The Head Pig
Secrets of Leather
by The Head Pig
Level: All
Come enjoy an open conversation about the Secrets of Leather and all that we hold sacred about it. Let’s talk about the origins and evolution from Victorian era to Berlin of the 30’s, San Francisco in the 50’s, the Meat Packing District in the 70’s, the AIDS crisis, right up to the present landscape of the re emergence of evangelical conservatism.
Where do many of these traditions have their roots? What is the difference between kinky play and the pillars of Leather? How is pansexual Leather different from Gay Leather and how do we blend them? Who are the leaders of tomorrow and why is it important for them to look back in order to forge forward?
As Leather comes of age and we look back to formalize a history so we understand where we came from,
“I am proud, that I found the courage to deal the initial blow to the hydra of public contempt.” – Karl Heinrich Ulrichs
BIO
Like all great legends Christopher, aka The Head Pig, comes from a mythical island in the middle of the ocean. Boarding school and college in Toronto and then work, with a stint in the British Army took him to UK and US throughout the 80’s and 90’s, finally settling in Dallas in 2000.
In those decades Christopher found his love of Leather, BDSM, D/s and M/s. His thirst for knowledge led to absorbing as much information, history and folklore of the Leather community through historical texts, Beefcake magazines and sharing space with his community. That thirst continues today and he never tires of learning
The Head Pig, aka Christopher, identifies as cis gay male submissive, friend, mentor, princess, business owner, community activist, event producer and yes Head Pig, in all senses of that. Recently widowed after an amazing 20 year marriage , Christopher has begun his journey into Hierarchy and empowerment as omega.
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