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Introduction to Leather - Learning and Understanding Leather, BDSM and Power Exchange Relationships

Master Taino, MTTA Inc.

With this class, Master Taνno addresses the history and diversity of the Leather community. The class offers attendees the wide range of options that newcomers to the Leather Community have. This class is excellent for novices interested in Leather, BDSM and/or Dom/sub relationships and not sure what it all entitles and how to get started.

We will cover the following aspects:

  1. Leather as the umbrella term for a community
  2. Leather as a healthy lifestyle: Self-acceptance - a second coming out
  3. Values of the Leathermen and women
  4. BDSM activities: Purpose, safety, energy exchange and connection
  5. Power Exchange Relationships including Master/slave, Dom/sub, Daddy/boy, Mommy/girl, Sir/boy, etc.
  6. Multiple-relationships and Leather Families
  7. HIV-AIDS in the Leather Community
  8. Minorities in Leather
  9. Misconceptions, fears and apprehensions
  10. Understanding and supporting our friends into Leather