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The Dark Arts, Leather, & Circus in Oakland
Inside was a crowd reminiscent of Death Guild crossed with the Folsom Street Fair, people were friendly and familiar with one another, it had the atmosphere of a kinky cosplay event or intimate gathering at one of Kink.com’s Armory parties, back when those existed. Everyone was interesting to look at, and chat with, clad in different cuts of leather, metal, and masks.
The Incredible Vintage Erotica Exhibits at the Bob Mizer Foundation Right Now
If you are a San Francisco resident, you’re probably familiar with one of the city’s gems: The Bob Mizer Foundation, located on Larkin Street. Bob Mizer was a precursor of male erotica photography, starting to self-publish his work in 1951. Erotica, queer culture, DIY, and self-publishing are all part of
How to Spice Up Things in The Bedroom When “it” Gets Boring
DEAR SHAMELESS BY SHAMELESS HEATHER ATLES Hi, I’m Shameless Heather Atles, an expert relationships, sex, and intimacy coach. With years of experience guiding individuals through the complexities of love, connection, and self-worth, my approach combines humor, practical wisdom, deep insights, and actionable steps to empower those navigating the twists and
First Time at Folsom Street Fair? What to Expect
It’s Folsom Street Fair, motherfuckers. Whether you’re about to indulge your polite curiosity or debut your sadomasochism, here’s some of what to expect. Citywide traffic. Throughout the city, hotels and AirBnbs run scarce. Traffic standstills accumulate on South of Market streets beginning early Sunday morning. Freaks from every corner of
How Ashley Fell in Love with San Francisco by Getting Spanked
By Jeremy Kuempel Fog City Fables is a mini-series about true to life experiences of how people with different backgrounds fell in love with San Francisco, published with permission. By retelling positive personal stories, we hope to inspire an evolving culture that can build upon the best parts of our
Why I Love SF City Clinic
SF City Clinic knows you’re a competent, sexually active person. If you aren’t, they’ll kindly show you how to change that. Angelic humans work there. Where public education dropped the ball on sexual education, City Clinic picks it up. They anticipate your awkwardness, gently encouraging you to ask about anything.
Straight Men, Sucking D*ck Does Not Make You Gay
Cheers to the straight guys who have fooled around with me. I think of you from time to time, and I hope you’re well. You’re an integral part of my adolescence and early college years. I share our memories (anonymously, of course) with my gay friends to convivial laughter. They
The War on Clap: How the Allies Fought VD
by Charles Irwell There’s a wonderful phrase that the idiot-savants at the British Army Rumour Service, or ARRSe, love to employ to describe something truly invincible. That term is squaddy proof. The thinking goes something like this: you can build something, spend billions testing it in civilian circles, and claim (and