Gay puppy culture

Interacting with Pups

by Sparky

The large event season is underway, from the large national events like IML to the local or regional events and contests. In all of these events, given how many boys have been finding their inner pup, you are bound to run into a pup or two… or dozens.

Nearly every pup I know that has gone out in headsacpe in public has some story of a poor experience. For myself the first time I ever wore my tail out at an event, MAL, a trip across the lobby floor left me with one sore ass from all the men grabbing my tail. What I hoped to be a fun night as a pup ended with a very painful removal of the tail and my ass off limits for a week while I healed. Too many hard yanks by packs of guys who felt they had a right to pull my tail. Mind you, it wasn’t the entire event’s fault, just a couple of people.

Still, was a extended time since I tried that again.

I have been collecting stories from pups out there with similar experiences; they gave me their impressions of what it was like to go to larger events like IML, MAL, MIR, Dore or Pride parades. Or their local leather events for those that live in a place where they can move out as a pup if they choose to. The ru

Last weekend, I was hanging out at the Cuff, the leather bar at 13th and Pine, when a man to my left pulled out a pink rubber ball. He held it up in the air, and around the patio half a dozen guys suddenly dropped what they were doing and turned to stare. He swayed his arm a few times, the men in front of him following every shift with their eyes—and then, with a quick flick, he tossed the ball into the middle of the crowd, provoking furious barks as they all clambered over each other, desperate to snatch the ball and return it to him, or maybe just retreat to a corner to blissfully chew on it.

This was the scene at the monthly mosh held by Seattle Pups and Handlers (SEA-PAH), our local puppy-play organization. Surely you've heard of puppy play: It's surging in popularity among the gays, and, if history is any guide, will be surging among the straights in five years when we've moved on to something else.

Let's be clear about this. Puppy play means role-playing as a dog, down on all fours and barking, and yes, it's weird. Of course it is. But I know you're not the sort of person who uses "weird" as a pejorative legal title, because you're reading The Stranger. You weirdo.

If you're having

Pup play: Behind the sexual fetish, a caring community

Olivier Ferlatte

Credit: K.Ho

A research plan sheds light on the body image benefits of pup play, a role play in which people pretend to be dogs.

Pup play is a role-playing game in which humans adopt canine characteristics and behaviours: wearing dog masks, barking, crawling on all fours, drinking from a bowl, play-fighting with other pups and engaging in other dog-like activities.

While still a niche subculture, its visibility is growing, particularly among gay, bisexual, transsexual and queer (GBTQ) men. Pup play has its roots in BDSM (bondage and discipline, domination and submission, sadomasochism) and particularly the leather community, but it is more a social and community-building exercise than a sexual practice.

Olivier Ferlatte, a professor in the School of Common Health at Université de Montréal and a mental health researcher specializing in LGBTQ+ communities, and his colleague Phillip Joy from Mount Saint Vincent University looked at the benefits of pup play for the body image of its practitioners.

Dispelling the stigma

In their study, the explore team investigated the connection b

Pup Play for Beginners: The Ultimate How To Commence Guide

Are you curious about pup play? If you’re interested in exploring a fun and unique create of roleplay, then pup play might be the perfect fit for you! In this comprehensive manual, we’ll introduce you to the fascinating world of pup play, explain the different roles you can take on, and provide valuable tips to assist you get started on your pup play journey. Let’s dive in!

Table Of Content:

Introduction: What is Pup Play?
The 5 Benefits of Pup Play
Deciding Your Pup Play Role
The Beginner Gear That’s Needed
How To Spot Your Pup Community
Preparing For Pup Play
Getting Into The Pup Headspace
Getting Into The Handler Headspace
Communication, Boundaries and Consent
Pup Play as Self-Exploration

Introduction: What is Pup Play?

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