Fire 101: Fundamentals with @EchosFire This class focuses on the science of fire and how to set up your equipment properly. This is a lecture-based class that delves into safety and risk mitigation, fire theory, proper setup, basic application techniques and proper clean up. Demonstrations will be done throughout the class. Echos Fire LLC is the leader in quality hand made fire play torches. Echo has been involved in the art of fire since 2008 and has traveled all across the United States and up into Canada teaching fire manipulation and safety at all levels. Her innovative torch designs are indicative of her skill and dedication as they are clearly made with efficiency, safety and ease of use in mind. Her style of Fire Manipulation is designed for the kinkster and vanilla alike, coined under the moniker Fire Massage. She is constantly researching, testing, modifying and adding new and exciting techniques to keep every single experience dynamic and fresh. TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. To register: MEMBERS -$10 Create a Member Portal account using the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email membership@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, return to this FL event page, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS – $20 /$25 day of event Click here to register for this class. If you’re unable to afford this, contact tes@tes.org & we’ll do our best to find a way to help you attend this class. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE START OF CLASS! ALL QUESTIONS GO TO CUSTOMER-CARE@TES.ORG! YOU WILL RECEIVE THE LINK 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF CLASS. **Note – if you are seeing an “event ended” screen – try one or more of the following: Refresh Clear cache Try a different browser** The DatingKinky platform is supported by multiple browsers, but if you are having any technical difficulties please try a different browser, as certain settings may interfere. Note that this link will only be active during scheduled meeting times. You are welcome to participate as actively as you are comfortable. By default, users’ cameras and microphones will be switched off, and you may simply watch passively or participate solely by text in the chat box if you are uncomfortable being seen or heard. Please note that while we have selected this platform to be as private as possible while maintaining sufficient ease of use for participants, no online platform is ever fully secure. While all regular TES rules regarding privacy remain in effect, and anyone caught violating these rules will be subject to consequences (please see our Online Meeting Terms of Service), we advise participants to treat online events as though the event is being recorded by a third party. For more information on protecting your online privacy, please see our online privacy guide….

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It’s that magical week between Christmas and the New Year when no one knows what day it is! Come spend some time with TES. Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the final Thursday. Come join us! Wednesday, December 27th 7:30pm Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) New York, NY 10001 Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. There is no cost to attend this event beyond paying for the food you order (and please tip your server well!) The TES Munch is our monthly gathering on the last Wednesday of each month. It’s a great opportunity to meet and hangout with your fellow kinksters in a low-key, low pressure environment. It is open to all members of the community in good standing, and those who are new to the scene are especially encouraged to attend. There is no requirement to RSVP ahead of time, and you do not need to be a TES member to attend. Please note that we highly encourage all attendees to be vaccinated and up-to-date against Covid. However, this event is hosted at a diner that is open to other patrons, and we cannot control for anything beyond what the restaurant requires. Please assess your own risk profiles and act accordingly. We will be providing a discrete option for contact tracing, which is highly encouraged….

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Have you seen those big round bruises on someone’s back and thought “Those are some really big hickeys”; OR heard of cupping as one method of Traditional Chinese Medicine. But then ask yourself how does cupping relate to us kinky folks? @Ms_J will start with an explanation of cupping and its history. She will teach you basic fire safety precautions specific to cupping. You will learn what is in a typical cupping kit. A short demo with a suction cupping set. Then fire cupping. Watch a demonstration on how to give your bottom a nice massage; an evil massage; or just have them look like been attacked by an octopus! @Ms_J (she/her) identifies as a community educator, sensual sadist, the Nana-Dragon pyromaniac, Agent of Chaos, Mama Bear to many, a self-proclaimed connection junkie, Purveyor of bruise poking and hair pulling, the Happy Bouncy Sadist, a bus-driving RACK playing mostly toppy kinda girl, and a happily married monogamish human. Although, best known for her fire play passion, Ms. J also enjoys rough body play coupled with soft and gentle contact for an impact mind fuck, blade play with sharp and shinies to slice off your clothes, the sticky sloppy wet sensations of food play, and drive-by dork play. TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. To register: MEMBERS -$10 Create a Member Portal account using the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email membership@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, return to this FL event page, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS – $20 /$25 day of event Click here to register for this class. If you’re unable to afford this, contact tes@tes.org & we’ll do our best to find a way to help you attend this class. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE START OF CLASS! ALL QUESTIONS GO TO CUSTOMER-CARE@TES.ORG! YOU WILL RECEIVE THE LINK 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF CLASS. **Note – if you are seeing an “event ended” screen – try one or more of the following: Refresh Clear cache Try a different browser** The DatingKinky platform is supported by multiple browsers, but if you are having any technical difficulties please try a different browser, as certain settings may interfere. Note that this link will only be active during scheduled meeting times. You are welcome to participate as actively as you are comfortable. By default, users’ cameras and microphones will be switched off, and you may simply watch passively or participate solely by text in the chat box if you are uncomfortable being seen or heard. Please note that while we have selected this platform to be as private as possible while maintaining sufficient ease of use for participants, no online platform is ever fully secure. While all regular TES rules regarding privacy remain in effect, and anyone caught violating these rules will be subject to consequences (please see our Online Meeting Terms of Service), we advise participants to treat online events as though the event is being recorded by a third party. For more information on protecting your online privacy, please see our online privacy guide….

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Open to all current members.  Information on how to join was distributed to the membership on November 1.  If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org…

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Hi Barbie!  Doll play is a broad topic that has many more facets than some people realize.  This class will give an overview of the types of doll play that are commonly done and how different forms can be adjusted depending on the doll’s body, needs, and the desires of those involved.  We will discuss resources for doll play, including how to find or make doll clothes, what kind of accessories are commonly (or uncommonly) used, etc.  We will cover the different kinds of headspace that might occur during doll play, and how it differs from “normal” bottom headspace.  We will also show our personal transformation process and the kinds of fun that can be had with our particular dolly. Alex and Madeline are both trained scientists who love to use their analytical minds and love of learning both in the bedroom and the dungeon.  They have been very active in the Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul  and now New York communities, helping to run BDSM organizations, assisting with large-scale events, and teaching classes on various edge play techniques.  They have a reputation for enjoying some of the odder branches of BDSM play and for being lucky to have found each other’s sick minds.  Alex can be found on Fetlife at ninjajuicer and Madeline can be found at saltygoodness TES has returned to IN PERSON classes every other Thursday, now at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, AKA The Center!!! TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. Please bring a legal ID to verify your age, and be prepared to show proof of a primary course of COVID vaccination and proof of having received a booster or wear a KN95 mask while in our class space. TES will supply masks at ops, and anyone requiring help providing the required proof can reach out to customer-care@tes.org for assistance. To register in advance (strongly preferred): If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MEMBERS -$10 / NON-MEMBERS – $25 Create a Member Portal account Members: use the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email membership@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. Non-members: you will still need to make an account to register . Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, return to this FL event page, click on THIS LINK and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. To register on-site: There will be a QR code available to allow you to register on-site following the same process above, but TES will not be able to accept cash at the door. If you’re unable to afford this, contact tes@tes.org & we’ll do our best to find a way to help you attend this class….

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Do you enjoy impact play? Do you enjoy hypnosis? If you do, this is the perfect class for you! In this class we will go over different techniques and methods to induce someone into a trance state through impact play, how to use post-hypnotic triggers to enhance impact scene. You will get to see different types of impact toys and techniques to create very hot inductions. Moon-Gazer is the founder of Hypnosis New Jersey. Moon has loved the idea of mind control and hypnosis since they’ve been young. Pure reaction junkie, Moon uses a combination of creative sadistic scenarios along with sensual hypnotic techniques to create a very hot BDSM scene. TES has returned to IN PERSON classes every other Thursday, now at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, AKA The Center!!! TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. Please bring proof of vaccination (base dose(s) & booster, physical card or photo of card showing booster is OK) and a legal ID to verify your age. To register in advance (strongly preferred): If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MEMBERS -$10 / NON-MEMBERS – $25 Create a Member Portal account Members: use the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email membership@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. Non-members: you will still need to make an account to register . Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, return to this FL event page, click on THIS LINK and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. To register on-site: There will be a QR code available to allow you to register on-site following the same process above, but TES will not be able to accept cash at the door. If you’re unable to afford this, contact tes@tes.org & we’ll do our best to find a way to help you attend this class….

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Floggers are wonderful impact tools, from stingy to thuddy to sensual and all points in between. Let’s put a flogger in your hands so you and your bottom can have as much fun as possible. This hands-on class will offer some ideas for you to add this versatile item to your repertoire and create fabulous flogging scenes. sudisa is a skilled top and Domme who has been active in the local community for more than five years. She got hooked on flogging at her first play party. After a few scenes, she purchased some floggers to keep in her toy bag so she could always be ready in case she found a willing top. It was on a whim during the summer of 2017 that she purchased a matched set of floggers and learned how to do Florentine flogging. Within no time she had her first flogging scene as a top! She continues to practice and she loves to arrange flogging scenes as often as she can. She did several beginner single flogger classes that were held at the local dungeon. She has since developed an advanced two flogger florentine class as well. She’s always happy to demonstrate the art of flogging with others. TES has returned to IN PERSON classes every other Thursday, now at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, AKA The Center!!! TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. Please bring proof of vaccination (base dose(s) & booster, physical card or photo of card showing booster is OK) and a legal ID to verify your age. To register in advance (strongly preferred): If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MEMBERS -$10 / NON-MEMBERS – $25 Create a Member Portal account Members: use the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email membership@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. Non-members: you will still need to make an account to register . Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, return to this FL event page, click on THIS LINK and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. To register on-site: There will be a QR code available to allow you to register on-site following the same process above, but TES will not be able to accept cash at the door. If you’re unable to afford this, contact tes@tes.org & we’ll do our best to find a way to help you attend this class….

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Rope got you in a rut? Think a clove hitch is something you’ll find in your spice rack? Join GregCuffs for an intro to metal bondage gear and a hands-on tour of selections from his extensive collection. He’ll go over safety tips and other practical concerns, then show some variations on traditional handcuff use and talk about how to start building your own collection. GregCuffs bought his first pair of handcuffs at age 13. He has been involved in the kink and poly community for almost 25 years and met his wife at TES 2000. Despite his love for lockable gear, he does dabble in rope and other bondage media on occasion. TES has returned to IN PERSON classes every other Thursday, now at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, AKA The Center!!! TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. Please bring proof of vaccination (base dose(s) & booster, physical card or photo of card showing booster is OK) and a legal ID to verify your age. To register in advance (strongly preferred): If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MEMBERS -$10 / NON-MEMBERS – $25 Create a Member Portal account Members: use the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email membership@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. Non-members: you will still need to make an account to register . Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, return to this FL event page, click on THIS LINK and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. To register on-site: There will be a QR code available to allow you to register on-site following the same process above, but TES will not be able to accept cash at the door. If you’re unable to afford this, contact tes@tes.org & we’ll do our best to find a way to help you attend this class….

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Do you have a desire to share your knowledge or ideas in the kink community? This course is designed to help individuals of all experience levels address fears, improve preparation, and seek productive feedback related to public speaking. Discover techniques for creating well-structured speeches and visually appealing presentations, as well as lessening your anxiety about public speaking. Before the end of this class, you will have valuable tips for delivering clear, concise, and engaging presentations. Note: This course is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health advice regarding self-image. @Izzyokay (she/him) joined the kink community in 2020 and recently joined the team that organizes Orlando’s TNG. Izzy enjoys topping and bottoming for impact, knife play, as well as age play. With a recent exit from public education, Izzy is excited to teach in a more welcoming space. Outside of kink, Izzy loves Lego, reading, rewatching the same 3 shows, going to the gym, and making Excel spreadsheets. TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. To register: MEMBERS -$10 Create a Member Portal account using the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email customer-care@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS – $20 /$25 day of event Click here to register for this class. If you’re unable to afford this, contact tes@tes.org & we’ll do our best to find a way to help you attend this class. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE START OF CLASS! ALL QUESTIONS GO TO CUSTOMER-CARE@TES.ORG! YOU WILL RECEIVE THE LINK 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF CLASS. **Note – if you are seeing an “event ended” screen – try one or more of the following: Refresh Clear cache Try a different browser** The DatingKinky platform is supported by multiple browsers, but if you are having any technical difficulties please try a different browser, as certain settings may interfere. Note that this link will only be active during scheduled meeting times. You are welcome to participate as actively as you are comfortable. By default, users’ cameras and microphones will be switched off, and you may simply watch passively or participate solely by text in the chat box if you are uncomfortable being seen or heard. Please note that while we have selected this platform to be as private as possible while maintaining sufficient ease of use for participants, no online platform is ever fully secure. While all regular TES rules regarding privacy remain in effect, and anyone caught violating these rules will be subject to consequences (please see our Online Meeting Terms of Service), we advise participants to treat online events as though the event is being recorded by a third party. For more information on protecting your online privacy, please see our online privacy guide….

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A newcomers introduction to BDSM. In this discussion/workshop we’ll go over the basics as we learn to explore this exciting world safely. We’ll go over consent, negotiation, warm up, levels of play, playstyles, and of course bondage. Please bring 1-2 pieces of ¼” (6mm) rope, 25-30 ft in length. TES has returned to IN PERSON classes every other Thursday, now at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, AKA The Center!!! TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. Please bring proof of vaccination (base dose(s) & booster, physical card or photo of card showing booster is OK) and a legal ID to verify your age. To register in advance (strongly preferred): MEMBERS -$10 / NON-MEMBERS – $25 Create a Member Portal account Members: use the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email membership@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. Non-members: you will still need to make an account to register . Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, click on THIS LINK and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. To register on-site: There will be a QR code available to allow you to register on-site following the same process above, but TES will not be able to accept cash at the door. If you’re unable to afford this, contact tes@tes.org & we’ll do our best to find a way to help you attend this class….

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