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Links and Resources
Northwest BDSM ResourcesDisclaimer: The Portland Leather Alliance is not responsible for what occurs at any of the gatherings, organizations, activities or commercial establishments listed here. Munches Munches are informal social gatherings of BDSM people typically located at a restaurant, pub (where food is also served) or a person’s home. The atmosphere is informal and is intended to make newcomers feel welcome and less intimidated. - Portland Wednesday Munch - McMenamins,Tavern and Pool Hall 1716 NW 23rd, Portland, OR, every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
- Vancouver Munch (Vancouver, WA) - El Presidente Restaurant, 312 East Evergreen (2 blocks north of Roses), Vancouver WA. Every second Tuesday and fourth Thursday, beginning at 5:30PM.
- Bad Girls’ Kinky Women’s Munch - Dingo’s Taco Bar on SE Hawthorne, Portland OR. Second Tuesday each month at7pm.
- Salem Munch (Salem, OR) - Schroeder's Guest House, 4850 Portland Road NE in
Salem. First Mondays from 6 - 9pm and Fourth Saturdays from 2 - 5pm
Online- SinergyNet BDSM Community Resource — people and groups dedicated to the betterment of the BDSM lifestyle through open communication and the sharing of resources.
- PDX-ASB Mailing List — Want to keep in touch with the Portland scene and events via automatic email postings? Subscribe free to pdx-asb (about 300+ members). For further information on the Portland Alt.sex.bondage listserver send an email message to: http://www.portlandleather.org/site/majordomo@agora.rdrop.com and include the command info pdx-asb in both the subject header and body text.
- leatherpdx — This list exists to serve the organizational communication needs of the Leather and SM communities of Portland, Oregon. The list is not moderated for content. However, membership is restricted to persons who are (1) involved in the creation, maintenance, and enjoyment of a local organizational structure benefitting Portland’s Leather and SM communities, and (2) are known within these communities, regardless of whether they physically reside in Portland, Oregon. People who request a subscription may be asked to provide information which identifies them within Portland’s Leather and SM communities. The list owner reserves complete discretion regarding list subscriptions.To subscribe go to: http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/leatherpdx
EventsOrganizations- BadGirls - BadGirls is a social & educational group for women into SM. BadGirls holds regular workshops on scene safety and etiquette as well as a variety of other exciting, instructive topics. http://www.portlandleather.org/site/contact@pdxbadgirls.net , PO Box 17254, Portland, OR 97217-0254
- Blackout Leather Productions - Promoting the welfare, health and education of the gay and lesbian Leather/SM/Fetish community and to eliminate prejudice against that community.
- BodyBound — A Rope/Bondage/Sensuality Enthusiasts Group serving the Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA Metro Area and the US.
- Family Pride - We encourage everyone to be proud of all thier family members and to show it, especially to politicians, and those who vote. Equal rights - equal marriage for all.
- Imperial Sovereign Rose Court - The Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is Oregon’s oldest Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) organization. 50 years we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various 501c3 charities. Membership is open to all persons over the age of 21 who live within Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas or Columbia county. The ISRC does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or any other description used to categorize people.
- Leather Pride Project - The Leather Pride Project is an all-volunteer group dedicated to the positive promotion of the Leather-SM-Fetish-Bear lifestyles in the Pacific Northwest. The site offers an events calendar and comprehensive list of organizations, meetings and resources.
- Lulu’s Pervy Playhouse - Lulu's is a private BDSM party for self-identified women and transfolk who enjoy and respect women's sex and BDSM space. The website is http://www.luluspervyplayhouse.org/ . If you would like to participate, write to luluspervyplayhouse@yahoo.com.
- MAsT - is a support group for individuals involved in, or interested in, the Master/slave, Dominant/submissive lifestyle. It is an opportunity and forum for like-minded individuals to come together for discussion of issues of concern, to share ideas and gain/share knowledge of the M/s, D/s lifestyle. Everyone is welcome. There is no requirement to be in a M/s or D/s relationship to attend meetings.
- Monthly Men’s Play Party - Click here for information.
- Oregon Bears - The Oregon Bears is a social and service club for like-minded Bears, primarily in and near the mountains and valleys, rivers and streams of Oregon. Our members hail from all over the Pacific Northwest and many from exotic locales beyond. We’re first and foremost a friendly bunch, and we welcome additions to our Bear Family.
- The Sexual Minorities Roundtable - The Sexual Minorities Roundtable is held on the second Tuesday of every month at the Justice Center, Downtown Portland. The SMR meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. Conversation between community members and law enforcement can be a deterrent to hate crime.Get involved!
- Portland Leather Men - PLM is a social group for men, which has no bylaws, no politics, and no committees. This is just a sociable way to share a potluck dinner once a month in order to meet other men with similar interests. There is no sexual activity at PLM’s monthly dinners. But if the spirit moves you, you are certainly welcome to “arrange dessert, on your own time”! If you would like to know about future PLM potluck dinners, or to get on their mailing list, please click here to contact PLM’s coordinator.
- Portland Bisexual Alliance - Portland Bisexual Alliance (PBA) is a non-profit organization in Portland Oregon that works for the acceptance and in the interests of bi persons. We do this by hosting community-building events, doing political work for the rights and protection of bisexuals, and providing public education on bisexual issues. Telephone (bi-line): (503) 775-9717. Email (general inquires): PBA@biportland.org
- Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
- Phoenix Rising Foundation - A mental health agency in the Portland metropolitan area that affirms you sexual orientation or gender identification, making it possible to address the real issues you want to work on.Our mission is to promote the common interests and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and transgender people through mental health, education and other support services. Call (503) 223-8299.
- Rose City Discussion Club (RCDC) is the oldest pansexual, BDSM, alternative sexuality, and fetish club of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1993.
- Portland Whipper-Snappers - Whipper Snappers is a group dedicated to welcoming and mentoring the 18-30 crowd into the local BDSM community, and promoting education for all ages. Whipper Snappers is a pan-sexual group open to the public for all ages, genders, and orientations, with events held monthly. Some events are members only, and occasionally we have 18-30 years of age restricted events.
Disclaimer: The Portland Leather Alliance is not responsible for what occurs at any of the gatherings, organizations, activities or commercial establishments listed here. - It’s My Pleasure - NE Sandy at 64th, Portland, Oregon. Phone (503) 280-8080 It’s My Pleasure is a women’s bookstore and coffeehouse whose purpose is to support and empower women by providing workshops, discussions and guest speakers.
- Spartacus - 300 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, phone: 503.224.2604. Spartacus gives to PLA members a 10% discount on regular priced merchandise purchased at the retail location. We have a Community Resource area where customers can find literature or resources. We also stock the RCDC Newsletter, available for sale $2.00. Our staff is trained, knowledgeable, and willing to help in anyway we can. Customer service is our number one priority.
- KinkyMedical
- Family Pride - Family Pride where It’s All Relative and a portion of the proceeds go to support EQUAL MARRIAGE.
- CorsetConnection -wide variety of corsets, and accessories from our local company
National/International BDSM ResourcesDisclaimer: The Portland Leather Alliance is not responsible for what occurs at any of the gatherings, organizations, activities or commercial establishments listed here. Online Resources EventsThe BDSM Events Page - A listing of BDSM and Leather events around the country, with events in a calendar format so that they may be easily found SM Odyssey
Organizations/EstablishmentsList Servers- SM-ACT - The sm-act list is for SM activists to discuss SM activism and related activist issues such as sexual liberation, free speech, privacy rights, etc. To subscribe, click here and enter the following information in the body of the message: subscribe sm-act or from another account, besides subscribe sm-act.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 July 2008 08:56 )
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