KUMA: SMBD Resources

SMBD RESOURCES

Web and Print Resources

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Bay Area Women Of Color in SMBD Photo Project

Articles on Kuma
S/M: Sexual Deviance or Sexual Freedom? by Samiya A. Bashir
Living Out Politically Incorrect Fantasies by Viola Johnson

Fiction on Kuma
Punishment or Pleasure by kyra{F}
Bond Lust by debra diana blue
Pierced by D.W.
Cotton Gloves by Joli Agnew
They Think They Know Me by Qwriter

Organizations / Events

Black Expression Alternative Tastes aka (Black BEAT) Black BEAT is an independent, non-profit, social organization founded by African American members of the D/s, BDSM and Leather community. All races, ethnicities, and sexual preferences are welcome and encouraged to join us for our conference.

DESIRE DESIRE is a weekend retreat for leather women. Our goal is to create an environment where we can learn, experience new things and fulfill our wildest desires.

Places

SF Citadel Citadel is leather space / community center in the heart of San Francisco. It's an educational center featuring classes and events for both the experienced and the curious newcomer--everyone is welcome.

Websites

Bay Area Women Of Color in SMBD Photo Project Expanding the aesthetic and cultural perception of the BDSM community by promoting artistically tasteful photographic images of Women of Color in BDSM

Dark Connections BDSM for people of color. Includes well researched links/reference pages, bdsm dictionary, history, personals, etc.

F.I.S.T. Home Page F.I.S.T. stands for Females Investigating Sexual Terrain. Includes a very, very good links page to other S/M information.

Lesbian Sex Mafia Though based in NY, the website has a List Of Other SM Women's Groups. LSM has also issued a statement about the difference between SM and Abuse

The Frugal Domme Lots of info including, Etiquette Tips and advice for New Doms/Subs.

The Beginner's Guide to Dominance and Submission Has explanations, definitions, and more

The Newbie Pack Several articles about dom/sub in general and basic safety information.

The Nine Degrees Of Submission Shows the different kinds of submissives (you don't have to be into humiliation or be a 'slave'

Castle Realm Resource center that has special sections dedicated to Doms and subs.

Web Groups

Dark Connections This is the official discussion group for darkconnections.com. Use this area to chat with other Dark Connections members and upload photos.

Mahogany Pleasures of Darkness The mission of Mahogany Pleasures of Darkness is to provide an entry point, and forum for African American, and other people of color, who are Dominants, Submissives, and Switches to meet and exchange ideas.

Print Resources/Books

The New Bottoming Book The Topping Book : Or, Getting Good at Being Bad Consensual Sadomasochism : How to Talk About It and How to Do It Safely

The Compleat Spanker The Ultimate Guide to Strap-On Sex Bondage on a Budget

A Hand in the Bush : The Fine Art of Vaginal Fisting Kinkycrafts : 99 Do-It-Yourself S/m Toys for the Kinky Handyperson SM 101: A Realistic Introduction

The Second Coming : A Leatherdyke Reader Coming to Power : Writings and Graphics on Lesbian S/M Learning the Ropes: A Basic Guide to Safe and Fun S/m Lovemaking

Leatherwomen Leatherwomen III : The Clash of the Cultures Dhampir : Child of the Blood

Organizations / Events
Black Expression Alternative Tastes aka (Black BEAT)	Black BEAT is an independent, non-profit, social organization founded by African American members of the D/s, BDSM and Leather community. All races, ethnicities, and sexual preferences are welcome and encouraged to join us for our conference.
DESIRE	DESIRE is a weekend retreat for leather women. Our goal is to create an environment where we can learn, experience new things and fulfill our wildest desires.
Places
SF Citadel	Citadel is leather space / community center in the heart of San Francisco. It's an educational center featuring classes and events for both the experienced and the curious newcomer--everyone is welcome.
Websites
Bay Area Women Of Color in SMBD Photo Project	Expanding the aesthetic and cultural perception of the BDSM community by promoting artistically tasteful photographic images of Women of Color in BDSM
Dark Connections	BDSM for people of color. Includes well researched links/reference pages, bdsm dictionary, history, personals, etc.
F.I.S.T. Home Page	F.I.S.T. stands for Females Investigating Sexual Terrain. Includes a very, very good links page to other S/M information.
Lesbian Sex Mafia	Though based in NY, the website has a List Of Other SM Women's Groups. LSM has also issued a statement about the difference between SM and Abuse
The Frugal Domme	Lots of info including, Etiquette Tips and advice for New Doms/Subs.
The Beginner's Guide to Dominance and Submission	Has explanations, definitions, and more
The Newbie Pack	Several articles about dom/sub in general and basic safety information.
The Nine Degrees Of Submission	Shows the different kinds of submissives (you don't have to be into humiliation or be a 'slave'
Castle Realm	Resource center that has special sections dedicated to Doms and subs.
Web Groups
Dark Connections	This is the official discussion group for darkconnections.com. Use this area to chat with other Dark Connections members and upload photos.
Mahogany Pleasures of Darkness	The mission of Mahogany Pleasures of Darkness is to provide an entry point, and forum for African American, and other people of color, who are Dominants, Submissives, and Switches to meet and exchange ideas.

Print Resources/Books
The New Bottoming Book	The Topping Book : Or, Getting Good at Being Bad	Consensual Sadomasochism : How to Talk About It and How to Do It Safely
The Compleat Spanker	The Ultimate Guide to Strap-On Sex	Bondage on a Budget
A Hand in the Bush : The Fine Art of Vaginal Fisting	Kinkycrafts : 99 Do-It-Yourself S/m Toys for the Kinky Handyperson	SM 101: A Realistic Introduction
The Second Coming : A Leatherdyke Reader	Coming to Power : Writings and Graphics on Lesbian S/M	Learning the Ropes: A Basic Guide to Safe and Fun S/m Lovemaking
Leatherwomen	Leatherwomen III : The Clash of the Cultures	Dhampir : Child of the Blood