Leather is a gay male subculture centered upon the wearing of leather clothing. Some leathermen practice sadomasochism. The word leather is sometimes also used to refer to lesbian or heterosexual sadomasochism.
This site carries links related to the leather community. Some of the links are intended for adults only. Parental supervision is recommended for minors visiting this site.
Transcend is part of The Leather Research Reference Shelf.
This directory is maintained by Dusk Peterson. Fiction by Dusk Peterson is available, including leather fiction.
Subsections:
Ashram West (Hindu Tantra).
Black Leather Wings (Pagan).
The Defenders (Catholic).
Living In Leather Arizona (interfaith).
People of Leather Among You (Metropolitan
Community Churches).
Writings from or about the Leather Communities:
Major Resources – Academic and Legal Studies – Advice Columns – Audio – Bibliographies and Web Directories – Contracts, Rules, and Rituals – E-mail Lists and Other Forums – Essays: General – Essays: BD/SM/DS Activities – Essays: Memoirs and Personal Journeys – Interviews – News Articles (General) – Physical and Mental Health – Quotations – Reviews: Books – Reviews: Television – Surveys.
Writings from or about Other Communities:
Body Modification Communities – Faith Communities – Self-Injury Communities – Sexual Addiction Communities.
Dusk Peterson's other leather writings.
For research questions concerning leather magazines and newsletters, you should contact the Leather Archives & Museum. Comments, corrections, and questions about this site may be sent to Dusk Peterson.
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