mentoring's blog

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.

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!

**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.

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.