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Am I Queer Enough?
Hi, hello, yes. Let me introduce myself. I’m a genderfluid, non-binary, AFAB person. I don’t always look queer but trust me, I am. I’ve fallen into infatuation with a few good women, dated and loved a mustache-wearing triple pronoun using non-binary, and my current boyfriend even calls me his cute clown-boyfriend. Though, even with all of this blatant evidence of me being far from straight, I still find myself asking the question, “Am I queer enough?”
Increasing Access
Sexual citizenship is the recognition of one's right to sexual self-expression, and that same recognition of a right in others. While it sounds simple, it is important to reflect on how this is carried out in our everyday lives. Historically, society has pathologized those who live on what some might call the “outskirts'' of societal norms.
Legislating Prostitution
Across the United States, the purchase of sex is criminalized, with Nevada being the notable exception where buying and selling sex is legalized in very specific areas under restrictive conditions. Evidence demonstrates that criminalizing prostitution results in increased violence and exploitation, and advocates argue that prohibition is extremely harmful.
Introducing the 2024 Las Vegas Title Holders
As the sun sets over the glittering lights of the Las Vegas Strip, a new group of leaders rises to claim their place in the spotlight. We are thrilled to introduce the 2024 Las Vegas Title Holders, a distinguished group representing the heart and soul of our vibrant queer kink and leather communities.
Embracing Kink After 50
Practicing kink over the age of 50 is a journey that blends wisdom, experience, and a profound understanding of one’s desires and boundaries. For many, the concept of kink becomes more approachable and less intimidating with age.
So You Think You May Be Polyamorous?
Do you struggle with monogamy? Has your relationship grown stale and boring? Did you get caught with a chick on the side? Have you considered giving polyamory a try?
Johnny Be Good
Johnny Donovan began his adult career with Sean Cody, whereas “Deacon,” his boy-next-door charm, strong on-screen presence, and natural talent for engaging with the camera, won over legions of horny fans. Now seeking to explore new horizons, Donovan has transitioned to KinkMen, where he is showcasing his versatility as a dom and sub and embracing more diverse and intense roles.
Exploring the Intersection of Cannabis and Sexual Pleasure
In recent years, cannabis has been gaining recognition not only for its medicinal properties but also for its potential to enhance sexual experiences. As societal attitudes toward cannabis continue to evolve, more people are discovering the multifaceted ways in which it can contribute to intimacy, relaxation, and pleasure.
From the Editor
Summer is heating up, and so is our kink! As the sun shines brighter, so does our excitement for the upcoming Las Vegas PRIDE Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. This year promises to be a spectacular celebration of love, diversity, and community, and we hope to see many of you there.
Pin-up Doll Singer Sir Queen JET Embodies “Male Femininity”
Growing up in Scottsdale, AZ, was not a happy experience for Sir Queen JET. Neither of her parents was a happy person, and their unhappiness impacted her own. “I’m an empath, so I tend to absorb the emotions of those around me,” the singer explains. “I think that deep down, there was a joy in me yearning to get out, but it was not the right time.”
VEGAS TOOLBOX: Kink Built Better
If you’re going to build a house, you’ll need some basic tools. It’s the same with building your BDSM, Kink, and Fetish interests; you’ll need to know what tools you can play with. Vegas Toolbox follows the tradition of leather education by providing leather, kinky, BDSM, and lifestyle individuals with the foundational tools they need to play with others, build community, and be the most authentic versions of themselves.
The Daring Spectacle of Abandon
In the heart of Las Vegas, where the glitz and glamour of the Strip meets the avant-garde, a peculiar and daring spectacle called "Abandon" has found its home at the Las Vegas Theatre. This immersive experience takes theatergoers on a journey into the realms of sadism, inspired by the notorious Marquis de Sade and his controversial work, "120 Days of Sodom."
High on Life
I know what you’re thinking — Las Vegas, the city of Sin — the Devil’s playground, a place where adults 21 and over can indulge in any vice, wherever they want. Open alcohol containers, cigarettes indoors, topless pool clubs… BUT publicly consuming the cannabis you purchased legally? ILLEGAL…ish.
To Those Who Love Queerly
I’ve never had a very good grasp on love. As a queer, kinky, and neurodivergent individual from a dysfunctional family, my ideas of love - what it means, how it is shown, who it is given to - have always seemed to drift from what I was taught love should be by the people and structures around me.
Interview with the LVPC
The Las Vegas Puppy Coalition, also known as the LVPC, is a local kink group created by Pup Muttley. They specifically focus on pet-play and are constantly building community in the Las Vegas Valley. I am a part of the LVPC and pet-play community. Some of you might know me as “Las Vegas Pup 2023” of Proud & Kinky.
Photographer Turned Pornographer— Mr. Pam
When I was about 6 years old, my dad bought our first camera. Back in the 1980’s, before smartphones and digital cameras, it was all film. For the younger kinksters out there, you literally had to go to the store, buy a roll of film, carefully put the film inside the camera, then bring the finished roll to a film developing store.
Kink and Clink
Kink has varied interests. For starters, bondage or impact play are common kinks in BDSM, but what if I told you about a kinky community that many haven’t heard of or thought to explore? This fetish includes bondage, discipline, punishment, and even humiliation.
Las Vegas PRIDE Festival 2023
As the excitement mounted for the big day, it was as nice as ever to travel to Las Vegas for the incredible Las Vegas PRIDE 2023 event. On the backs of a great event last year, the Faustian Society and Sanctuary Studios were more than excited to show our wares and get down to some real BDSM Business in the Dungeon Erotica.
Buffets, Booty, and BDSM
Little did I know that when the curvaceous vixen Lady Coquine (aka PROUD & Kinky magazine editor, Jennifer) randomly followed me on Instagram, it would lead me onto one of the greatest adventures of my life thus far.
From the Editor
Wishing all the kinksters in Las Vegas and beyond a Happy 2024! Looking back on 2023, PROUD & Kinky was able to accomplish some major goals. We dipped our toes into sponsoring Leather Titles for Las Vegas, and I think it has been a success to have community leaders step into these roles.
Let Me Wear Your Words With PRIDE
Join us during and after the Las Vegas PRIDE parade, on 10/6/23 @ 7 PM to keep celebrating diversity with live art. Ashley will be located on Fremont Street toward the end of the parade, ready with a canvas of skin for your expressions. This artist and activist invites you to respectfully use her body as a space for your art and thoughts.
The Punk Rock Museum
Visiting The Punk Rock Museum provides a unique opportunity to delve into punk rock’s vibrant and rebellious world while recognizing its intrinsic connection to queer culture. Punk rock, with its infamous nonconformist spirit, has always provided a platform for marginalized communities to express themselves and challenge societal norms.
Sex Magick
I don’t think I’ve ever seen “Sex Magick” listed as a sexual kink. The Miriam-Webster dictionary defines kink as “relating to, having, or appealing to unconventional tastes especially in sex”. While the goal of Sex Magick is not orgasm for sexual pleasure, it is most definitely unconventional and, therefore, qualifies as a kink.
Introducing the 2023 Las Vegas Title Holders
Pride is fully expressing yourself with sexuality and individuality and being part of a continuous community effort. It’s about bringing everyone together and helping make the world a more beautiful and unified place.