I would be disappointed to stop using the original SA logo [Essay, February 2018] with its rich history and symbolism.

The male, female, and combined male/female symbols are gender symbols. They are not sexual orientation symbols which have linked gender symbols. The combined male/female gender symbol can also refer to any entity that includes both genders.

The brush-stroke design of the SA logo was on the printed cover of the 1989 “Sexaholics Anonymous.” It was artistic, reflecting the beginning words of the SA Purpose: “Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women…”

An old-timer who was around in 1989 laughingly said that men who in insobriety carried a porn magazine under their arm, suddenly in sobriety became modest, and didn’t want to be seen carrying Sexaholics Anonymous. The Solution? A plain white cover!

In 1992 my first White Book had a printed cover. Although I thought it looked real classy, I always hid it until I arrived at the meeting! Printed cover “White Books” are still available.