In this conversation, AudryLu Black and Kol discuss the importance of community-owned education in the BDSM and leather communities. They explore the role of consent classes, the significance of non-verbal communication, and the impact of online communities. The discussion also touches on the rich history and values of the leather community. They emphasize the need for inclusivity, community support, and the importance of navigating personal boundaries in BDSM practices. Featured toy/resource: Whiteboard and dry-erase marker

FRIES Model – Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific

Leather Archives Documentary https://vimeo.com/1012894808

Leather Archives and Museum Article https://www.them.us/story/the-registry-chicago-leather-museum

Leather History Timeline from The Leather Archives & Museum https://leatherarchives.org/history

How the Leatherdykes helped change feminism https://ncsfreedom.org/2017/05/07/how-the-leatherdykes-helped-change-feminism/

On Leather Values from the Carter/Johnson Library https://carterjohnsonlibrary.com/about-leather

Leather as Radical Kinship - A Leather Title Holder’s Story on PBS NPR Connecticut https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-06-26/connecticut-leather-lgbtq-pride

Leather Underground Magazine https://www.houstonlgbthistory.org/Houston80s/Assorted%20Pubs/Club%20Scene-Los%20Angeles%20794-Niebur/ClubScene12-83.compressed.pdf

Leather Values Demystified https://theflamestribune.com/article-categories/education.html

Education Portland Leather Alliance Linktree https://linktr.ee/portland_leather

Consent, Negotiation, and Dungeon Etiquette for Neurodivergent folks https://fetlife.com/groups/179987

The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom https://ncsfreedom.org/

PLA https://www.portlandleather.org/

THRIVE virtual BDSM and Mental Health Conference https://thrivevirtualcon.com/

Credits: Producers Maypop, Mimic, Siren, Sunflower, Poppy and Zinnia; Sound Editor Primrose; Music Creators Nick Ruiz and Dawson Kroeger.