Episode 13-Hardy Haberman

Welcome Hardy Haberman to subMERGE to chat with Leia about the evolution of old school to current day Leather lifestyle, energy exchange in scenes, and playing with pain through changing your mindset about it. We discuss the importance of supporting sex workers and their ability to vet their clients online, without the interference of government legislation. Visit https://www.woodhullfoundation.org to learn how you can help more.

A little about Hardy Haberman: Long time LGBT activist and member of the leather community since the mid 1970’s, Hardy is still an enthusiastic participant in the leather scene. He is author of several books on kink related subjects including The Family Jewels: A Guide to Male Genital Play and Torment published by Greenery Press, and Soul of a Second Skin: The Journey of a Gay Christian Leatherman and Shouts in the Wilderness, Daily Meditations for Leatherfolk. Find Hardy's Books Here. His awards include the “Leather Leadership Award” from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, “Man of the Year” and “Lifetime Achievement” Awards from NLA-I, the “Leatherman’s Heart Award” from Southwest Leatherfest and most recently the “Jack Stice Memorial Award” at South Planes Leatherfest. Most recently he was awarded the Marcus Hernandez Lifetime Achievement Award at Pantheon on Leather. Hardy is a columnist for the Dallas Voice and is currently the Co-Chairperson on the Board of Directors of the Woodhull Freedom Foundation in Washington, DC. https://www.woodhullfoundation.org He lives in Dallas where he and his boy celebrated 27 years together as partners in play and life. Shout Out’s and Books Mentioned: Learning the Ropes by Race Bannon, Screw the Roses Send Me the Thorns by Philip Miller and ALL BOOKS by Hardy Haberman, himself. :)

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