TES Education

TES is proud to have become the leader in BDSM education over the years. We provide 2-4 educational programs each and every week of the year! We break up our diversified programming into the following three categories.

General Interest Meetings
Primarily meet on Tuesdays.

General Interest meetings are just that, meetings that might interest just about anyone. They can contain information on just about any BDSM topic and are usually held on Tuesday nights. Visit our Calendar to check out all our General Interest Meetings.

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Special Interest Groups
Primarily meet on Wednesdays but can also meet on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

Bondage Group
There are many reasons why we like bondage: control, beauty, or just because it feels good. Rope, leather gear, metal. pervertibles or a combination, we explore practical and safe methods of restraint. Click here for more information.

Relationships Group
The Relationships Group is for anyone who is in, or is curious about, any type of relationship. The group will discuss topics and issues relating to a variety of relationship structures, and will explore the roles of love, commitment, sex, play, and power in different relationship styles.

Dominant Men/submissive woman's Group
The Dominant Men/submissive women SIG group was the pioneer TES SIG group and has been in existence for 15 years. Click here for more information.

Dominant Women/submissive Men's Group
The Dominant Women/submissive men's Group is a safe, creative and fun place for novices, beginners and experienced alike. Dominant Women can share experiences and learn how to better express their dominance, while submissive men will have an opportunity to be around dominant women without fear and be able to feel welcome, ask questions and get answers.

Many new relationships have begun here... In this group you may come as a single person, male or female or as a couple. All are welcome. Every meeting is different, so, if you do not find it on you first visit -- come back again, there is something here of everyone. The group is facilitated by Lady Sabrina.

Men's Group
The Men's Group is exactly what it says, a men's group by and for men to network, socialize and share knowledge and experience among fellow man in the BDSM lifestyle. This group is open to all men, whatever their orientation.

Novice Group
New to BDSM? The public scene? New to NYC? The TES Novice Group hosts monthly educational meetings and excurcions geared to the BDSM newcomer. Their number one goal is to provide you with a safe and friendly atmosphere where you can get the answers to all your many questions Our meeting are open to everyone. We meet the second Wednesday of each month. Click here for more information.

Queer SIG
The Queer Special Interest Group aims to strengthen ties between queer people and their allies through creative programming and strong community involvement. In our social and educational events, we will: provide space for queers and allies to share ideas and experiences; promote queer leather presence, perspective, and leadership within TES and the NYC pansexual scene; explore the many possible facets of queerness; and look fabulous doing it.

Singles Group
The Singles Group is for individuals who are single and wish to meet with other singles and exchange ideas, information and things pertaining to being single. This rather large group goes to nude beaches in the summer

Spanking Group
The Spanking Group is a serious bunch of individuals who are into traditional and erotic spankings - giving and taking them. Spanking is often a first introduction into the 'kinky' lifestyle. Although it appears basic and simple, the spectrum of spanking activities is really quite varied and complex. The TES Spanking group offers alternative styles and philosophies to this age old activity. We welcome novices and advanced spankers as well. Our programs offers fun and information to varies levels of spank-o-philes.

Over the course of the year, we present many guest speakers who place their own special emphasis on the art of spanking. We demonstrate and discuss punishment, role play, and erotic spanking from numerous points of view. The TES Spanking Group also covers the varies types of implements available to get the proper effect. Spankers always want to know about various positions and ways to get the desired results from their spanking activities. Whether Top or Bottom, the TES Spanking Group will cover your special 'spanking needs.'

Switchables Group
Switchables Group is for individuals who want to "top" and/or "bottom" either female to male, male to female, female to female, male to male or pal to pal. The rules are your own to make or break. Click here for more information.

TEC at TES (The Equestrian Club)
TEC is a group for those who are interested in human pony and various animal play. Everyone is welcome.

TES TiNG (The Next Generation)
TiNG is a special interest group for men and women under 35 and their guests. We want to help you feel more comfortable with your interests, and to get to know yourself better in a Safe, Sane and Consensual environment amongst your peers. Click here for more information.

Women's Group
The Women's Group is exactly what it says, a women's group by and for women to network, socialize and share knowledge and experience among sisters in the BDSM lifestyle. This group is open to all women, whatever their orientation.

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Workshops
Primarily meet on Saturdays

TES workshops can be on just about any BDSM related subject and are a more in depth study of that specific topic. Workshops are longer, hands-on, interactive events, usually held on a Saturday. Visit our Calendar to check out all our Workshops.

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What's a TES Meeting Like?

First of all you are never forced to say or do anything at a TES meeting. It's a completely safe space. If all you want to do is sit and watch, that's just fine. There is no dress code. Some people are dressed from work, some are casual, some wear leather or fetish clothes. There are singles as well as couples. All sexual orientations are welcome. Attendance runs from 15 people to 50 depending on the meeting.

TES meets at various locations, check the calendar for the exact location and/or visit the contact page to see the addresses where we meet most often. Our Tues and Wed meetings are held at 260 w 36th street, on the 3rd Floor . Doors open at 7:30. Non-members Donations $8 (members of TES and other leather/fetish organizations $4) at the door. Once inside you can visit our community table where you can pick up our free literature, including the TES Calendar, as well as info from various different local and national BDSM/Fetish groups.

Many people socialize until the presentation starts at 8pm. At 8:00 pm the "Board Member on Duty" or "BOD" will make some announcements and welcome everyone. The BOD is one of our 10 elected current members of our Board of Directors or sometimes a Board Member Emeritus. We make sure that there is always a TES leader available at every meeting to help you if you have any problems or questions. The program begins and usually lasts about one hour. Every meeting is different - depending on the topic and the presenter(s). Sometimes there is a sole speaker, a panel or a demo. .

After the presentation, we take a quick 5-10 minute smoke/bathroom break and then it's time for the famous TES Circle. TES started in 1971 with a small group of masochists who would get together and talk about their interests in a circle format. We honor that tradition today by putting our chairs in a circle and giving everyone the opportunity to speak their mind, ask questions or just listen. We start out by going once around the circle, giving everyone the opportunity to say their name and what they are into. It is okay to just say "pass" or use a pseudonym or say that you are new and exploring. It is interesting to hear who's into what. Then after we have gone around once, we have an open discussion on any topics. Because there are so many people, the people that wish to speak must raise their hands and be called on.

Afterwards we often will go out to a restaurant for coffee or snacks or dinner and hang out and talk some more.

General Interest Meetings | Special Interest Group Meetings | Workshops | What's a TES Meeting Like