Bite the Fruit — Kink & Fetish

The Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) Weekend 2026, a major annual LGBTQ+ leather and fetish community event held in Washington DC, is scheduled for January 15–19, 2026. Key Event Details Host Venue: The primary festivities center at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Main Activities Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest: The centerpiece competition where a titleholder is chosen. Leather Cocktails: A historic, formal social event held on Saturday evening. Exhibit Hall: A bustling marketplace featuring leather goods, fetish gear, and adult toys from various vendors. Hours: Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday, 11am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm. Parties: High-energy circuit and fetish parties including "LUST" (kick-off), "KINK:...

If you and your partner are looking to mix it up or just try something new, a sex sling can be an excellent way to embark on a new adventure or try new positions without spraining something. What is a sex sling? In its simplest form, a sex sling suspends you or your partner in the air while enabling the other to move around more freely, offering a variety of angles and positions for all kinds of sex (not just penetration). Sex slings (also called sex swings or love swings) can be crafted from various materials, such as rope, leather,...

  April 26 and 27: Dan Savage's HUMP! Film Festival is screening Part One of its 19th annual lineup, featuring 23 brand-new, hot, creative, and often downright hilarious short subject, adult films created by real people for real people. Every year, creators from across the country and around the world submit films to HUMP! that explore the spectrum of human desires and pleasures, and celebrate a full range of body types, shapes, ages, colors, sexualities, genders, and an overall spirit of sex-positivity. Black Cat 1811 14th Street NW Washington DC 20009   We can't wait for you to see the...

What is a kink? What is a fetish? Is there a difference? A kink is a broad term that covers any and all sexual interests, behavior, and preferences that are thought to be unconventional or non-mainstream. For many, unconventional refers to using props, other body parts, or incorporating non-sexual activity into the sexual experience. Props are things like whips, ropes, costumes, leather, spanking, and handcuffs. There’s nothing wrong with being kinky, but some people regard some kinks as perverse. Actually, kinks can add to the experience of sexual intimacy. They are the things that you can do to spice things...

One Night Only at Black Cat1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009Saturday, April 29 • 7pm & 9:30pmLike this post for a chance to win two tickets. Winner will be announced on April 20.Tickets | More Information | Trailer