In celebration of the more than a decade of success of The Complete leatherboy Handbook, Vince Andrews has focused his experience and insight on a new handbook. Now he takes on the challenge of introducing the reader to the greater world of Leather sexuality: gay and straight, male and female, D/s and S/M and Kink. Andrews explores the differences that make the greater Leather community so diverse and colorful, as well as the commonalities that have brought these groups together.With the same experience-based clarity and objective perspective he has brought to his previous work, Andrews explores the histories of the various groups that form Leather culture, and how those groups have intersected throughout the 20th century - and how they are growing into the 21st century. This book gives the reader historical background and a clear understanding of what makes up modern Leather culture: thought, art, ritual, fashion, public figures, legislation, and literature.The Leather & BDSM Handbook is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the Leather culture to help not only newcomers to the scene, but also experienced Leatherfolk who are adjusting to the Leather community's growth and development in new directions. Andrews's work gives you the depth of understanding of the Leather world and its history to enable you to be comfortable communicating your own thoughts and views to others within the culture. Essentially, it provides the tools, insight, and understanding you will need to succeed in the world of Leather.

This is the third edition of The leatherboy Handbook. Now with over 100 pages of new and expanded content from the previous editions. Re-written to be gender-neutral, with updated advice and suggestions, this leatherboy handbook is sure to be worth getting an updated copy for any leatherboy library.To go from an unsure "leather-interested person" to a fully evolved leatherboy is one of the hardest things a person can do in life. For some, you are coming out for the second time. But that is not the end of the journey for many people. The quest is never-ending, and the road is full of strange things, places, and lots of questions. In many cases, the road forks, and we take turns that could ultimately lead to a happy or horrible situation. This book will discuss the history surrounding the leather world, with newly added leatherboy-specific history. Even though this book was originally written from a gay perspective, please do not assume it can benefit only gay males. Sexual gender has NOTHING to do with being a leatherboy - as you will learn in this book, the same lessons apply to sexual orientation. Mind you, some dynamics may be altered, but the rules and reasons remain the same. This book will give you the tools and insight into the alternative sexual world of the leatherboy and the pointers you will need to succeed. For those interested in content about being a Dominant and still provides this continued insight into leatherboys or submissives, we recommend you get a copy of The Leather and BDSM Handbook by Vince Andrews. This book was primarily designed for leatherboys and submissives.

Expanding upon his original now out-of-print work, “The leatherboy Handbook,” and including even more of his own experiences in the leather community as well as some of the best source material available, Vincent Andrews has created a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the “leatherboy subculture” that many believe will become the “companion” volume to Larry Townsend’s seminal work, The Leatherman’s Handbook.

"Selections from fifteen years of Leather Life columns and other writings originally published in Lavender magazine and elsewhere, newly revised and annotated"--Cover.

In the past when a potential leatherboy has asked me, where do I start I had to guide them to a dozen publications and even then the information was incomplete. Now the answer is simple, The leatherboy Handbook! This book is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the "boy subculture." Vincent Andrews draws on his own experiences in the leather community as well as some of the best source material available to create what will surely become the companion volume to Larry Townsend's Leatherman's Handbook. In a clear and concise voice with numerous references, "boy vince" has created a goldmine for the budding leatherboy, no matter what his gender. Most importantly, this book explains much of the "why" behind the boy experience, and that is the key to its value. I heartily recommend this book for both boys and Daddys, subs and Doms. It is a good read and a requisite for any leather/kink library. Hardy Haberman

Rather than just a regular book of protocols, The Leatherman's Protocol Handbook documents the history of John D. Weal's experiences with the so-called 'old guard'. It contains details of all of the protocols, positions and hand signals and defines the difference between rituals, etiquette and protocols. It also contains details of past ceremonies, discusses the hierarchy that once existed between various leather organisations and more.

Winner of the 2021 AASECT Book Award! Winner of the SSTAR Professional Book Award 2021! Winner of the SASH Media Award 2022! The Leather Couch provides a comprehensive overview of the BDSM and kink community and guides clinicians on how to meet the unique relational and mental health needs of its members. The text offers a 101-style introduction to BDSM before delving into topics ranging from intersectionality within the kink community, to conducting a kink-affirming risk assessment and how to discern between domestic violence and consensual power-exchange. The author explores differential diagnoses and clinical concerns that are relevant to health care providers, including social workers and therapists as well as primary care physicians and sex educators. Interwoven throughout with real-world case studies, each chapter presents practical suggestions, tools, and handouts the reader can use to inform their practice and serve clients in ways that meet the needs of each individual, couple, or partnership. Written in a conversational, accessible style for clinicians and members of the BDSM community alike, The Leather Couch is the go-to resource for any mental health professional or educator looking to transform their practice from kink aware to kink affirming.