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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The Fine Art of Corseting - August 18, 2009

Posted Tue, 07/28/2009 - 00:23 by programs

The Society of Janus presents: The Fine Art of Corseting with Autumn Adamme
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
8:00pm – 10:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
SF Citadel 1277 Mission St.(btwn 8th & 9th)
$5 Janus member (or reciprocal org.)
$15 non-member

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Newbie Only Coffee Social - July 27, 2009

Posted Tue, 07/21/2009 - 18:36 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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Xplore Series Medical and Electrical Play with Marc and Pilar - August 2, 2009

Posted Fri, 07/17/2009 - 18:58 by programs

Location: SF Citadel
1277 Mission Street
Between 9th and 8th Streets, closer to 9th Street

Note: This class is open to Janus members and non-members.

Cost: $5 (Janus Members) $15 (Non-Members)

About this program:
Many aspects of medical and electrical play are interesting enough for an entire program but this intro to these types of play will cover some of the basics - what they are, how people play - as well as some of the basic safety concerns involved. Various toys will be displayed and explained, and, if there is time, class members may experience some of the sensations.

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Fall 2009 Programs and Xplore Series Classes

Posted Fri, 07/17/2009 - 18:55 by programs

SOJ is pleased to present the following programs and Xplore Series classes this fall:

Be sure to look for the Janus postcard at fetish locales and local purveyors of kink gear and accessories. It lists all the Janus programs through November.

Aug. 18 The Fine Art of Corseting
SF Citadel, 8:00pm - 10:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm
Class size limited, please RSVP to Programs(at)SOJ(dot)org

Sept. 8 Slave Training with Mistress Tawnie

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Roller Derby Recap

Posted Fri, 07/17/2009 - 14:14 by social

Social hosted a group of small group of kinksters at the Bay Area Derby Girls (B.A.D. Girls for short) roller derby last Saturday, July 11. I am still buzzing from the excitement.

When we got there at 6:30, there was already a line. I knew it was going to be good. We raced inside and grabbed seats on the front row. Score! We had a small group, just seven, but we held our own cheering and booing like seasoned fans. The best part about the roller derby is that you don't have to learn a lot about rules to figure out how it works. You can pick out the lead jammer from by the glittery star on her helmet (and, well, because she is the one they are trying to beat to all hell while she tries to score points).

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Ask Janus: Is dirty talk kinky? How do I ask if it's okay to talk dirty?

Posted Fri, 07/10/2009 - 22:15 by askjanus

Is dirty talking considered a kink? I'd like to learn more about it and get better at doing it. I think it could be really fun but I don't want to offend anyone with things I want to say. One thing is that I think the word pussy is juvenile and I'd like to tell someone what to do with their cunt as dirty talk. I'm not sure if I should ask them before if it's okay to use that word or if it would be more hot to just spring it on them when we're playing. Do you have advice?

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Love, Leather & Connection - Celebrate! Saturday July 11, 2009 12 Noon

Posted Wed, 07/08/2009 - 13:45 by outreach

We laugh and celebrate too little right now. The economy, joblessness, IOUs from the State, Prop 8 all press upon our good humor and make us just a little crankier.

So when there's good reason to celebrate, we should all take pause.

At this Saturday's Janus Munch, two longtime Janus members will commit to each other in marriage. Todd is a former Janus webmaster and still doing work as historian. Mary was part of the Growing Pains team. They've known each other for three and a half years and now they're sealing the bond.

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Not Your Family’s Labor Day Picnic - September 7, 2009

Posted Mon, 07/06/2009 - 11:06 by social

Monday, September 7, 2009. After a weekend of vanilla picnics and family overload, come relax in the park with your kinky family. We’ll be barbecuing at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Come join us at 12:00 noon while we get the grills going for some good eats. Everything will wrap up around 4:00 pm.

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Ask Janus: Kink, BDSM and Leather - Which is it?

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 08:13 by askjanus

I've recently been introduced to the "kink scene" or the "BDSM scene". Those names make sense to me as far as my understanding of kink being related to exploring sex, role play, specific activities and social events. I've also seen the name "leather scene" and that is the part I don't understand. I have no interest in leather. In fact, I don't consume animal products, so wearing leather clothing is something I would never do. So what exactly does "leather scene" mean compared to "kink" or "BDSM"?

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