TES Novice & Newcomers: Intro to Flogging with ComtesseAurora
2018-10-09 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Flogger?! I hardly Know’er!

Interested in floggers, top or bottom, but don’t know where to start? Not sure what a flogger even is?! Come find out! Bring floggers if you have them, or get to know the presenter’s collection. You don’t need to have a top or bottom partner to participate, just an interest in learning. Bottoms welcome and encouraged – this class is not just for tops!! This class is accessible for beginners, but we’ll get as advanced as the class can handle. Come join us even if you already have some flogging experience under your belt!
Aurora (ComtesseAurora) is a prodomme with six years of experience in the kink community. Kinky since the age of 4 when she tied herself up with her jump ropes, she is an active TES volunteer and advocate of kink education. She is the facilitator of the new TES Fetish Workers Group, and enjoys computer gaming, social dance, and opera in her spare time.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Presents: Life in Plastic - Doll Play 101 with Alex and Madeline
2018-10-10 19:30 - 22:00
Dehumanizing a partner can be a very dark activity or it can be very fun and cute. Doll play, normally considered a subset of dehumanization play, can also go either way. We will focus on transforming a partner, regardless of gender, or yourself into a decorative toy, as well as enjoying and enhancing this unique headspace. Warning: a small amount of blood and/or electrical play may be involved.

TES Presents: Pain Processing Panel, moderated by Jinx
2018-10-16 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio D, 104 West 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Pain is the experience of intense sensation, and a dynamic, significant part of BDSM. But what is it? More importantly, why and how do we receive it, and enjoy it? In a scene, how much of the pain and the processing is physical and how much is mental? Join a diverse panel of m-types, s-types, and bottoms as they discuss their experiences and perspectives on pain and pain processing in the scene, and delve deeper into what makes the agony so sweet!
Join Jinx and a fantastic group of panelists on Wednesday, October 10th, as they discuss the more personal aspects of pain and pain processing.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, Class begins at 7:30.

CANCELLED
2018-10-17 19:30 - 22:00
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this class has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding, and please keep an eye out for programming updates.

Annual Membership Meeting and 2018 Board of Directors Elections
2018-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio 1, 104 West 14th street, New York, 10011, United States
Free and open to all members with a current membership card.

TES Hypnokink Group - Quickies
2018-10-24 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio D, 104 West 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
A variety of new and established presenters give short presentations! An announcement of people that will be presenting is forthcoming! It’ll be great fun.
Do you have an idea for a class you’ve been mulling over? Is there something you do really well hypnotically that you think you can teach others? Want to get a taste for teaching without having to develop an hour long class?
Hypno Quickies is for you! On October 24th, we’ll be providing a platform for 10-15 minute presentations on hypno-related topics. In the past, we’ve seen demonstrations of how to use hypnosis to induce electric shock, to enhance conditioning, and much more! These have even led to full-length classes on the schedule later in the year.
We love new faces, and old friends, and we want to see what you have to show us! Please send an email containing the following info to nychypnokinkgroup@gmail.com or to @the-perfect-monster on Tumblr:
Subject you’d like to present?
How long you have been using this technique/skill?
Have you presented elsewhere (in general)?
Anything else you think we might need to know?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, Class begins at 7:30.

TES Board of Directors Meeting
2018-10-25 19:00 - 22:00

TES Presents: Bangin’ BJs - Tips and Tricks for the Cocksucking Connoisseur with BexTalksSex
2018-10-30 19:30 - 22:00
Join us as we take your blowjobs to the next level! From the most sensitive spots to hand and mouth techniques, we’ll cover the basics before going deeper to cover power dynamics, deep-throating, strap on BJs, and more. This is a class for the true cocksucking enthusiast and is designed to explore the myriad of possibilities when it comes to sucking cock.
Bex Caputo is a sex educator, blogger, speaker, podcaster, and dildo peddler. They’ve been a proud and undeniable kinkster ever since they insisted on being served their meals in a dog bowl at the age of 8, (and even before that, probably). They’re a Virgo,1 a Hufflepuff, a pup, and a nonbinary queerdo who grew up into the pop punk skater boy they had a crush on in high school.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, Class begins at 7:30.

TES Writer's Group - Writing Horror
2018-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Players Theater, Studio 3B, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Stay tuned for more info on this latest meeting of the TES Writers Group!
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Presents: The Scourging Whip, with Sir Raven
2018-11-06 19:30 - 22:00
Romans did it, priest are said have done it, the Royal British Navy used to do it. Passion of the Christ, Master and commander, and the Da Vinci code. It’s been depicted in movies and books. So what do we have in common with all of this? Come and discuss what could be said to be one of the decedents of the Egyptian flail, and the Roman’s flagrum. ~The scourging whip
Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Presents: Are You Turning Blue Or Are You Just Happy To See Me? A Breathplay Guide
2018-11-07 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio E, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Literally enjoy taking someone’s breath away? Then this is for you. We’ll cover safety, basic anatomy of the throat, neck, nose, and mouth, implement placement, ideal pressure, emergency tactics, and the varying sadistic degrees breath play can entail.
d20domme is unapologetically kinky. Known as pint-height, polyamorous, plus-size, POC, Femdom who knows what she wants and will use her craft in mindfuckery and persuasive viper tongue to get it. In her evolution into her new 24/7 FLM she often equates her 10+ year journey into kink as ‘falling down the rabbit hole’ and constantly enjoys teaching and being taught new things among kinksters. Her current fascinations are CBT, mummification, chastity, energy play, sissy training, and extreme erotic asphyxiation.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, Class begins at 7:30.

Poly Want a Beating? with Cali Reign & Meanstreakmilewide
2018-11-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio C, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Drawing on past long-term M/s polyamorous relationships, Cali Rain and Meanstreakmilewide will discuss the successes and failures, trials and errors (and errors and errors), and pitfalls and solutions they have found in non-monogamous power exchange relationships. Topics will include: planning and building extended power dynamics; using power exchange to address multi-partner issues; and tips for better problem solving and communication.
Cali Reign is a polyamorous adult film actor, professional sexual deviant, and expert-level mischief-maker. She has a passion for the therapeutic magic of kink and a reverence for the healing powers of sex work. She loves sharing her stories and hearing yours. She feels at home in the fringes of society. She presents at TES when available. She dedicates herself to worshiping the whores of society and turning strip clubs into temples. She coordinates kink events and loves that this community honors vulnerability.
Meanstreakmilewide is a dominant, sadistic, polyamorous, professional-fitness-monster-world-champion-athlete, anarcho-syndicalist, vegetarian, former music growler, radical lawyer. Lifetime lifestyle leaning type with over a decade of experience living down this rabbit hole with a tendency for M/s TPE 24/7 type of connections which are designed to better both. He teaches and writes on topics of kink and the law, polyamory and power exchange, and whatever strikes his fancy or the community asks for.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:30

TES Presents: Gender as a Spectrum, with Infinity Rising
2018-11-14 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio E, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
A panel discussion on the perspective of gender as a spectrum and some of the issues that those on various points in the spectrum may encounter.
In this discussion we will have a panel for people to ask and answer questions surrounding the topics of different gender identifications. How they interact with gender roles and sexuality. As well as some common issues that arise as a result. Attendees are encouraged to come with questions/input. This discussion is meant to be an interactive exchange between consenting adults. This discussion is intended to be a safe space to ask questions and share experiences.
Moderated by Infinity Rising
Infinity is a gender fluid switch that has been in and out of the public scene over the last 10+ years. They have also taught classes and done presentations and demonstrations for a variety of groups including Dark Odyssey, Stu with medio 58, TES, SCK, and CiniKink.
Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:30
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Novices and Newcomers Munch: Yam vs Sweet Potato Edition
2018-11-17 19:30 - 21:00
Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with partner(s). No dress code. No admission fee to the munch, just pay for your food and drinks. We’ll be in the upstairs seating area by 7:30PM and then, we’re heading for the Spanksgiving Play Party @ the Parth at 9PM.
The TES party is optional, but only open to members and their guests or munch attendees.
We will be on the second floor of the Bread and Butter Café, located at 419 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016, on the corner at 29th Street.
Here are the Do’s and Do Not’s of the Munch:
DO’s
Be friendly and courteous to each other.
It is OK to ask each others’ scene names, roles, and fetishes. If you do not have a scene name/ Fetlife handle, have a pseudonym.
Get permission before touching someone else’s belongings.
Get permission before touching someone else.
It is OK to drink responsibly at the munch.
Respect others’ privacy.
DO NOT’s
Do NOT ask attendees their personal information (real name, middle name, last name, where they live, work, breed, go to school or favorite Starbucks location).
Do NOT touch others without their permission.
Do NOT touch others’ belongings without their permission.
Do NOT get intoxicated before or during the munch. You will be told to go home.
Do NOT kink shame. Sometimes someone else’s kink is not yours. Appreciate their differences.
Do NOT bring outside food or beverages to the munch.
Do NOT take pictures or videos during the munch. We prefer to maintain an environment of anonymity.
Do NOT ask attendees their personal information (real name, middle name, last name, where they live, work, go to school, where they grew up, etc).
We will be headed afterwards to the TES PARTY @ THE PARTH with a special discount….just $30 admission for attendees!
Questions? Write us at novice@tes.org.

TES Presents: Spanksgiving
2018-11-17 20:00 - 2018-11-18 02:00
It’s that time of year again. The time to gather with the people who matter most, and reflect on what we’re most thankful for. And no question about it, we’re most thankful for our volunteers! So come join us at The Parth on Saturday, November 17th, for Spanksgiving, a celebration of all those who make TES (and TES Fest) possible!!!
As our special thank you to all our volunteers at TES Fest and throughout the year, we will be sending out invitations to attend this party free of charge. So if you’ve volunteered for us this past year, watch your inbox! All others are invited to attend at our standard rates.
But that’s not all. Join us for our pre-party munch at the Bread and Butter Café from 7:30-9pm. The munch is a GREAT way to meet people in a low-key, non-kinky setting. You’ll find more info about it here!
8pm-2am at The Parth
$25 for TES members, $30 for munch attendees, $35 for other non-members
More Info
RSVP on Fetlife
THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE PARTY.
In order to attend this party you must be:
a TES or TES Fest volunteer
a TES member
the guest of a TES member
an affiliate organization member
the guest of an affiliate organization member
an attendee of the pre-party munch arriving with the munch leaders
If you are not yet a member, please consider becoming one today! Click here to join!!!
Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with our party rules. If you have any questions, please contact zero@tes.org
Looking for a playdate? Please check out our official playdate thread on Fetlife!
Accessibility needs? Please contact zero@tes.org regarding accommodations.

TES Presents: Playing with Spices - Chemical Play with Rati
2018-11-20 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio C, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
This class looks at the instruments of torture that lie within your kitchen cabinet.
Fresh from exploring some legendary tropical spice gardens and markets, Rati is delighted to share with you the sadomasochistic pleasures of spices. We’ll go over:
– the advantages (and drawbacks) of using spices in kinky play,
– the qualities of different spices,
– the range of sensations they can invoke when applied to genitals or other sensitive bits–from gentle tingling to searing anguish,
– ways to amplify these sensations, and
– ideas for incorporating spices into play.
For a true appreciation of spices though, it’s important to experience them firsthand. You’ll have the opportunity in class to test out the spices on yourself–or on another poor soul–should you wish.
You won’t look at the spice aisle of your grocery store the same way again.
Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:30
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

No class - Happy Thanksgiving
2018-11-21 19:30 - 22:00
See you next week!

TES Presents: Karadakadabra! Rough Body Rope with Jakal
2018-11-27 19:30 - 22:00
Pre- Requisite-
It would be helpful if you already knew how to tie a Karada but it will be reviewed at the beginning of class.
TES’ Bondage group is pleased to welcome back Jakel for another rendition of Rough Body Rope!
You might ask what is Rough Body Rope?
Well, Rough Body Rope is exactly what it sounds like: rough body play and rope play smashed together.
You might think carabiners are just for suspension, but in this class Jakal will teach you how to take a nice, beautiful, comfortable Karada, add a hand full of carabiners and your sadistic mind and suddenly transform this tie into something way more fun (and painful) than it was ever meant to be.
Please bring 3-30 Foot lengths of whatever type of rope you like to tie with and at least 4-6 carabineers (some loner carabineers will be available).
This class is intended for partners but we will try and pair single rope tops/bottoms up at the beginning of class.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:30

TES Hypnokink Group: Getting the most out of your Elman
2018-11-28 19:30 - 23:00
This class takes an up-close look at one of the most basic inductions and demonstration techniques to enhance efficacy. Attendees will discuss skills in establishing rapport, identifying opportunities in the pre and post-talks, and analyzing the basic sections of the Elman induction to see how to get the most out of it the first time around.
MrTaqtiks- is a certified hypnotist, was a founding member of the Charmed Hypnosis conference, and currently helps to run the Black Rose Hypnosis Special Interest Group (Washington, DC area). He has presented at multiple events including BlackBEAT, Weekend Reunion, TES, Black Rose, Tawse Manor (New Zealand) and many others. As a member of the erotic hypnosis community he works to promote positive consent, risk aware practices, inclusivity, and community development.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:30

Board of Directors Meeting
2018-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio E, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Free and open to all TES members with a valid membership card.

TES Presents: Makeup for Feminization and Gender Fuckery with Polly Pox
2018-12-04 19:30 - 22:00
Makeup holds a place of power in our society – a symbol of high femme, often considered transgressive for cis men, and a wickedly useful tool for gender fuckery and gender transformation. Come learn from a professional makeup artist how to use these paints and potions to best advantage, whether your goal is to perform high femme, transform your gender presentation (or someone else’s!), or just fuck with the binary!
Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:30
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Presents: The Dynamics of Pain - Rhythms in Impact, with Rein
2018-12-05 19:30 - 22:00
Do you feel like you’re on auto pilot during impact play?
In this class we’ll be discussing:
The choices we don’t know we’re making during our impact scenes.
How both physical and mental factors can influence the longevity of your scene.
The importance of mindfulness, and being in the moment during your scene.
Rein has experience as a top, bottom, sadist, and as a masochist. If you want a 360° view of impact, this is your chance!
Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:30
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Fetish Workers Group - Censorship & Sexuality: Kink, LGBTQIA Rights, Sex Work, & YOU!
2018-12-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio E, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Over the last year, many changes in the legal landscape that affect members of sexual minorities have occurred. While individual laws and policies appear to affect only one community, such as sex workers, the LGBTQIA community, or the kink community, they are each only pieces of a bigger picture that affects EVERYONE – including YOU.
This is a time for alternative sexuality communities to come together and support each other. Come hear from members of these different communities about their experiences, what is being done to protect the rights of sexual minorities, how you might be affected, and what you can do to help.
Panelists:
Ceyenne Doroshow is the founder of GLITS and author of “Cooking in Heels”. She currently sits on four boards for national and international LGBTQ and sex worker rights organizations.
At the intersection of sex education and creativity is where you will find multiracial pansexual genderqueer professional dominant, Mistress/Master Leigh. They are an international LGBTQIAP and sex worker rights’ advocate/organizer, community-based sex researcher/educator, filmmaker/performer, martial artist/fetish wrestler, an alternative sex media consultant, and a professional dominant who does fetish work as both male and female.
Melissa Sontag Broudo, JD/MPH, is General Counsel/ RI Coordinator of Decriminalize Sex Work. She is also the Co Director of the SOAR Institute, a group advocating for sex workers’ rights, and has been an activist in the sex workers rights movement for over 15 years.
Crystal DeBoise, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and the Outreach Director/NH Coordinator of the new organization Decriminalize Sex Work. She is also the Co Director of the SOAR Institute, a group advocating for the rights of sex workers, and is a leading policy and social service expert on issues relating to sex work and human trafficking.
Aurora Labelle (moderator) is a professional dominatrix, classically trained soprano, and sexual freedom activist. She volunteers heavily with @TES-NYC and organizations that work to protect and advance the rights of sex workers, the LGBTQIA community, the kink community, and other marginalized populations. In her spare time (ha), she enjoys blues and contra dancing and kittens.
Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:30
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Hypno Group: Atmosphere, Mood, and Tone, with D'artagnon
2018-12-12 19:30 - 22:00
Consider the state of mind you need to be in to have a good hypnotic scene? Surely some such states come to mind. Think about the overall feel and energy that scene needs to have, the way that the environment transforms if only in the smallest ways. What do these considerations do to make a scene better? What do they potentially limit.
In this presentation and open conversation we’ll be exploring atmosphere, the overarching tone and feel of our inductions, suggestions and presentation. Attendees will leave with a good deal to think about and if we put our minds to it even more to practice.
This class is open to all skill levels.
Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:30
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Board of Directors Meeting
2018-12-20 19:00 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio E, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Free and open to all members with a current membership card or number.
If you will need elevator access, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390

TES Novice & Newcomers Presents: BDSM 101 with Zero & Odile
2019-01-08 19:30 - 22:00
D/s? M/s? S&M? ABDL? Are you discovering kink, but find the alphabet soup of terms confusing? Do you have a wild hair to try something, but you’re not quite sure what? Does communicating these interests to a partner sound intimidating? Do you wonder just how deep the rabbit hole goes?
If this sounds like you, worry no more, because this class is for you. In this 101 class, we’ll cover what BDSM is (and isn’t!), explain all those abbreviations, and show you how to get started for success.
This class is geared towards those who are new to kink and BDSM but open to all experience levels. Come with an open mind, with or without a partner, and expect nothing more than to hear some information about BDSM. We’ll provide plenty of time for questions, so come curious!
PLEASE NOTE:
TES does not permit recording of any kind at any TES functions; all phones must be put away during the class. You may take hand-written notes if you wish.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390

TES Presents: Tie and Draw, with MasterFineArse & Greg1113
2019-01-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio E, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
What better time to draw a model than when they are in bondage? The model is focused and excited, they can’t move (much), the ropes and other ties make for dramatic lines and unusual poses. Join Master Fine Arse and greg1113 for a fun evening of art making. They will guide you through getting down on paper the sight and feel of the caress of the bonds, and give you tools to take back to your own dungeon. People of all artistic abilities are welcome. Please bring art materials or $5 to contribute towards supplies in addition to the class fee. Creations will be considered for publication (with consent) in Prometheus! All those who wish to offer their work to Prometheus must sign a consent form along with the model.
Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30

TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Please call ahead if you will need elevator access: (212) 675-1390

TES Bondage Group: Mind/Body/Spirit/Rope, with BoundtoFly
2019-01-15 19:30 - 22:00
In this partner-oriented workshop, we’ll introduce some exercises and practices from yoga that can improve our connection and fun while tying. We’ll be discussing connection, flow, mindfulness and breathing. Tops are expected to be able to tie a single column tie without looking while tying. Please bring at least 2 lengths of 6mm (¼”) rope 25’-30’ in length and a yoga mat (can be shared by partners) or a heavy towel to help cushion your knees. Loose, comfortable clothes that you can move in (or strip down).
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390

TES Presents: Gender as a Spectrum, moderated by Infinity Rising
2019-01-16 19:30 - 22:00
A panel discussion on the perspective of gender as a spectrum and some of the issues that those on various points in the spectrum may encounter.
In this discussion we will have a panel for people to ask and answer questions surrounding the topics of different gender identifications. How they interact with gender roles and sexuality. As well as some common issues that arise as a result. Attendees are encouraged to come with questions/input. This discussion is meant to be an interactive exchange between consenting adults. This discussion is intended to be a safe space to ask questions and share experiences.
Infinity is a gender fluid switch that has been in and out of the public scene over the last 10+ years. They have also taught classes and done presentations and demonstrations for a variety of groups including Dark Odyssey, Stu with medio 58, TES, SCK, and CiniKink.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390

TES Board of Directors Meeting
2019-01-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio E, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
