Leather Fetish as Desire and Identity Reaffirmation

ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND THIS BLOG

My name is Jose F. Pacheco, and I write from Massachusetts. This blog explores leather fetish not only as an erotic desire but also as a form of identity reaffirmation. I don’t claim to be an authority on the subject. I aim to share personal reflections and encourage meaningful conversation beyond the erotic dimension of leather subculture. What remains after we take our leather off? If there is no substance beneath it, leather becomes just a costume. From time to time, I also reflect on broader topics affecting the mainstream gay community.