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Newbie Only Coffee Social - March 8, 2010

Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 00:04 by mentoring

**New Day and a New Location**

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 us with other new folks on the second Monday evenings of the month.

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August 2009 Newbie Only Coffee Social - a special evening!

Posted Tue, 08/25/2009 - 15:07 by mentoring

We had a fun turnout at yesterday's Newbie Only Coffee Social, including an invited guest hostess who generously shared her expansive experience with the eager crowd, providing a special evening.

The small and boisterous group of Newbies asked questions ranging from the basics of a private scene to the complex nature of the San Francisco Leather community. We shared stories of exploits gone wrong and scenes done very right. Upon request, we even performed a brilliant re-enactment of an awkward first negotiation for a public play scene.

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Am I experienced enough to be a Mentor?

Posted Mon, 06/29/2009 - 07:14 by mentoring

I've been involved with BDSM for awhile, but I'm not as experienced as some of the more well known people in the scene. How would I know if I'm experienced enough to be a mentor? Thanks.

The first step in becoming an SOJ Mentor is to email me at mentoring (at) soj (dot) org.

Any SOJ member with an honest, open interest in kink can participate in the Mentoring Program. Even if you aren’t San Francisco’s pre-eminent Bastinado Expert (or whatever your interest is!), many new members can greatly benefit from someone who has been around a little while.

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Pervert Eager Minds

Posted Sat, 06/20/2009 - 10:43 by mentoring

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

SOJ is looking for Mentors of all genders, orientations, roles and depravities for New Janus Members!

  • Giving just a little bit of your time to a Newbie kinkster (even over the phone or by email) will make a huge difference!
  • Talk with your Mentee about your experiences, answer their questions, help them find their way and be one of their resources.
  • The Mentoring Program provides lots of outside support to both Mentors and Mentees.
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