Leather-Clad Consent with Kol

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 markerFRIES Model – Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and SpecificLeather Archives Documentary https://vimeo.com/1012894808 Leather Archives and Museum Article https://www.them.us/story/the-registry-chicago-leather-museumLeather 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-prideLeather Underground Magazine https://www.houstonlgbthistory.org/Houston80s/Assorted%20Pubs/Club%20Scene-Los%20Angeles%20794-Niebur/ClubScene12-83.compressed.pdfLeather Values Demystified https://theflamestribune.com/article-categories/education.htmlEducation Portland Leather Alliance Linktree https://linktr.ee/portland_leatherConsent, Negotiation, and Dungeon Etiquette for Neurodivergent folks https://fetlife.com/groups/179987The 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.