Beyond Vanilla has always been a community driven event. The community and our stakeholders overwhelmingly said they wanted an in-person event. We are excited to announce that Beyond Vanilla XXX will be held in person on October 1-3, 2021. We will carefully adhere to the CDC’s highest guidelines, and the host hotel has committed to […]
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What is Cell Popping? Cell popping, also known as micro-branding, is a form of body modification where a red hot needle or poker is used on the skin, leaving a series of red dots. Now considered an art form, it has been around for hundreds of years after first being used on cattle. I learned
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From a Cigar Slut’s Lips to Your Mouth A Favorite Cigar & Brew Pairing for Spring/Summer As the days are warming up quickly here in Texas, sitting outside in the heat with a cigar may not seem like the best idea. But nighttime chills (and mosquitos) still arise. So let’s walk through a favorite cigar
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If you’ve been to fundraisers at the Eagle, you are bound to have seen the inimitable Kitty Carnage (she/her) owning the stage with her fabulous burlesque performances. Petite and bubbly with a flair for the theatrical, her presence lights up a room on stage and off. Despite that, she remains down to earth and humble,
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In January, Discipline Corps president Saint St. James introduced us to his Men’s BDSM Social Group in Dallas, Texas, whose membership is limited to male-identified individuals who wish to experience SAFE, SANE, and CONSENSUAL BDSM play with other men. Founded in 1999 by Mark Frazier, they celebrated their 21st year with almost 100 active members
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Boots 4 boys is a community funded organization accepting donated project boots and bootblack kit items to support those interested in boot care. Boots are the foundation of Leather, and this provides a path for those who are new to the leather community to reduce perceived financial barriers. Through learning leather care and restoration techniques,
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Today, we approach the Master/slave pride flag! Designed by Master Tallen and sewn by D.C. girl nancy of Lifestyle Sewing, the Master/slave flag was unveiled on July 29, 2005, at the Master/slave Conference in Washington, D.C. It was well-received as a symbol of the Master/slave dynamic, relationships and community. The interpretation of the Master/slave flag
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One of our newer members, Sir Badge found the Leather community and NLA-Dallas after moving to DFW in 2019. Though his kink journey began 15+ years ago, his first Leather experience was at the Underground Cigar Social, which would become his gateway to a path forged by many before him. Conversations about the kink lifestyle
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Dear Miss Velvet, I am having difficulty getting my sub into subspace. A history of parental abuse means impact doesn’t do much for him, so I tend to avoid it. Wax play takes him to the brink, but I can’t seem to get him over the edge, and it’s driving me nuts! Any thoughts on
My journey into Leather started 7 years ago with an idea of living out loud and in real time, an idea of engaging in all the thoughts and fantasies that had been roaming around in my head since the age of 12. Born in the 80’s, I grew up on MTV and TGI Fridays. Yes,
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