16. April 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

Terrence Higgins Trust has just launched a new website called ‘Hardcell‘ aimed at gay men interested in rough sex, S&M and other other hard core sexual practices. The site combines facts about sexual health and recreational drug use with information about sex acts and rough sex.

This is the first time a sexual health organization has produced such a comprehensive website aimed at men interested in this scene. The site has a section dedicated to sexually transmitted infections including causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention. It also has a section on recreational drugs giving clear information on the effects and risks of drugs from GHB to Viagra. In addition, Hardcell covers issues such as sex ‘addiction’, sexual dysfunction and personal safety.

Will Nutland, Strategic Lead for Health Promotion and Health Improvement at Terrence Higgins Trust said “When we were researching the site we found that men had questions about specific sex scenes but they didn’t know where to get reliable information. The website provides up-front information right through from bondage to S&M. The site not only focuses on the pleasures of hard sex - it looks at the risks of mixing different types of drugs during sex, avoiding trouble during sex, and gives information on where the law currently stands on S&M sex. Hard Cell has been designed for men into S&M and men who are curious about harder sex.”

The website is aimed at gay men who are over 18.

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9. April 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

International Puppy & Trainer Conference

September 26th - 28th, 2008 

Dallas, Texas

Whether you are a puppy, a Trainer or just curious about the lifestyle, we encourage you to join us at The Sterling Hotel for the IPTC and pup out!

This weekend will include classes specifically designed for pups and trainers as well as a panel discussion with pups and a trainer to field questions and topics. All pups need play time, so there will be three scheduled mosh pit times available for all those pups who want to really get into head space and have fun with other pups. Vendors from across the nation will be displaying there wares.

IPTC is held in conjunction with Beyond Vanilla (BV) .Registration is done through the Beyond Vanilla website - click here. Your registration is good for IPTC and BV. For hotel reservations, please ask for the Beyond Vanilla Room Rate of $72/night

For information about the IPTC workshops, panel discussions, puppy mosh pits, presenters and more see http://pupout.com/iptc.html

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