February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s jam-packed with holidays, and this year, Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day are literally back-to-back. Join TES on Saturday, February 24th as we celebrate this one-two punch with our kinky holiday mash-up, the Flirt-de-lis Masquerade Play Party!!! In the spirit of the celebration, masks, bodypaint, and other costumes are encouraged, but not required. We have a very special door prize we’ll be giving away (details below), so come in your best dress and boost your chances to win. Not sure what else to bring to the party? Forget something at home? Not to worry, we are thrilled to have Struck Toys as our exclusive party vendor, and as an added bonus, they’re offering 25% all night to our attendees. But that’s not all! Early bird purchases in the first hour of the party get 50% off! But wait! There’s more! Struck Toys is donating a special Mardi Gras-themed flogger that we’ll be giving away to one special winner! All night our Krewe-du-Kink will be giving out points for things like costumes, great scenes, volunteering, and generally being awesome to one another. Whoever collects the most points by the end of the night will be crowned the winner!!! Speaking of special toys, do you have one you just love and want to show off? Join us at 10pm for a kinky ice-breaker game we’re calling “Show Us Your Kits”! We’ll take turns showing off our favorite things in our toy bags in this kinky version of show and tell. It’s another great way to earn points toward winning that special prize. 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 Parthenon Studios $25 for TES members, $30 for munch attendees, $35 for other non-members [] RSVP on Fetlife THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE PARTY. In order to attend this party you must be: - 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 Looking for a playdate? Please check out our official playdate thread on Fetlife, or come to the party and make a wish on our wishboard. Simply write down what you’re looking for on the board and take the corresponding number and stick it somewhere everyone can see. And if you’re interest in something written on the board, simply look for the person wearing that number. And there’s nothing like tossing a little money in the ol’ wishing well to help your wish come true, so please consider donating what you can. All proceeds go to benefit NCSF! As always, TES is a volunteer-based organization, and great events like this can’t happen without you! We need volunteers to work the door, coat check, DM, as well as up with setup and cleanup, so please consider volunteering your time. Those volunteering 1 hour of their time get in for half price, and those volunteering at least 2 hours get in free! To volunteer, please contact Zero at zero@tes.org!

Ever needed help with a vanilla need that doesn't mesh well with the kink lifestyle you live? Do you avoid a kinky health problem because you don't want the questions or worry? Want to learn about the kink-friendly option for getting or staying healthy? Join TES and all the kink friendly professionals we have collected to help with physical, mental, metaphysical, relationship, career. financial, addictions and alternative wellness. No need to worry about judgements or people who "don't get it." We have a lot of offerings to get you healthy or stay that way. While the fair is free to attend, we welcome donations to pay for the space rental. There are additional costs for certain classes and getting one-on-one time with the professionals who are sharing their their time and effort to make this event happen. THE SCHEDULE is: Doors open at 11am 11:15am-12:05 Exercise class: Chi Kung- it's a subsection of Tai Chi. Participates will feel refreshed and invigorated by a gentle full body Chi Kung workout incorporating deep breathing, posture improvement, joint loosening and toning. Long term benefits can be reduced impact of various diseases, decreased likelihood of falls, and better, longer, deeper orgasms. $5 to participate Bring water, flat soled non-grip flexible shoes, comfortable layered workout clothes 12:30-1:15- Yoga class- details to follow. $5 to participate Because we are in a rehearsal space, please bring your own mat, towel, or pad to practice on. 1:30-4:30pm- We will have 10-20 minute one-on-one sessions for Tarot Card, Reiki, mental health counseling, plus more at an affordable cost. There will be different fees for the one on one sessions with these lovely folks based on what the provider offers, with a portion to be given to TES to help cover our costs. We are limiting the one-on-one sessions sold at the door to what our individuals can handle, so get them early before they sell out. All one-on-one sessions will be kept confidential. Financial/ Life Insurance Planning Nutritional advice and Life Coaching Reiki and Crystal reading- ​ I am a certified Reiki Healer, and Crystal Healing Therapist. Both of these therapies clear, heal, and reset your chakras, and your energetic body in general. They should leave you feeling relaxed and renewed. 5 min consult for free and $25 for 20 minute one on one session LCSW/ therapist - I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy and counseling services to adults who have mental health issues and intimate relationship problems within power exchange and poly dynamics. I will be avaliable for mini-consultations where we can discuss, in general terms, what issues you may be having and whether therapy would be a good option for you. I will also make recommendations for other interventions, as appropriate. $5 for 10 minute one on one session Tarot Card Reading Our Tarot Card Reader is known for insightful and pragmatic sessions. In these short readings, Tarot cards are used to expand your possibilities to not only reveal what is, but what could be- within your control. For this short 15 minute session, you may bring an issue you are grappling with, or simply opt for what you need to be conscious of. For several years our Tarot Reader was one of the Readers in Residence at Raoul's in SoHo, where she helped people from all walks of life. $35 for a 15 minute one-on-one session. Rapid HIV testing/ STDs GMHC's Geffen Center will be on site to provide free oral swaps for rapid HIV testing. No needles, no blood draw. At their physical location they provide additional low cost testing. Information on other services they offer will be available. Addiction and harm reduction Re-Charge, a new health and wellness program affiliated with GMHC for people who use crystal meth, is an open, sex-positive, safe-space to learn about safer crystal meth use and explore a strategy that works for you. While this program focuses on crystal meth, they are able to direct you to services for other substances or addictions

Curious about the heart of a sadist? Merriam-Webster defines sadism as "delight in cruelty.” Join us as MissL talks with some perfectly nice sadists about what they love to do and why they love to do it, and how they find delight in (consensual) cruelty. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

No matter what techniques we learn in the practice of hypnokink, intimate hypnosis and erotic hypnosis, we continually encounter questions of ‘Now What?’ Whether advanced, novice, subjects, or hypnotist, how we approach this challenge can define both the quality of our scenes and the fundamental values we share with our partners as we pursue mutual desires. This class will specifically focus on the initial steps in the Exploration pattern: Exploring With Your Partner Responding With Intent This foundation starts us down the path towards dynamic, responsive, creative, explorative play. The ultimate goal of a kinky scene is shared experiences leading to increased intimacy between partners. While intermediate to advanced subjects and hypnotists will learn how to utilize their existing knowledge in a new way, novices are encourage to attend and learn a well defined, easy to follow practical approach to creating extraordinary hypnotic experiences. The class will include exercises suitable for established partners as well as those who meet at the class with a goal to not just teach the hypnotist how to practice their craft, but to establish shared mutual exploration as the first step and ultimate goal of every scene. About MrDream: Mr Dream has been organizing and presenting erotic hypnosis, hypnokink, and general BDSM events and classes since 2010 throughout the United States. He is a founding member of the Hypnosis New York/TES Hypnokink Group as well as a former board member and active volunteer for TES in NYC. He is the co-founder of Deepmind Darkwood, an intimate erotic hypnosis retreat in western Massachusetts. He can be reached at mrdaviddream@gmail.com and mrdream@fetlife

Are you kinky? Are you a writer? The TES Writer’s Group is curated by and for people like you. Join us as we think tank various topics. Get answers to questions or feedback on your current masterpiece. We value positivity and encouragement. All skill levels welcome. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

This discussion, aimed at party promoters and event organizers but open to all, continues the discussion from TES and NCSF's joint consent summit and the first of these discussions in November. As before, this event will produce notes to be published publicly on how we as a community can better work to uphold our shared values of consent and mutual support. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

In 2011, Barkas started to develop his personal way of doing ropes, which was very stormy and overwhelming. His Sensei Osada Steve called it ranboo and since then, this way of doing ropes became one of the well-known styles in the world of kinbaku (Source) This class provides an introduction to the key principles of Ranboo and several hands-on exercises to explore tying in this style. Please note that this may be a physically intense class for both the top and bottom. Requirements: 3+ lengths of 25-30ft rope Single column tie KeepOnKeepinOn is a NYC based rope educator and kinkster. He has presented at national events across the US, such as TES Fest and Shibaricon, and at a variety of local events throughout North America. He has been interested in rope since 2013 when he first discovered kink. While interested in many disciplines of rope bondage, his style has been primarily influenced by his friend, mentor, and teacher: barkas. Outside of kink KeepOnKeepinOn has a deep interest in psychology, neuroscience and emerging technology. If you see him at an event, please stop by and say hello!

3/13 Kink & Men of Color Panel Discussion moderated by MsLolaSmiles has been POSTPONED. Instead, we will feature a Supersized Circle Discussion led by our newest Board Member, Jaden. Circle is a TES tradition in which people can share or simply hold the space for a moderated group discussion. Topics depend on whatever participants bring up, as long as the topics are relevant to our community and the conversation remains respectful of differing points of view. And remember, what's said in Circle, stays in Circle!   TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Come join us for a tasting of different kinky activities, including (but not limited to): Hot wax play with Zero Floggers with ComtesseAurora TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Come hear what the board has planned for the future, offer suggestions, or volunteer! Free and open to all TES members with a membership card.