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LDG Presents: Our Kink Journeys—Mentoring in a Leatherman’s Development
November 17, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm PST
Back in person at SF Catalyst, live streaming on YouTube
Each of us has a particular, unique, journey when it comes to living our Leather, kink, and fetish lives. We have low points, high points, turning points—and holding spaces that mark our identities as Leathermen. We will hear from six mentors and mentees from the LDG Mentoring Program as they share their kink journeys, and the role of mentoring in those journeys. This is a time to honor and reflect on the importance of personal guides, past lovers, and people who took us under their wing. We will end with a discussion of what is common across these life stories, and some announcements regarding the 2022 LDG Mentoring cycle.
Richard Sprott, head of the LDG Mentoring Program leads a panel of past mentors and mentees.
Get more info and view the mentoring program application: http://sfldg.org/mentoring
About our lead presenter
Richard Sprott entered the San Francisco leather scene in 1990. He served on the Board of Leathermen’s Discussion Group from 1999 until 2006; he has been leading the LDG Mentoring program since 2012. Richard has a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from UC Berkeley, and conducts scientific research on kink identity and health. He has a wonderful leather family supporting him: his husband Dave (together 21 years), his pup Spunky (collared for 16 years), his dog Chomper (collared for 15 years), his slave eric (collared for 9 years), his slave lyle (collared for 7 years), his slave jason (collared for 5 years), and slave #3468 (collared for 3 years).
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Guidelines for in-person programs:
Proof of vaccination will be required.
We’re excited to see you in person next week and, of course, everyone’s health is our top priority. LDG is following SF Department of Public Health Guidelines for indoor events and ask that you cooperate with the following rules:
• Proof of completed vaccination required. Please bring your ID and vaccine card or electronic record.
• Presenters will be taking their masks off for the presentation, but we ask attendees to keep their masks on if not actively eating or drinking.
• We will keep the back door open and fans on for ventilation, so bring a hoodie or jacket if you get cold.
Can’t wait to see your masked face!
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Live streaming pro-tip
Since LDG won’t be using Zoom this month, we’re live streaming on our YouTube channel: http://tinyurl.com/ldgvideo
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To add your event(s) to this calendar, please write to Web@sflcd.org.
Additional Event Calendars:
Race’s Bar Events for Kinky Gay Men of the San Francisco Bay Area (Facebook membership required)
EROBAY SF Bay Area Community BDSM Events Calendar
Fetlife A Social Network for the BDSM, Fetish & Kinky Community. (Free membership required)
Gay Agenda SF What’s what for the gay in you.
The 15 Association For Men who Engage in BDSM.
ONYX Northwest A Leather Club for Men of Color
The Exiles A BDSM group for Women and Nonbinary Folks.
Society of Janus for People Interested in Learning about BDSM
Wicked Grounds Coffee, Kink, Community
Transform1060 A community-run non-profit educational and social space, serving the leather, kink, and fetish communities.
SF CumUnion Sex Parties for Men
442 Events Play Parties for Men
SF Catalyst (See Transform1060, above)
SF Oasis Internationally Acclaimed Drag Show Nightclub / Cabaret
Powerhouse South of Market’s “No Attitude” Cruise Bar
SF Eagle SOMA’s Historic Meeting Place, Welcoming All
Lone Star Saloon Bear Bar USA
Hole in the Wall Saloon Your Friendly Neighborhood Gay Bikers Bar
Cat Club A True San Francisco Nightlife Destination
Gaytravel4u Gay Fetish and Leather Events and Parties Worldwide
Leathermen Travel List of annual leather events