The trials and tribulations of anyone who travels in the field of the fetish world can be very daunting and enlightening. Based on one man’s experience, this is very challenging, yet meaningful in terms of how to handle himself in the throes of BDSM as well as taking those lessons and applying it to regular, vanilla life. Let’s discuss how someone can turn anything into a positive and learning lesson, even in the face of negativism in a place that misleads all into thinking there is solace in its being. Chucky (@houseslave2000), has been a submissive for more than 30 years; most of that time based in NYC. He is a long time TES member, current board member and frequent presenter. Chucky has been a houseboy at almost every known dungeon (The Parthenon, Pandora’s Box, The Den of Iniquity, Arena/Blaze,The Crown/Taillor Group, Nutcracker Suite, etc.) in NYC, while serving some of the most prestigious Dommes (Even having an integral role in the ‘development’ of some) in the scene. He thrives in intense scenes and has been known to be a bit playful while at the mercy of Sadists who only want to see him suffer. When he is not in service, you may see him behind a bar at a fetish event, holding and serving you drinks with a big smile, or behind the scenes helping curate spaces and building community. 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. Class length varies. 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, 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.

Energy play is a play provides a way to amplify the sensations you experience with your partner(s) so the focus is on the connection and the flow of energy instead of facilitating a temporary peak of pleasure. This class is designed to cover the flow of energy through rope. Binding ourselves with what beats through our hearts and emotions. Let’s step on journey, and guide our energy through rope. @Beyondnewwmatt (He/Him They/Them) born and raised in New York, is an active community member and kink educator in the South Florida scene. Matt is a Leather, Pansexual, Polyamorous, Queer, LGBTQIA activist, Neurodivergent Switch. Being a lover of rope, education aka A Knowledge Slut 😏, and raising awareness on Neurodivergency and Mental Health in kink are his/their passion. TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. To register: MEMBERS -$5 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, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $10/$15 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.

Join the femme dominance group as we tour the Museum of Sex. Goddess_Narcissa will lead a walk through the history and evolution of human sexuality, viewing the uniquely curated exhibits. Meet up at 7pm. Our reserved entry time will be at 7:30pm. Plan to be visually entertained for 2 hours. We are receiving a discounted group price. As with all TES groups, respect and discretion will be expected. Please see the museum's website for code of conduct. https://www.museumofsex.com Note: Because the ticket prices are going to the Museum of Sex, there will be no additional Members discount Please secure your spot and purchase your ticket in advance here

Because of the holiday, the meeting shifts to the 4th Monday this month. Open to all current members. This is a hybrid meeting; held in person in Manhattan and online. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on Feb 1. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to find out requirements and consider nominating yourself. Need to renew your membership or join for the first time? Click here.

Wanna hit em’ where it hurts? Of course you do! Join us as we explore the various deliciously devious ways to torture your favorite fleshy duo. We'll discuss intimately the details of anatomy and functions. Learn why people are drawn to this play, the risks involved focusing on safety tips, and choosing CBT toys and playful pervertables. As well as detail a variety of ways to give and receive cock and ball torture as it falls in line with pleasure and pain with some show and tell on with a willing vict...er...nude model. Maniacal giggling encouraged! d20domme is an international Behavioral Expert PhD and Hypnotherapist with 15+ years in the kinky community as a 24/7 Lifestyle Female Dominant. She is unapologetically kinky and known as a pint-height, poly(androus), plus-size, POC, who knows what She wants and will use Her craft in mindfuckery and persuasive viper tongue to get it. Find Her writing on Her popular living-memoir website “From Mundane To Mistress,” chatting on podcasts, teaching classes, workshops, demos, or presenting virtually across the globe. TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle; class length varies. To register: MEMBERS -$5 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, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $10/$15 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 LOG IN LINK WITH THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. **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.

No better way to kick the winter blahs than hanging out with kinky folks! 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 Wednesday. Come join us! Wednesday, February 28th 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.

Join Ramon for a celebration of the rich history of caning as a form of corporal punishment throughout the world. Learn about the materials, vendors, and resources for this simple, yet oh so versatile and fun method of inducing pain. You’ll also learn various methods for precision striking of various parts of your partner's body. This class will be part lecture, part demo, with possibly some hands-on. Ramon is an Emeritus Board member of The Eulenspiegel Society (TES). A kinky geek who likes to teach, his specialties include rough body play, pressure points, fire play, single tails, D/s, and sadism for hurting the ones you love. 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, 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.  

Warning Signs and Red Flags: how do you decide if a Dominant is right for you? This class will be a mix of storytelling and discussion. Learn to navigate the dynamics of submissive relationships by identifying red flags and signs in Dominant Women. Gain insights from three decades of a submissive's experience to make informed choices and avoid potential pitfalls. Engage in meaningful conversations to make informed choices and navigate the path of submission with confidence. Chucky (Houseslave2000), has been a submissive for more than 30 years; most of that time based in NYC. He is a long time TES member, current board member and frequent presenter. Chucky has been a houseboy at almost every known dungeon (The Parthenon, Pandora’s Box, The Den of Iniquity, Arena/Blaze,The Crown/Taillor Group, Nutcracker Suite, etc.) in NYC, while serving some of the most prestigious Dommes (Even having an integral role in the ‘development’ of some) in the scene. He thrives in intense scenes and has been known to be a bit playful while at the mercy of Sadists who only want to see him suffer. When he is not in service, you may see him behind a bar at a fetish event, holding and serving you drinks with a big smile, or behind the scenes helping curate spaces and building community. TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle; class lengths vary. To register: MEMBERS -$5 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, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $10 /$15 day of event Click here to register for this class. If cost is a barrier to attendance, please email customer-care@tes.org REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE START OF CLASS! ALL QUESTIONS GO TO CUSTOMER-CARE@TES.ORG! YOU WILL RECEIVE THE LOG IN LINK WITH THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. **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.

This introductory class discusses being a trauma-aware kinkster. From being awareness of spacing and distance to setting up a play space and write advertisements for events, all kinksters can use trauma-informed mindfulness to create safer spaces. You will learn what trauma is (and what it isn't), how it happens, about trauma dumping, trauma reactions, post-traumatic growth, secondary trauma, intergenerational/racial trauma, trauma from violence, trauma experienced by BIPOC/LGBTQIA+/minority individuals, and more. Note: For education purposes only. This is not a therapy session, support group, place to discuss details of traumatic events, debate the validity of trauma, etc. Ember Solaris has been active in the BDSM community for about a decade. They are a social scientist, psychologist, neuroscientist, and social worker. They research emotions/emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, trauma, addictive behaviors, etc. They are also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Interpersonal Therapy, the Gottman Approach, and more, but do not currently practice. They primarily work in academic research. Ember dabbles in professional BDSM. They have a Primal Mate dynamic with their partner, and explore the boundaries of S&M/Edge Play, Primal Play, Femdom, and many other interests with their play partners. TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle. To register: MEMBERS -$5 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, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $10/$15 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! **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.

Whether you dream of humans flying and suffering in hemp rope, or if you read detective stories just to get to the point where the damsel in distress gets bound and gagged by the villains, we invite you to join the first Bondage Special Interest Group (SIG) social and demonstration of the year. Whatever your identity and role, we welcome you to this casual social event to meet others who share your interest. Participation and previous experience is welcome but by no means required. Anybody with an interest in bondage, regardless of style or materials preferred, are all equally welcome here. Mel_Ann will be bringing her collection of leather and steel bondage gear from around the world for all to have a look at and feel. You may or may not get to see her demonstrate how to use some on @CadburyBunny , who is himself a bondage switch. He will also be bringing along his own bondage kit: including rope, steel, blindfolds, gags, and flex cuffs. There will be a chance for all to socialize with one another, ask either of the two leaders questions, and have a look at the various implements.