Welcome to the BLUF blog
The articles here can also be found in our members' only Magazine pages, and have been shared here because we think they're of interest to the wider leather/fetish community. Click on a title to see the article in full, and feel free to make public comments using Disqus.
Keep the leather scene alive - sign up to our 12x12 pledge
One of the most important things that BLUF does every year is to organise meetings around the world; these are arranged by volunteers, and take place in the UK, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, the United States, and many other countries. At many of these, attendance is excellent – at The Backstreet in London, for example, we’ll regularly …
Published 26 December 2011. Read more...
The importance of asking questions
Leather and BDSM don’t have to go together, but for many people – including of course a substantial proportion BLUF members – they’re natural bedfellows. But for those who are new to one or the other, it can sometimes be a bewildering arena in which to take your first steps. While those who have found a site like BLUF and perhaps submitted an ap …
Published 18 November 2011. Read more...
A gallery of leather event posters
This collection of posters and flyers from events that we've advertised on the BLUF website is by no means complete - the bulk of the collection is from 2011, with a few from 2010. However, we do think it's worth keeping a record of these, so that people can look back at them and remember the event, or other designers can seek inspiration. An …
Published 10 November 2011. Read more...
Joining BLUF doesn’t have to break the bank
Often, when I’m out and about in bars, the subject of leather comes up. When it does, I don’t leap in and say “I’m the BLUF webmaster.” Instead, it’s interesting to listen to what people say, especially if matters do turn to BLUF. And when they do, very often there’s a perception that BLUF is a club that’s probably not for them, because they can …
Published 09 November 2011. Read more...
Welcome to the BLUF blog
I'm pleased to announce the new BLUF blog section of the site. Why does BLUF need a blog when we already have a magazine section on the site? Well, the main reason is that it allows us to share some of that material, if we want, with a wider public. So, for example, if we wanted to share comments about the leather scene, and get feedback from …
Published 08 November 2011. Read more...
Announcing BLUF Bristol
We're pleased to announce the new BLUF Bristol nights. BLUF will be members meeting for the launch of BLUF@Bristol on the 21st of October in the capital of England's West Country. The event will be held at GEAR, one of Bristol's regular monthly leather & fetish nights. Please note that registration with GEAR is required in advance if you're not …
Published 21 August 2011. Read more...