The NewsLeather Team spends countless volunteer hours each month bringing you a quality publication packed full of unique, educational resources. This reboot was conceived as a way of staying connected during this unprecedented time. To ensure that we continue to provide the same quality, we will move to a bi-monthly distribution. We welcome you to […]
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It occurred to me that while many sorts of play have a seemingly boundless level for more/harder, some types of play have more limits. I found that unfortunate. Take for example fisting (that’s it, take it you filthy little pig. You like it, don’t you?). Where was I? Oh right, fisting. For almost all of
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I (Sir_Tender) recently had the pleasure of sharing a personal discussion with Sir Bear of Bear Essentials about his passion for cigars and service to the community. Occurring just before a weekend camping trip with other Leatherfolx, the timing allowed for his responses to “marinate” in my mind and offer context for self-reflection centered on
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Asexuality is an orientation included in the LGBTQIA+ community and is often under-discussed. It is described by the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) as, “When a person does not experience sexual attraction – they are not drawn to people sexually and do not desire to act upon attraction to others in a sexual way.
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When did you realize you were a Bootblack? Zahir I worked the stands side by side with Brooklyn on the first day of SPLF, before the arrival of the other Bootblacks. We worked together for about 8 hours that day, and I got to put my hands on my first pair of Chippewa boots. What
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In a small corner in Louisiana, in the 3rd largest city in the state, you can find the group called L.O.T.U.S., a group that builds its agenda on education. In fact, L.O.T.U.S. is an acronym for Lagniappe (a french creole term for a little something extra) Of Teaching and Understanding Sadomasochism/S&M. They often bring in
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Trix Wolf is a QUEER! Leather artist, musician, sadomasochist, and sarcastic asshole. Even a hopeless romantic. When you meet them, you will find a person with a quiet intensity and strong vision. For Trix, Leather is acceptance, learning to accept yourself and others, and in Leather, they have found an opportunity to grow their chosen
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Mark Your Calendars!! We are excited to announce that European Bootblack 2020 Alistair LeatherHiraeth will be teaching at our January General Meeting (1/4/21). He will be joining us live from the UK via Zoom!
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“We were blessed to be able to provide some support for our unhoused/displaced peers. As an ongoing weekly service, more volunteers are always welcome and needed. Our hearts are full of gratitude for the organizers who saw a need and have found a way to make a difference.” – Sir_Tender
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Cigar lounges the world over are filled with people of disparate backgrounds and opinions, but their passion for cigars transcends politics and other barriers that would otherwise separate them. Among these enthusiasts are a significant number of Leatherfolx who continue to add to the long history of cigar smoking within the Leather community. As an
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