CELEBRATING YOUR SEXUALITY

While sexual energy can be powerful—it is also fragile. It has to be nurtured and it has to be protected.  BY DR. STEVE GANZELL There are some guys who look forward for years to crossing some imaginary threshold and entering Read more

PrEP’s First Fail

A PreP-adherent gay male tested positive for HIV after being exposed to an extremely rare strain of that virus. BY BRENDEN SHUCART HIV activists, advocates, and healthcare professionals gathered in Boston last month for the annual CROI (Conference on Retroviruses Read more

ROPE BONDAGE ART

PHOTOS BY DOMASAN “Art is an expression of human creation. It can be in all forms and thoughts,” states L.A. based rope artist and photographer Domasan. “Through rope art I try to bring out a person’s energy, peace and beauty. Read more

THE WOLFF PACK

VIP Dental Spas in West Hollywood joins forces with THE FIGHT to help one gay man regain his confidence.  BY ANDY NICASTRO Four years into his recovery from crystal meth addiction, Wolffgang Scott’s life has done a complete turnaround. There is plenty Read more

LALP Guide 2016 | The Contestants

CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND The Contestants The 17th Annual Mr. L.A. Leather Contest will take place on Saturday April 2, 2016 at the historic Globe Theater in Downtown LA’s Broadway Theater District.  Ten men will compete to succeed Mr. Read more

LALP Guide 2016 | The LA30

CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND The LA30 Extraordinary leaders are ensuring our future.   The LALC has established The LA30 Program in order to identify supporters of L.A.’s leather community willing to make a commitment of at least $250 per person Read more

LALP Guide 2016 | The Charity Partners

CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND THE CHARITY PARTNERS The LA Leather Pride Committee is proud to announce the following 3 charity partners who will share in the success of our 2016 event. THE ONE ARCHIVES FOUNDATION The ONE Archives Foundation Read more

LALP Guide 2016 | The Judges

CELEBRATING THE TIES THAT BIND THE JUDGES Your judges for the Mr. L.A. Leather 2016 contest. For more detailed bios on each judge visit losangelesleatherpride.com.   PATRICK SMITH International Mr. Leather | Mr. LA Leather | Eagle LA Mr. Leather Read more

The City by Paulo Murillo| 03.2016

Elton John, Lady Gaga Concert  Elton John surprised fans in West Hollywood with a free pop-up concert at the historical Tower Records building on Sunset Boulevard. Sir Elton dipped into his vault of classic hits and he also showcased some Read more

The Epidemic | 03.2016

HIV Prevention Outreach APLA Health & Wellness unveils “It Feels Good” PrEP ad campaign. BY VICTOR MELAMED APLA Health & Wellness (APLAHW) announced the launch of their new “It Feels Good” Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) advertising campaign last month. The new ads Read more