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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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