Gear

Still looking forward to Hard On. The tricky bit is deciding what to wear that both fits into the dress code and isn't too "cloney". I'm not talking about the 70s "moustache and leather" look here - although that would probably be acceptable at Hard On - but just the danger of being dressed identically with everybody else there. I almost bought a leather harness but I reckon that, in combination with the Doc Martens, leather jockstrap and chaps, would have made up exactly the "formula" Hard On outfit. (As you can read, I've never been before, but have a fair idea of what people wear from looking at photos on line.) Instead I'll probably wear a lycra vest. Being pretty skinny, I think this will look slightly better than a bare chest, that would only display all my ribs...

Hard On

Looking forward to a bit of sleaze at the end of the month - a trip to Hard On club in London, where I was determined to go before I get too old! I finally got round to joining last week, and the train and hotel are already booked. I've heard lots about the club, and did once go to its forerunner, Fist - although that was a few years ago now.

Obviously I've had to decide what to wear: fetishwear is essential. I already had the boots, a leather jacket and some leather jeans, but this needs something a little bit more striking. I gather lots of the Hard On regulars wear rubber. I've tried that (most recently in Berlin at Easter) and decided I don't like it. Apart from the fact that it takes forever to put on and is a major struggle to get off again, it makes you sweaty - in my book, not a turn on. Have got a new pair of leather chaps and a leather jockstrap.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not into anything "hardcore" but I do like a bit of "safe sleaze".