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Since the mid-70’s Hardy has been active in the leather community and a member
of many BDSM/Fetish organizations including Dallas Motorcycle Club, Leather Rose
Society, NLADallas, Discipline Corps and a founding member of
Inquisition-Dallas. Considering himself a “Pain Technologist” he specializes in
CBT and has an unusual fondness for clips clamps and clothespins, as well as
more esoteric SM play. Professionally he is a filmmaker. His documentary on the
leather lifestyle “LEATHER” has won numerous awards and appeared in festivals
around the world, and his latest film, “Out of the Darkness, The Reality of SM”
is currently being used by health care professionals around the world. His
non-leather projects include the documentary “The Big Fair” a look inside the
State Fair of Texas, which is soon to be distributed.
Outside his filmmaking, he is a gay political activist, author & speaker on
aspects of the SM/Leather scene. His first book “The Family Jewels, A guide to
male genital play and torment” is available at bookstores everywhere.
He was awarded NLAI’s Man of the Year award in 1999 and in 2007 he was honored
with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Leather Association
International. Since April, 1995, he and his boy Patrick have been living
together in Dallas with their Feline Mistresses, Elvira and Samantha and
newcomer Jack-The-Cat. |
 Soul of a Second Skin: The Journey of a Gay
Christian Leatherman
by Hardy Haberman
Price: $16.95
Paperback: 126 pages
ISBN: 978-1-934625-38-5
Can a Christian be kinky? That’s a question that is rarely asked. More
specifically, can a gay leathermen be a Christian? That is the key question
that this book seeks to answer. Nationally known and respected leatherman,
author and speaker Hardy Haberman reveals his spiritual journey and gives
readers both kinky and straight insight into the soul of his beliefs. His views
on the BDSM lifestyle and Christianity are enlightening, entertaining and
sometimes controversial, but the story of his journey is sure to be thought
provoking.
For anyone seeking to reconcile their religious and spiritual beliefs with
their sexuality and kink, this book is a valuable resource. For people
unfamiliar with the Leather /BDSM/Fetish community, this book offers a glimpse
into the world of radical sexuality. For Christians, it is witness to the
extravagant grace of God and a testament to an unconventional pathway to
abundant life.
Yes, it is not only possible to be a gay Christian leatherman, but it can
be an interesting journey getting there.
 Playing With Pain: Stories from
My Life in Leather
by Hardy Haberman
Price: $17.95
Paperback: 130 pages
ISBN: 978-1-934625-17-0
Call it an intense stimulation, unpleasant sensations, or a
cathartic catalyst. Whatever you call it the reality is pain. It can be a
motivating force or a consequence but in the world of BDSM it is a key to
unlocking some of the most amazing experiences imaginable. Though many people
who enjoy BDSM will tell you that they are not “into pain”, they forget that in
almost any kind of activity in the dungeon or bedroom, pain plays a significant
role. From a playful swat of an erotic spanking to an out-of-body experience
brought on through an intense temporary piercing, pain can produce amazing
effects.
Explored through stories drawn from actual experiences, Hardy Haberman
takes readers into the world of SM through the eyes of an experienced
practitioner. These safe, sane and consensual encounters illustrate the many
ways pain heightens our experiences. Playing with Pain explores the
often overlooked secrets of how people process pain in an erotic setting and the
dynamic power exchange involved. It also explains how intense stimulation can
be applied in precise and measured ways. Both the serious BDSM enthusiast and
the novice alike will find a wealth of information in these stories.
 More Family Jewels: Further Explorations in Male
Genitorture
by Hardy Haberman
Price: $19.95
Paperback: 155 pages
ISBN: 978-1-934625-09-5
From powerful and intense to subtle and sublime More Family
Jewels explores and explains the ins and outs of male genitorture. The
word genitorture might bring some frightening images to mind, but in reality it
is not always about pain. It can incorporate a full range of sensations from
sensual to painful.
Explained in detail through stories and personal anecdotes, Hardy Haberman
gives the reader more tools and tips to enhance their sex lives. Heterosexual
and homosexual readers alike will find these accounts erotic as well as
educational.
Basic safety and anatomy are combined with advanced techniques to make this
book relevant to almost anyone interested in BDSM activities as well as a
glossary to help the newcomer understand the language of the dungeon. In the
practice of male genitorture, there are delights for both the giver and receiver
that are sure to bring a powerful new experience to any relationship.
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