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Cruising Takes a Leap

With the recent announcement by wireless providers of phones capable of two-way video talk, I believe online cruising for dating and sex partners has just taken a giant leap. This changes a lot in my opinion. Today it’s just two phones (that I’m aware of) capable of video chat with the eventual ease of a […]

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IML and Barebacking Stir Controversy

The men at Leatherati.com asked me to contribute my thoughts about the decision made by the International Mr. Leather organizers to address the barebacking issue through restrictions they placed on their vendor area participants. You can read my opinion along with the opinions of other thoughtful men on the Leatherati.com In-Depth Issues page.

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Casual Sex with David Ortmann

No, this isn’t a post about actually having casual sex with David Ortmann (although perhaps he’d like that). Rather, it’s about his wonderful blogtalk radio show called Casual Sex. Casual Sex is a call-in show hosted by David Ortmann, a San Francisco based psychotherapist, sex therapist and author. As a psychotherapeutic practitioner, his areas of […]

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San Diego Gay & Lesbian Times Interview

I recently did an interview for the San Diego Gay & Lesbian Times. In the interview I specifically talk about my own triad, polyamorous relationship and polyamory in general. For those interested in the variety of relationship options, you might find the interview a worthwhile read. Note: The interview mentions that I’m judging a contest […]

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Sex Is Good For You

I’ve always known sex is good for you, but it’s nice to see it backed up with studies. Check out this video report from CNN on the health benefits of sex. When you’re putting together your exercise program, perhaps you should schedule more sex. That’s my plan.

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Leather Hall of Fame 2010 Inductees

As a member of the Board of Governors for the Leather Hall of Fame, I am pleased to reprint here the official press release listing the latest inductees. Please feel free to alert any friends, blogs, websites or publications to this press release. The Board of Governors of the Leather Hall of Fame (LHOF) is […]

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5 Questions – Answered by David Ortmann

Periodically I’ll ask someone within the nontraditional (alternative) sexuality or relationship communities 5 specific questions. Here are one person’s answers. 1. If you could offer people in your community just one bit of advice based on your experience, what would it be? Accept yourself. It sounds simple, but it’s really quite a struggle for all […]

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State of the Scene: Contemporary Trends in Gay Kink

I’ve decided to move the content of some of my past speeches into the blog area of this site. The original version of this speech was delivered by me as the Keynote for the Leathermen’s Discussion Group 10th Anniversary Celebration at the San Francisco LGBT Community Center on July 29, 2006. Subsequently, the version below […]

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The Slippery Slope of BDSM Certification

A degree in BDSM? Certified kinky practitioners? Folks looking for continuing education credits to prove that they’re up-to-date on the latest sexual techniques and information? No, I’m not aware of such programs in place today, but I fear some might actually think it’s a good idea. I do not. Lately, a few people in the […]

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