Join us for Obedience with @LadyElainaNY Often we don't like to think about the tougher aspects of what it is that we do, and not everyone even goes to the same place with things. But for those who practice M/s and D/s, nothing is possible without Obedience. It is not optional. If participating in a Master/Slave dynamic, the very roots of the relationship require it. Why? What is that about? Some things we’ll look at will include the things that make it necessary, why it is so difficult, the feelings involved, and what happens when things go wrong. How do you get back on track, how can we be better at this dynamic, etc. Audience participation will be encouraged.... and expected. In The Scene since 1980, Lady Elaina practices Spiritual Mastery. Founder/ Director of The South Jersey Power Exchange, MAsT:Edgewater Park and Brooklyn Leather/LeatherFolk, inducted into The Leather Archives and Museum in 2011. Fetlife contains her curriculam vitae under @LadyElainaNY She runs a support group for M/s Switches at the M/s Conferences; educates about the difference between the BDSM and M/s Switch. A Leather Maker since 1990, she founded and owns SceneWear Originals® by S.A.M.Co. www.scenewear.com Current/former member: B.O.D. TES, DSF, NLA, Multiple MAsT Chapters, etc. Auctioneer: Paddles at Zone DK, Paddles NYC, TESFest, Summer Bashes, Time Out Chicago, etc. Graduate of MTTA. Lady Elaina is Master of the Unicorn Household, at Unicorn Keep. 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, 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 MEMBERSHIP@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.

Summer has come to a close, and school is back in session, and we’re having visions of plaid skirts, knee socks, and ruler-wielding disciplinarians. So why not come and matriculate with TES at our monthly munch? Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! Come join us! Thursday, September 28th, at 7:30pm at the 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 Final Thursday Munch is our monthly gathering on the last Thursday 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.

Come join us and meet the candidates for this year's TES elections in this live online town hall. This is your opportunity to ask questions and find out where each candidate stands on the important issues affecting TES and the greater kink scene. The link to participate will be sent in your TES email newsletter closer to the event date. Your link to join will be in your member email newsletter, so check your spam folder. No additional downloads or software required! This 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.

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.

Music surrounds us in play-spaces. Countless threads online discuss ideal music for scenes. This class discusses how to engage with the music, using rhythm to enhance your play. It's a technique that is adaptable to almost any implement, and can be as simple and minimal, or as sophisticated and brain-challenging as you want it to be. @Bass_Instincts has been in the lifestyle actively for over 10 years, in several communities including a recent relocation to Ohio with his wife and submissive, Gidget. A sadist and sensation play enthusiast, he tries to find ways to combine his multiple non-kink interests into crafting scenes, especially music. 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 MEMBERSHIP@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.

Hot and sadistic or warm and sensual, maybe a little both, @Kinbaku_Studio will offer an introduction to the joys of wax play. Their mix of demonstrations, fun ideas to try, tempered with a touch of science and focused on safety, will let the attendees learn how to incorporate wax play into their kinky shenanigans. @Kinbaku_Studio has been practicing the art of rope bondage for over 14 years. They have attended many rope-centric cons, private lessons and intensives worldwide. Susuwatari and Lady Yu have taught at many local, regional and larger conventions for 8 years and been on staff as a rope artist/demonstrator at Adult Cons/Expos for the last 6 years. When they aren’t performing, they use the studio to sell their brand of rope, candles, and other products.  They opened The Knotty Spot, a private members club, to create content, make art, offer inclusive classes and a consent focused play space to their local community. They also rent their space to other professionals for them to have a private and secure location for their sessions.  He takes pride in being one of the few Asian Americans Kink Business owners. Their focus is on body positive, consensual rope, making it an enjoyable experience for all. 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, 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 MEMBERSHIP@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.

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.

This meeting is held twice yearly for the purpose of conducting official organization business and giving the membership an opportunity to be directly involved in that process. The fall meeting, usually held in October, is also when officers for the organization are elected. All members in good standing are entitled to attend and participate in all of these functions. The link to participate will be sent in your TES email newsletter closer to the event date. No additional downloads or software required! This 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.

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.

Let's spice things up with a little bedroom rope bondage presented by @Kinbaku_Studio The class teaches attendees some fun rope ties to spice up their bedroom play time and turn up the heat on Sexy time. Be sure to drink plenty of water because it’s going to get hot in class! @Kinbaku_Studio has been practicing the art of rope bondage for over 14 years. They have attended many rope-centric cons, private lessons and intensives worldwide. Susuwatari and Lady Yu have taught at many local, regional and larger conventions for 8 years and been on staff as a rope artist/demonstrator at Adult Cons/Expos for the last 6 years. When they aren’t performing, they use the studio to sell their brand of rope, candles, and other products.They opened The Knotty Spot, a private members club, to create content, make art, offer inclusive classes and a consent focused play space to their local community. They also rent their space to other professionals for them to have a private and secure location for their sessions.He takes pride in being one of the few Asian Americans Kink Business owners. Their focus is on body positive, consensual rope, making it an enjoyable experience for all. 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, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $20 /$25 day of event Click this link 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 MEMBERSHIP@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.