Leather harnesses may have taboo origins, but they’re considered borderline tame these days.
They’re practically the gay uniform at events like Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco (above), and you’ll also see variations of them at virtually every circuit party or big gay nightlife extravaganza.
But if you need a reminder that we really do all live in bubbles, look no further than this innocent (and we mean innocent) question that popped up on a Tumblr photo of someone’s sizable harness collection.
Here’s the photo:
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Well one naive commenter was thoroughly confused and put forth this simple, puzzling query:
“Holy sh*t,” they remarked. “How many dogs do you have?”
Someone was quick to reply: “Sweetheart, no.”
And later the pure soul who asked the question responded: “I have been recently informed that these harness thingies are not, in fact, for dogs.”
Then came this:
The more you know!
Kangol
Live and learn!
PinkoOfTheGange
Most guys don’t even know what harnesses are for, and they have become disco wear. #FunnySad
BTW those in the picture are just costumes. Some subs are just so into the glamor.
Prax07
Not sure exactly what they’re for either, just that guys wearing them look goofy/silly as hell instead of whatever look it is they’re actually going for.
Jack Meoff
They are all for show these days and many guys wearing them look ridiculous. The only this they do during sex is get in the way.
RIGay
Some people are just into the scene. Yes, I’ve known a lot of leather boys in my life, but I’ve also known a lot of leather girls, too.
MORE IMPORTANTLY… some people have the BODY TYPE that can carry off wearing leather. Even when I was at my most fit, I still looked like a Weeble when I put on my leather shorts or jock, chaps were just down-right wretched. It was NOT a good look. Leather is UNFORGIVING. Tall, skinny, 3% body fat – sure. Lesson learned – stick to the winter jacket and leave the chaps to the muscle boys.
Fun fact – visit the Boston Eagle in late January. You will surely see chaps worn over thermal underwear.
radiooutmike
How is the Eagle? I always end up at The Alley.
nickedbeater
RIGay is right about that. Maybe flannel is best for unremarkable physiques. Especially fatties. That was once der rigeur for gays. Fashion is cyclical?
dinard38
I never understood fetishes like this. Leather harnesses, leather pants, etc. Seems dated now.
woodin
And velor track suits were all the rage in English gay scence… some times taste is all in the mouth