June 2010 Growing Pains

It's our Pride issue. Thank you to all who contributed to this month's issue.

As always, I am eagerly awaiting your submissions at GPeditor AT soj DOT org.

Your Editrix,
HAVEN WILDE

I'm very happy to be starting my second term as Orientation Director! I get to meet a lot of interesting people as they enter the organization. Some have been kinky for years but are taking first steps into a more public scene or community involvement, while others are relocating from other cities and excited to be exploring our wonderful area. Some are brand new to kink, and coming to an orientation is the most kinky thing they've done so far.

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm)
SF Citadel 1277 Mission St. (btwn 8th and 9th)
Cost: $5 Janus members and reciprocal organizations, $15 all others

Please note: you do not need to be a member to attend. Janus programs are open to all attendees 18 years of age and older who have a personal, positive interest in BDSM.

About our program:

Take this opportunity to learn from the Northwest Master/slave 2010 titleholders, Liza and her slave Jody, on the thought-provoking topic of training techniques inspired by the animal world. Masters and slaves, and Dominants and submissives will come away with powerful new possibilities. If you don’t think you have an interest in M/s, this class may provide you with some insight into the heat and fun that fuel the dynamic.

2:00pm – 5:00pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
SF Citadel 1277 Mission St. (btwn 8th and 9th)
Cost: $5 Janus members and reciprocal organizations, $15 all others

Please note: you do not need to be a member to attend. Janus programs are open to all attendees 18 years of age and older who have a personal, positive interest in BDSM.

About our program:

Bottoms, don’t you just hate it when someone messes with your mind? Or…do you actually love it, just a little…

Tops, do you get a thrill out of making your bottom squirm, or pulling off a good mindfuck?

Be a Mentor!
You can support the next generation of kinksters.

The SOJ is looking for Mentors of all genders, orientations, roles and depravities for new Janus Members! Mentors of all experience levels and technical abilities are encouraged to join our dynamic Mentoring Program. You may have only a few years experience or you may be an expert in your chosen field of kink; you can shape the next generation!

* Giving just a little bit of your time to a Newbie kinkster (even over the phone or by email) will make a huge difference to their development!