Famous Leatherman, Lifestyle Educator, Psychotherapist & Author of The TIes That Bind and SlaveCraft,
Guy Baldwin, M.S.

Los Angeles-based psychotherapist, author and activist, Guy Baldwin, has worked professionally with erotically uncommon clients for the last 30 years. He has also traveled the US and Canada extensively to present a wide array of workshops and seminars to BDSM audiences and health-care professionals alike.

Baldwin has delivered keynote addresses for the International Leather Leadership Conference, the International Masters and slaves weekend, the Living in Leather convention of the National Leather Association, South Plains Leatherfest, the Austin Bash, and the Dominion Gathering, to name only a few.

Although the list of his published work is a long one, he is perhaps best known for his essays in DRUMMER magazine, many of which can be found in his 1993 book, TIES THAT BIND. His most recent book, SlaveCraft, now in its fourth printing, has offered us a view into the inner dynamics of erotic servitude that has been both compelling and controversial

In 1989, judges chose Guy to serve as the 11th International Mr. Leather, and the second Mr. National Leather Association concurrently.

In 2000, the Leather Archives and Museum honored him as a Centurion. Baldwin was awarded both the Pantheon and Dominion Lifetime Achievement Awards and in 2004, he was inducted into the Society of Janus Hall of Fame.

In 2008, and for only the third time in its 30 year history, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force honored Guy with its Leather Leadership Award.

Guy has been "in the Scene" steadily for 40 years and was heavily involved in the formative years of the Leathersex scene as we now know it. As such, he is a treasure trove of information of historical information about The Old Guard, early organizations, various erotic styles, the Master/slave experience, political activism, and other issues too numerous to mention here. This seminar will give those who attend the chance to pick Guy's brains on any related topic of interest.ce.

Simple: Mostly 60 Minutes of Q & A. Bring any question. Lurkers welcome.

In his 1994 book, Gay Soul, Mark Thompson calls Baldwin a "Writer, Healer, Teacher, and Visionary." Why?

Guy is a pioneering psychotherapist constantly pushing his profession to modernize its attitudes about radical sexuality. For five years, he wrote the first ever monthly column by a mental health professional for DRUMMER Magazine about kinky relationships.

Leather mentors world-wide often look upon Baldwin's books and essays as "required reading". An active player himself since1965, he once held national and an international title—both concurrently. In controversial essays, interviews and keynote speeches, Baldwin regularly challenges the leather world to re-think itself. In return, he has been honored with our community's highest accolades.

Here's a rare opportunity to toss him those questions that have been burning a hole in your mind. Arrive on time if you want a seat for this.