Ep8 - "Whip It Good" with WhipFather
Learn the basic practices of whip play and a short history lesson. Learn the parts of the whip, different types of whips and recommendations for setting the scene and risk-aware safety.
Whipfather’s journey began w/ his 1st whip. He didn’t know what that would turn into. When he tied up his boyfriend at twenty, he began to suspect. Despite hints of SM throughout his life, he didn’t act on them, staying on the leather fringe. At 21 he moved from small town PA to San Diego. In '88, he became clean/sober, joining Knights on Iron, a clean/sober gay motorcycle club. Getting involved with other groups, he created Hot Ash, San Diego. He learned of LeatherFest3, and after attending wanted to get involved. A friend chaired the event, suggested he help w/ LeatherFest4, and would eventually encourage him to take his place. Whipfather co-chaired LeatherFest5.
Clean/sober for 5 years but needing more support, he helped start a Leather/SM AA meeting, Sobriety and Miracles. In '97, he attended the 1st Leather Leadership Conference, began working with MCC, Leather Ministries, and Hemperial Court de San Diego, and set up events for heMsL.
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