Leather: Hot or Not?

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What is the sexual appeal of leather? While attending an event at New York City's Nasty Pig store, this question was raised by a curious young lesbian. A cute, bookish cub attempted to enlighten her on his fascination, explaining that it all makes sense once you try it in the bedroom.

I've tried it in the bedroom. And I still don't get it. Another friend offered to throw light upon some gay men's attraction to leather by interpreting it as a "performance of masculinity" akin to dressing in drag. 

But is it really just the look that turns guys on? I think it goes deeper than that. Some people like the smell, the feeling and even the taste of leather. Then there's the whole dominant and submissive side to it, which is a whole other story altogether. Different people get hard over different things, you know? So where do you stand–is leather hot or not?

– Dewitt

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11 thoughts on “Leather: Hot or Not?

  1. Leather can be sexy – but most fetishwear isn’t. A hot guy wearing some stylish leather cuffs on his wrists? Yes. A big ole bear in a harness? Not so much my thing.
    I think for me it’s got as much to do with the guy wearing the leather, as with the leather itself.

  2. I totally agree, Adam! It depends who is wearing the leather and to what extent they have gone with it! Generally speaking though, I do NOT find leather fetishists hot at all. For some reason it reminds me of handlebar mustaches, stogies, chains, dungeons and really really ornery Masters. Though that maybe interesting porno fare, it seems rather silly to parlay into real life — sexual or otherwise!
    Though there were some CUTE guys at the NY Folsom thingie. Totally want to check it out. Though none of the guys I thought were cute were actually in any leather garb. Guess that proves my point!

  3. being a Vegan, I always had a problem with men and leather. If you’re into leather I’ll leave you alone, but only if you respect the fact that I’m Vegan.

  4. Eeewww…no thanks! Though I am aware it does have a niche in straight porn/fetish also, the leather scene is one of the quintessential, almost caricaturish, aspects of the “gay scene” that I detest so much. Like the first commenter said, a hint of leather accessory on a HOT guy would probably make him hotter but any more than that, I lose my hard on.

  5. What’s the leather fetishes without referencing it to the Tom of Finland illustrations. As someone mentioned in their post, the caricaturish aspects can easily be connected to the overly-muscled mustachioed men, and (delusional) grandeur of the overly proportioned penis.
    Shoes, belts and favorite leather couch are too good to passing them over to the local chapter of the Kidney Foundation.

  6. I see a guy in leather and I think “gay cliche.” Especially those ridiculous harness things. C’mon, the ’70s are long gone.

  7. yeah, leather’s pretty gross. it’s cowhide that people wear, all treated with chemicals to make it last, etc etc. i’d much rather have something less-creepy and synthetic. or better yet, nothing at all.

  8. Wow, its hard to hear everyone say they dont like it. I normally seem to find leather to be very hot. It is unlike any other fabric and has its own unique feel. Even sex on a leather couch is HOT! I do enjoy the smell and feel of it. It brings out that inner desire about it that stirs around the curiousity we all have about leather. I can and do on occasion, get into the whole Dom/Sub scene, but the leather community and the dom/sub can easily be differed. Just think of your hot guy in some leather jeans and what does that make you feel

  9. NOT HOT! I repeat..NOT HOT! Total turnoff..for sure. We as a community need to weed this out of our “culture”. Its gross and dated.

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