We’re all about paving the way and continually striving for inclusion. This story reported by LA Weekly totally fits the bill: a gay Muslim and the first Pakistani-American to participate in the International Mr. Leather. Hopefully his example will pave the way for others.
This new “alternative” sex shop Wild Flower, offering body positive toys sounds pretty amazing. It looks to launch on July 22nd and is already getting some great press. We’ll keep you posted once it launches!
This is a great interview with two BDSM fashion luminaries Zana Bayne and Todd Pendu on a new exhibition at the Museum of Sex in Manhattan. While the two primarily only style the stars, they are eager to try a new artistic venture.
-Dexx
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gil says
i think zana is less into bdsm but more into fashion which is fine but she needs to stay out fo our life! those stars she styled dont care about us, the poeple actually living the lifestyle.