Welcome to Janus

SOJ is a not-for-profit, all volunteer, San Francisco-based education and support organization devoted to the art of safe, consensual and non-exploitative BDSM.

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SOJ Presents: CBT with Haven Wilde and Dr. PeePee - Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Posted Wed, 11/04/2009 - 02:47 by programs

Time: 8:00 to 10:00pm, Doors open at 7:30pm
Location: The SF Citadel
1277 Mission Street (near 9th)
www.sfcitadel.org

Note: This class is open to Janus members and non-members.
Cost: $5 (Janus members and reciprocal organizations)
$15 (All others)

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Newbie Only Coffee Social - October 26, 2009

Posted Tue, 10/20/2009 - 22:18 by welcoming

Are you new? We are too!

So you're new to kink and have questions. Everyone does.

* Maybe you've always been curious about the kink/BDSM scene but you'd like some support while you explore.
* Maybe you want to talk to people who have an idea of what you're going through.
* Maybe you just want to meet a few friendly faces before your first kink class or event.

Come to the Newbie Only Coffee Social!

Join Virginia (the Janus Mentoring Director) and Jeremy (the Janus Welcoming Director) with other new folks on the fourth Monday evenings of the month.

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SOJ Sampler Night - October 25 2009

Posted Mon, 10/12/2009 - 14:53 by programs

SoJ Sampler Night - Oct 25th
“It's baaaa-aaaaack!!”

date: Sunday, October 25, 2009
time: 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
where: SF Citadel
address: 1277 Mission at 9th St, San Francisco, CA map
cost: $8 members of Janus & reciprocals; $20 all others
dress code: Street wear is acceptable -- leatherwear is wonderful!!

The Society of Janus presents ...

Sampler Night!!!!
featuring some of the Bay Area's finest tops

Doors open at 6:00pm
Sampler stations available from 6:30 – 9:30 pm

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Panel on Kink and Disability - Wednesday October 14, 2009

Posted Sat, 10/10/2009 - 10:12 by programs

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009, 8:00pm – 10:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
SF Citadel, 1277 Mission (between 8th and 9th)
Cost: $5 (Janus members and reciprocal organizations); $15 (All others)
Please note: This panel discussion will be sign interpreted and is open to members and non-members.

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October 2009 podcast - Part 2 with Charles Moser

Posted Mon, 10/05/2009 - 12:05 by podcasts

This month, we have the second half of an interview with noted physician Dr. Charles Moser. This interview was conducted in the late 90s to be used for the Janus 25th Anniversary History project.

Enjoy.


Dr. Charles Moser interview, Part 2

October 2009 Growing Pains

Posted Mon, 10/05/2009 - 11:53 by growingpains

This is a special Folsom Street Fair issue that includes an interview with the Executive Director of Folsom Street Events, Demetri Moshoyannis. Plus a Top Ten and some fun photos.


October 2009 Growing Pains

Enjoy

Tight, Immobilizing Bondage with Jay Wiseman - Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Posted Fri, 10/02/2009 - 02:02 by programs

Thanks to some Folsom surplus, the Society of Janus will provide participants with rope (while supplies last) for practicing what they learn at Jay Wiseman's "Tight, Immobilizing Bondage" this Tuesday, October 6th at The Citadel, 1277 Mission (btwn 8th and 9th).

8:00pm - 10:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm).
$5 Janus members and reciprocal organizations; $15 all others

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Folsom Street Fair 2009 - a brief report

Posted Tue, 09/29/2009 - 17:40 by outreach

Fair officials estimate that more than 400,000 (yes 400 thousand) folks came out this past Sunday for a hot, sexy, quite kinky Folsom Street Fair. The weather could not have been better.

Society of Janus had an "anchor position" at 11th and Folsom Streets where we unofficially greeted Folsom crowds with education, information and a Charity Spanking and Flogging booth.

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Lazy Labor Day 2009 Picnic Recap - Off Leash

Posted Wed, 09/16/2009 - 23:48 by social

A couple weeks ago, a gaggle of our kinky friends came together in Golden Gate Park for SOJ's Not Your Family’s Labor Day Picnic. Picture this - the weather was perfect, sunny and warm with a light breeze. We had two big picnic tables in the sun, and people set up blankets in the shade of the trees. Tightrope walking (seriously), frisbee, a whole lot of blanket loafing, one underutilized hula hoop, and no day in the park is complete without doggies.

Jen and Christian were grill masters and kept the food coming all afternoon long - burgers and veggie burgers, hot dogs, and sausage links. There were more chips than we could fathom, homemade brownie bites, and yummy watermelon.

At one moment, the park rangers came by to check on people's fires and adherence to leash laws. There was a mad dash to get the doggies on leash. Giggles as there were more offers for leashes than dog owners. Hmmm....

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