiment. His knowing that you are there to catch him will help him gain confidence and boldness in approaching life and its challenges.

In the leather community there is a lot of talk of mentorship, the bringing along of boys into manhood. This happens first and foremost in power relationships. Not only do you offer the emotional security and guidance to help a boy grow, you will also be more likely to have ties to groups, clubs, and other people in the community. So, you also offer your sub connection. He will begin to develop a place in the community through interactions you have together with the people around you.

The powerful sexuality of dom/sub play is amazing, intense, and alluring. But the intensity is incredibly magnified by the dom/sub partnership that comes from long-lasting, well-developed, emotional bonding between a dominant and a submissive.

Grab the reins of a great boy and hold on tight, cause he'll be the best ride you could hope for.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Searching for a Top who's a Ten

By Kinky Brothers

It's a Saturday afternoon, you're sitting on the couch daydreaming, thinking about the guys you've dated, the guys you've played with. And it occurs to you, that you want something more, something different, something...edgier. You're looking for your first Top!

First, you need to figure out what kind of top is your best fit. Figuring out what gets your juices going sometimes takes a little experimentation, and sometimes...you just know what pops a woody. So, here's a sampling:

Daddy — Maybe you like a man a bit older than you, so you can still act a little silly, be watched over, and yet have a great degree of independence, a Daddy may be the man of your dreams.

Master — Think on this...you, sitting naked on the floor, booted legs resting against your chest. With a bit of a kick to your butt, he says 'get me a beer'. You get hard and run to grab him a beer. He notices that you're hard, and gives your dick a quick rap with a riding crop, reminding you that you're not to get hard without permission. Which only makes you harder. Maybe you're looking for a Master.

Boss — Boots and braces are the order of the day. If you like a guy who's trim and fit, and well put together on the surface, but a raunchy, anything-goes and 'I'm the f**ker in charge' pig underneath, then the Boss will be your bliss.

Handler — Pure obedience. You will know when you've done a good job, and you'll know when you've missed the mark. A Handler will train you and work you but the rewards are worth it.

Getting there from here...
So, you know what you want, but don't know how or where to find it. You can always go to a leather bar or a gear event but it can be hard to break the ice. These days, the Internet is clearly the go-to spot for all things fetish. And it can be a safe platform from which to launch your search.

Do you have a profile on one or more of the hookup sites online? Recon? Adam4Adam? LeatherMatch? Most sites have free, basic profiles available.

Once your get a profile, you want to make sure that your profile is inviting. Here are some tips:
Pick a meaningful and sexy handle
Pick a great sexy main profile pic that shows you at your best
Fill out your profile with additional images
Say something about yourself
Say something about what you want
Update your profile from time to time
Send messages to guys who interest you
Reply to all the messages you get - even the ones that don't interest you


Think about what it is that turns you on. And, what do you want someone else to be turned on by. Browse other profiles, see what interests you. Look at the kinds of pics that make you stop and stare. Experiment with lots of pictures, and then look at them carefully and ask what each picture is really saying. Ask a professional photographer to take photos of you and be sure to give credit where credit is due. Remember, a pic is worth a thousand words. Make them work for you.

So...you've dressed up your profile, but nobody's knocking...? Try opening some doors. Send some introductory messages to guys you think are hot. Tell them WHY you think they're hot. Tell them a fantasy that really turns you on, but write it as if the guy reading it is the top in the story. Start a conversation. Ask questions. Be curious. Be friendly. Be responsive. Listen to what the messages you get back are saying and get into the role. If it feels right, go with it. If not, politely move on. And this may sound silly, but if you chat with a bunch of guys....take notes. It helps if you don't ask the same question over and over.

Most importantly, remember...it's supposed to be fun, so have fun with it.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Leather Beach Sunday 3 to 5 pm June 28th


Every Sunday Faultline goes off
Faultline Bar
4261 Melrose Ave
90029

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Mr Rubber 2009 Mr. Chris McFaul

Mr rubber Chris Mc Faul

Jeffrey Gent of Syren Couture on Latex

Latex is everywhere you look these days – music videos, hit TV shows, major motion pictures and even the runways of Paris have all been featuring latex clothing lately. The super glossy, form flattering look of latex clothing has a visual impact that definitely stands out.
Latex has been a part of the gay male fetish scene for well over 25 years in the US and even longer in Europe. There are events and clubs devoted to connecting latex fetishists in most major US cities, including a thriving scene here in Los Angeles. The Eagle LA has a monthly event called RUB OUT which is just for rubbermen (Friday June 26th) and they also sponsor the Mr. Eagle Rubber Contest. One of the best events to attend is West Coast Rubber Weekend (September 3rd thru the 5th) so make your reservations right away! RECON has a section just for rubbermen called Worldrubber.com that’s the best for social networking. Other websites, like Rubbermen.com, have helped form, over the years, the rubber scene as it stands today.
Latex is such an unusual and seductive material; there are all kinds of myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Many people are confused about the terms “Latex” and “Rubber.” Latex, which is made from the sap of the rubber tree, is a natural form of rubber.
When shopping for your first latex garment you will notice a wide array of prices. “Molded latex” – made by dipping a form into a vat of liquid latex – is temptingly affordable, but it doesn’t withstand stress well, rips easily, and has a shorter life span than items tailored from latex sheeting fabric, which is fused together using specially formulated glue. The tailoring process creates a more durable final product than molding rubber.
Are you curious how it feels to wear rubber? It’s hard to describe how it feels except to say that it’s like a big warm hug all over your body. You don’t have to be kinky to get into wearing latex, and in fact, many of our customers are just looking for something eye-catching to wear out to a party or club.
Shopping for latex is always easier with help. I recommend going to your local fetish shop (Syren for example) so that their knowledgeable store staff can help you find the right size, answer questions and help you get into a garment. Don’t be shy or embarrassed, you are amongst friends! A latex T-shirt with a front zipper is a good beginner since it’s easier to get in and out of. Or, for more of a “Rubberman” look, add a pair of latex leggings or pants and black rubber gloves. The choices are endless, and you can always place a custom order to get exactly what you want – latex comes in dozens of different colors, so don’t think that wearing latex means that you have to be all in black.
Getting into and polishing your latex is easy with baby powder and a silicone-based lube. By applying either to your skin, anyone can slide easily into latex, no matter how much body hair they have. A silicone-based gloss gives you that super shiny wet look and helps protect your latex. If you are playing in your latex, always use water-based or silicone-based lubes. Never use Crisco or any oil-based lubes as they will destroy the rubber.
After a fun night of dancing, partying or playing in your latex, just wash it in your bathtub or sink with a few drop of dishwashing liquid and warm water, rinse with cold water, and hang to dry. The next morning, when the latex is dry and your hangover is gone, coat the latex with baby powder and store it in a black plastic container (even a garbage bag) to protect it from light, which deteriorates it. Latex will last a very long time if you take proper care of it. Keep it clean; store it away from light and from metals (which can stain) and never let oils touch your latex. I have some latex items that are over 20 years old and still look great because I’ve taken proper care of them. Go out and try on some latex, you don’t know what you are missing!

Jeffrey Gent’s work for Syren Latex Couture has been featured on shows such as “Ugly Betty” and “True Blood”, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibit “Superheroes and Fashion,” and more recently on the character Silk Spectre II in the film, “Watchmen.“

Friday, June 19, 2009

The Shocking Truth about Electricity

Snap, crackle and ZAP! This month Avatar welcomes Master George, Coordinator of Threshold. A Sadistic, Straight Male Dominant Master, involved in the lifestyle for 27 years, Master George is the founder of the Los Angeles Brother's In Dominance Group.

Master George is skilled in both the physical as well as the psychological aspects of BDSM. He has explored and accomplished a wide range of techniques in his years of training slaves for service specifically in High protocol in a D/s, or M/s Relationship.

He is expert in the use of the Violet Wand, and has given many demonstrations of its use at various events around the greater SoCal area. Plug in your curiosity and bring your shocking questions to Avatar for the best in educational, social and hard play events.

Date: Wednesday, June 24
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Place: MCC meeting hall -- 5730 Cahuenga Ave., North Hollywood, CA (2 blocks north of Burbank Blvd.)
Attendees: All interested adults; no RSVP required.
Social: Socialize with Avatar members and guests afterwards at The Bullet Bar on Burbank Blvd, just one block east of Cahuenga.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Tom of Finland's Birthday June 21

Parking Lot party
Faultline Sunday June 21 from 2-7 pm
Toms Bar 2009
Faultline 4216 Melrose LA CA 90029
$10 donation Benefits TOFF
Tom of Finland Faultline Bar

2008 American Leather Family

Randy Carmenaty
american leather family Randy Charmenaty

American Brotherhood July 10 New Orleans

American Leather Family
www.americanbrotherhood.com
July 10th till the 12th
New Orleans


The weekend officially begins Friday night with an 8:00pm Meet & Greet Reception at our host hotel. Before that we'll have bootblacks plying their trade for charity beginning at 2:00pm.
Saturday is the ABW brunch followed by the first half of the American Leather Family contests. Cap the night off with a Block Party at the Phoenix Bar at 10:00pm.
Sunday is the second half of the American Leather Family contests and the naming of our new Gay Leather Family.
Check out the schedule for a complete listing of events and times.


Host hotel Omni Royal Orleans
621 St. Louis Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70140
Group Code is 11600706365
Phone: (504) 529-5333
http://www.omnihotels.com

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Leather Order Announces Annual Leather Pride Celebration November 13-15

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert (PSLOD) announces that dates have been set for Turning Up the Heat, the annual Palm Springs Leather Pride Celebration. This year’s event will take place November 13-15, 2009.

This year’s Leather Pride will be centered on the signature events which have most distinguished Palm Spring’s celebration from others over the years:

The Formal Leather Fellowship Dinner
The Mr. Palm Springs Leather Contest and Victory Dark Dance Party
The sizzling Leather/Fetish Pool Party

Once again Leather Pride will take place the weekend following the Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival (November 7-8) so that guests who wish to make an extended vacation to Palm Springs may enjoy both celebrations.

Further details about Leather Pride 2009, including the complete schedule of events and ticket prices, will be posted in the coming months on the Order’s web site, www.pslod.org. Individuals who wish to join the Leather Pride email list may do so by sending a message to secretary@pslod.org.

This year’s event benefits the PSLOD Recovery Fund.

Friday, June 5, 2009

KINKY TOYS @ the 99 cent Store

By: Kinky Brothers

Playing in kinky BDSM sex can be very hot, exciting, and take you to many different sensational heights. Many consider it more as extreme sensational play. For some it’s about the pain that becomes pleasure, the unknown, or the endorphin rush, which is like a runner’s high. Many people use a wide variety of instruments in BDSM play, which are called toys. If you have stepped into the several local leather retailers, you probably have seen many of these toys. As one becomes more skilled20in BDSM play, one will want more and better toys to play with. It can get expensive in this current economy. If you are new to BDSM play, it’s best to start with low cost toys to figure out if you even like it before spending your next paycheck on a toy. Next time you are in the mood to purchase some new toys to play, go to your local 99 cent store with an open, kinky, creative mind. Cruise down the aisles with a kinky frame of mind and you will see so many items on the shelves to use on your partner(s) for only 99 cents.

Ø Green garden rods – cane your bottom’s bubble butt
Ø Religious glass cylinder candles – pour hot wax on your bottom’s smooth skin
Ø Kitchen spatula – paddle your bottom’s white cheeks and watch them turn red
Ø Duct tape – tape your bottom’s mouth to muffle the screaming
Ø Feather duster – tickle your bottom to no end
Ø Disposable shavers – shave your bottom’s body hair off for smooth skin
Ø Tooth brush – lightly brush your bottom’s cock head, nipples, in between toes
Ø& nbsp; Warming touch gel – spread some on the scrotum, inner thighs, or nipples
Ø Ping pong paddle – paddle your bottom’s butt cheeks without hurting your hands
Ø Hair tying elastic bands – use these as cock rings
Ø Elastic head bands – cover the eyes like a blindfold
Ø First aid elastic bandage – mummify your bottom to play with certain body parts
Ø Utility tarpaulin – lay this out on the floor for easier clean up afterwards
Ø Neck ties – use ties to restrain wrists and20ankles to the bed posts
Ø Cold/Hot compress – heat it or freeze it for shocking the skin, temperature wise
Ø Steel wool sponge/brushes – great for dragging along the skin
Ø Pudding 4/pack – great for eating off your bottom’s body when you’re hungry

The above lists only a few items in the store’s huge inventory. Also consider other retailers like Home Depot, Big Lots, Dollar Store and such. Don’t forget the stuff you already have in your kitchen now. More importantly, you walk out of the house with BDSM toys everyday – your hands, tongue, teeth, feet, brain. Your brain is the most important and creative sex toy you have, use it!

When you have learned the skills, techniques, safety issues, and creativeness, consider acquiring better quality toys at your local leather retailers such as Rough Trade, The Stockroom, 665 Leather, The Crypt, and the Pleasure Chest. Cruise down to the stores to feel and try some of the toys when permissible. It’s like buying a car, you should test drive it before purchasing it.

If you are interested in learning these skills, techniques, safety issues, and see some creativity, stop by Avatar Club LA’s monthly program meeting on the 4th Wednesday at 8:30 PM each month. Or sign-up for Avatar’s Leather Lab to learn BDSM play hands-on. Different kinky topics are taught each three hour class on Saturdays throughout the year. Check out Avatar’s website for details and schedules – www.AvatarLA.org.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Filth at Faultline

Every Friday
Stripper Pole Go Go Men
Vintage Porn/Beer Bust
Super DJ Matt Moody Rockin it out
Faultline 4216 Melrose Ave @ Vermont
www.faultlinebar.com

International Mr. Leather

By: Kinky Brothers

More than 50 contestants from across the U.S. and around the world will compete at the 31st annual International Mr. Leather, May 21-25, 2009 (Memorial Day Weekend) in Chicago. All events will be held at the host hotel, The Chicago Hilton on Michigan Avenue. Most of the contestants come from the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia to compete at IML. The Los Angeles area will be represented by Ken Hearst, Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2009, and Mathew McLean, Mr. Long Beach Leather 2008. Mr. Mike of the San Diego Eagle, and John Kunz, Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2009 will also be competing. All will fly into Chicago to compete for the coveted leather title of International Mr. Leather 2009. Gary Iriza, International Mr. Leather 2008, and a panel of eight other distinguished judges will select Gary’s successor.

If you have never been to a Mr. Leather contest in the LA area, you don’t know what you are missing. The best way to describe a Mr. Leather contest is to simply imagine the Miss America pageant, but with hot masculine male contestants. The formal gown and question segment is our formal leather and speech segment. The swimsuit competition is our hunky men strutting across the stage in a leather jock strap, showing a lot of skin. The contestants go through a private interview where a panel of judges ask the contestants a variety of questions for about 15 minutes to determine who can be the best representative of the leather title. Most leather titleholders can be identified by a leather vest on their back and/or a medallion they are proudly wearing around their neck. Maybe you have seen some of these leather titleholders around town.

IML is also an annual gathering for many people with similar leather/kink/fetish interests. People come from around the world that may have met on-line via some website chat. For many, this is the one time of the year they will get to see each other. It’s like the family getting together for Thanksgiving weekend, but with a lot of sex. A very distinctive sexual energy is created in the hotel lobby by the weekend attendees. Here is where most of the socializing happens everyday and night. The view from the lobby’s higher level is a sea of hot men in leather gear drinking, cruising, flirting, kissing, manhandling, and chatting just to get things started. There’s no need to go to any other bar because it’s all happening in the hotel.

Many people attend IML because of the huge on site vendor market. It is probably the largest leather oriented vendor market in North America. One can find anything from a bondage table to a dildo the size of a Travelocity gnome and have it shipped home. It is the best cruising place as one walks through the many aisles of booths selling leatherwear, toys, boots, fetish gear, and more. Many major porn companies have their star performers at the booths signing autographs and posing for photos. Steamworks bath house has porn models hanging around in just white towels for one to enjoy. This takes shopping to a whole other level.

Friday and Saturday nights are packed with many parties in the hotel ballrooms which are open to everyone. Canada usually hosts a party in honor of their Canadian contestants. If you have a uniform fetish, check out the uniform party. The men of Onyx put on a jammin’ dance party with DJ’s that rock the dance floor. Folsom Street Events is hosting a party with TitanMen and Mr. S Leather. Of course there are plenty of smaller private parties in hotel rooms, which you’ll have to earn your invitation to or cruise the hall ways. The IML victory dance party is at the House of Blues and the Monday night closing party is at Excalibur, where everyone lets down their hair.

IML is such a high energy leather party weekend that you will need a relaxing vacation after you get back home. Whether you are a leather/kink/fetish novice or a seasoned leatherman, IML weekend is for you. Check out the details at www.IMrL.com. Good luck to Ken Hearst and all the IML contestants.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

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MJs Screw Saturday April 25th

Screw time to get you Rocks off
MJs Silver Lake
9pm till 2 am
2810 HYPERION AVE SILVERLAKE, CA 90026.

Monday, April 20, 2009

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One Night Only Krisco Stuido City Friday April 24th

Durty Fetish Boys in the Black Room
DANCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE KRISCO
THE MAGIC CAN
11502 VENTURA BLVD. STUDIO CITY, CA
9PM TILL 2AM
$10

Colt Studios: Beg For It

Hey Boy! Yeah I am talking to you! I’ve seen you giving me the eye. Turn around and show me your sweet tight butt. Yeah Boy! I like that and I have got just the tool for you. You know you want it. Directed by Kristofer Weston.


Cast: Derek Nicks, Hayden Stephens, Lucky Daniels, Nash Lawler, Philippe Delvaux, Romario Faria, Ryan Raz, Vince Ferelli







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LA Eagle 3 year Anniversary

FRIDAY APR 24 - 9PM
"3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PIN PARTY"
Leather/Uniform/Fetish dress code STRONGLY encouraged!
FREE Anniversary Pin for those in GEAR!!!
NO COVER

Sunday, April 19, 2009

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New Weekly Friday at Faultline

Faultline
New weekly Friday Night special called "FILTH", featuring "Relentless, rockin', redneck raunch `n roll, strip-pole action", presented by the producers of Furr Trade, the hottest muscle-bear show anywhere (also at the Faultline, monthly, every 3rd Saturday). The fun starts Friday, May 1; $5 from 9pm-2am.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

coming up around town

Faultline faultlinebar.com 4216 Melrose Ave.
Every Sunday Budbust 2pm till 8pm DJ Shawn Daddy
DJ Mc B 7pm-2am

Eagle LA eaglela.com 4219 Santa Monica Blvd
Gear Up Friday April 17th Beer Bust/ Fundraiser Sports Gear Attire Strongly Encouraged.

Oil Can Harry’s oilcanharrysla.com 11502 Ventura Blvd Studio City
Friday April 24th Dance Like Never Before Leather Fetish Gear Strongly Encouraged
Dj Rick Spinning Durty Fetish Boys in the Black Room

MJ's BAR mjsbar.com 2810 Hyperion Ave
Screw Saturday April 25th and every last Saturday of the month
SCREW leather latex fetish dance party

Shaft Location Disclosed
Saturday April 25th 9pm shaft.eventbrite.com
Men's Dungeon Party All men only Action fully Equipped Dungeon & Dark Room

The Bullet Bar bulletbarla.com 10522 Burbank blvd.
Saturday May 9th 11th Anniversary
FUN-PARTYING-SPECIALS

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Mr Los Angeles Leather 2009

On Saturday March 28th the new Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2009 Ken Hearst was selected by a panel of judges. The first runner up was Mr. Regiment 2009 Alex Lindsay and the second runner up was Mark Thompson, Mr. Faultline Leather 2009. The brotherhood award went to Mr. Christopher Street West 2009, Michael Hodges.
Photography by JayPG

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Linked up or Locked Out !!!!

LINKED UP OR LOCKED OUT?
By: Kinky Brothers

When the hot, muscular men in black leather stare at you from the pages of Odyssey, do you feel it? Do you feel that mix of fear and excitement that is the leather/fetish scene? Are you nervous when you cross Highland Avenue, leaving glittering discos behind on your first trip to Silver Lake? Maybe you’re headed to a special leather themed party; or maybe you’ve finally got the nerve to go to those dark, mysterious bars your friends are too giggly to walk into. Around your neck is your first fetish item, a shiny chain link and padlock. You hope you’ll fit in.
You arrive and the place is packed with sexy men. Everyone seems to be having a great time, but no one approaches you. The bartender is friendly, smiles and chats, but no one else comes up to you. You wonder if they can still smell the cologne. You scrubbed it off because you know these men are into smelling like men. Nervously, you tug at the chain and padlock, totally unaware the message you’re sending to everyone is, “Stay Away - I Belong To Someone Else.”
So congratulations on having the balls to show up - now your training can begin. Wearing the chain link with padlock or collar signifies you are in a relationship with a Top/Sir/Trainer/Daddy/Master/Mistress/Ma’am. This is often called Mentoring, Erotic Power Exchange, or Dominant and submissive role play. A large part of gaining entry to this world is deciphering all the protocols people agree to follow on their sexual journey together. This can be a very strict, formal protocol or more relaxed, but it is supposed to be agreed upon and consensual. Dominants are the people who may give the collar wearer permission to speak, or be spoken to by others. So if a locked chain isn’t getting you any action, what can you do to send the right signal?
Some people are out and about town wearing a chain link with an unlocked padlock. This means the person is in a relationship, but allowed to roam around and possibly open to hooking up. You may approach and talk with this open collar wearer. You may come across a person wearing a chain link with a padlock and the key still inserted. This means the person is open to being collared by someone or open to a relationship.
The leather protocol for collars is that it is earned by the wearer, who is usually the bottom/boy/boi/puppy/girl/submissive/slave. You don’t just go to the local Home Depot to purchase a piece of chain link and padlock in the hardware department to wear. You earn the collar by performing and/or learning certain duties/exercises/skills over time from a Top/Sir/Trainer/Daddy/Master/Mistress /Ma’am. Being rewarded with a collar fills you with pride and builds self-confidence. It’s a trophy you like to show off in public.
The same rules about wearing collars are applied to men and women, gay, straight or in-between. Many women’s necks and collar bones are not able to carry the heavy chain link and padlock for many hours, so an alternative is to wear a one inch wide collar that is made of leather with an overlay of thin silver metal. There are the Trainers with human “pups” who prefer to purchase their collars at local pet stores. It’s literally a dog collar. Different collar types also allow a leash to be attached, so the person can be lead around.
Being “owned,” even for a night, is a kinky thrill. Communication, knowledge, skills, imagination and trust can begin a sexual exploration that will last a lifetime. Keep the clothes dark and simple, find some boots, and come out to play. Maybe you’ll meet your Top/Sir/Trainer/Daddy/Master/Mistress/Ma’am and really earn your collar to wear. Check out the local leather/fetish retailers to find the appropriate collar among the vast variety: 665 Leather; Mr. S Leather; Rough Trade; Screaming Leather; Stockroom; and The Crypt.