Cleve Jones is an LGBT+ activist who initiated the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, an endeavor that brought attention to the AIDS epidemic in the 80s through 90s. This history is not taught in our schools so we are very honored to talk about it with the man who was a true pioneer in bringing us all together. We remember the Aids Memorial Quilt and the impact it still has on our community as we weather the AIDS crises.

Cleve Jones is an LGBT+ activist who initiated the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, an endeavor that brought attention to the AIDS epidemic in the 80s through 90s. This history is not taught in our schools so we are very honored to talk about it with the man who was a true pioneer in bringing us all together. We remember the Aids Memorial Quilt and the impact it still has on our community as we weather the AIDS crises.

Donna Sachet has been applauded for her fun-loving spirit, quick wit, hosting abilities, and musical talent. As co-anchor of the SF PRIDE PARADE she has seen more than her fair share or PRIDE so what better person to talk to about PRIDE - what it means, where it came from and do Kinksters belong?

What is toxic masculinity and why is the older generation accused of it so much? Let's take a look at our Leather history to find out and see what needs to change for today.

Are we Imposters? Have you ever experienced "Imposter Syndrome" in the Kink community and is a little bit of it healthy for us? We discuss this and much more in this month's Cigar Salon.

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Before Grindr there were CLASSIFIED ADS. Do you remember a time before gay hook-up apps? Well these old kinksters do and we discuss what it was like back in the day of answering classified ads to find a kinky play date, sex partner, or even another gay person in your area. Oh how the times have changed in the age of instant electronic hook-ups...

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These Old gay Kinksters in San Francisco sit around smoking cigars and reminiscence about their experiences in the BDSM culture and how it has changed. We talk about bathhouses and how vital they were for creating a safe space and feeling of community at a time we had none. We also explore how this evolving for the next generation. Can we keep up?

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