May 24, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE – Alpha Bits: the “s” Version with AttorneyLadySteele Join Lady Steele as she presents a class on how to negotiate the sometimes unpredictable waters of power exchange relationships when you are an Alpha type on the “right side of the slash”. She will discuss Alpha personalities and what challenges are inherent to being a strong personality in a position that requires that someone else be in control. This class is beneficial for those currently both in and out of a power exchange relationship. Lady Steele identifies as a femme queer Alpha leather slave. She has served in the Leather community since 1999. She has presented and volunteered across the U. S. and internationally. She resides in Atlanta where she operates her law practice that serves people in the various BDSM worlds and the ethical non-monogamy (ENM) community. She is the only out, open, and practicing attorney in the U.S. that specializes in the issues that are unique to the BDSM and ENM communities. She is the founder of the Center of Learning and School of Success (C.L.A.S.S.), the Worthless Bastards (Cigar) Club (W.B.C. – Atlanta), and The Leather Coterie (T.L.C.). She proudly leads all of these organizations under the umbrella of the West Inclusive Georgia Socials (W.I.N.G.S.) group. Lady Steele held the position of Social Coordinator for NLA – Atlanta during its last incarnation in Atlanta. She continues to give back to the community as Board Support and Vendor Coordinator for the Leather Leadership Conference and is also a proud member of Onyx Pearls - Southern Leather. When she is not presenting, Lady Steele has shared her knowledge through multiple podcasts on BlogTalk (“The Legal Show”), the KinkyCast, the Poly Podcast, Kuldrin's Krypt, Nightlife 24/7, Dating Kinky, Excite Me, and the Black to Leather podcast. 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 respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, click here and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $20 Click here register for this class. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS. ALL QUESTIONS TO MEMBERSHIP@TES.ORG 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. 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. $10 – $20
May 26, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM TES Final Thursday Munch: Almost Summer Edition Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means so is Hot Kink Summer! So we're kicking it off right with the latest TES’s 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, May 26th, at 7pm at the Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) New York, NY 10001 Our hosts, Infinity and Ara, 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 any and all city and state COVID safety protocols, including any masking requirements and/or showing proof of vaccination to restaurant staff, remain in effect. We will be providing a discrete option for contact tracing, which is highly encouraged. Whatever You Eat
May 31, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE – From the Sensual to the Sting: How to make your Dragon’s Tail Do What You Mean with PlaineJane So you have your rope, your blindfold and your toy bag FULL of goodies, but do you have the most efficient yet elegant tool in a Top's arsenal? A tool that incites instant anxiety at the mere thought of its tender touch? But that tender touch can feel as soft as a lover's caress or as mean as a bee sting. The trick is making your Dragon's Tail do what you want while making your bottom feel what you mean. PlaineJane will take you on a sensational journey into the effective use of a Dragon's Tail. Jane will discuss the types and parts of a Dragon's Tail, techniques for different sensations, practice options, application as well as safety and aftercare for both Top and bottom. So, bring a Dragon's tail and a bottom, if you got 'em. This class will give full marks for participation!" PlaineJane has been active in the Atlanta BDSM community for almost fifteen years. As an enthusiastic Event Coordinator & Educator, Jane is a strong advocate for promoting and producing educational events for and within the BDSM and Leather communities. Jane is the Director and Organizer of MAsT: Marietta Women and F.L.A.I.R. (Female Led Authority Inspired Relationships) which offers educational Intensives for different faucets of the BDSM Lifestyle. She is also on the Board of Leather Leadership Conference (LLC). Her area of interest and experience includes service, domination and discipline, impact play, dragon's tails, high protocol, power exchange from both sides of the slash, humiliation & degradation, chemical play, genitorture and of course Male on Male Action... to name a few. ______ 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 respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, click here and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $20 Click here register for this class. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS. ALL QUESTIONS TO MEMBERSHIP@TES.ORG 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. 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. $10 – $20
June 7, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE – Neurodiversity in Kink with AttorneyLadySteele It is time. It is time that we open the discussion about what it means to be a neurodiverse person in the kink world. Are you autistic? Depressed? Anxious? Have PTSD? All of the above? Do you have something else going on? This is the class where you can hear about, and speak about if you are willing, what it’s like to be neurodiverse in kink. Lady Steele will discuss how neurodiversity affects safety, negotiations, play, and aftercare through her own experiences. Lady Steele identifies as a femme Alpha leather slave. She has served in the Leather community since 1999 wherein she has presented and volunteered across the country. She resides in Atlanta where she operates her law practice that serves alternative lifestyles. She is the only out, open, and practicing attorney in the southeast that specializes in the issues that are unique to the BDSM and ethical non-momogamy communities. Lady Steele is the co-founder and co-lead of the Center of Learning and School of Success (C.L.A.S.S.), Atlanta's Worthless Bastards (Cigar) Club, and The Leather Coterie’s (T.L.C.) Atlanta Chapter. She acts as Board Support, Convention Attorney, and Vendor Coordinator for the Leather Leadership Conference, serves at Treasurer of Anafiel House and is a proud member of Onyx Pearls Southern Leather. In addition, she has presented at national events including TES Fest, DomCon, Frolicon, Southeast Leather Fest, DragonCon, Sex Down South, Atlanta Poly Weekend. Lady Steele also shares her knowledge through her BlogTalk radio program, “The Legal Show,” co-hosted by renowned Sci-Fi author Bennet Pomerantz. Lady Steele has been on the KinkyCast, discussing topics like Consent Apps; No Collar, No Problem; BDSM and the Law; Cigar Service and Play; and Poly and the Law, and on the Poly Podcast, speaking about Poly and the Law. 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 respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, click here and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $20 Click here register for this class. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS. ALL QUESTIONS TO MEMBERSHIP@TES.ORG 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. 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. $10 – $20
June 9, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM TES Board of Directors Meeting Open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed June 1. If you are a current member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please contact secretary@tes.org
June 14, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE – How To Dress For Kink Events & Finding Your Personal Style with AbundantMischief Getting ready to go to your first play party, but have no idea what to wear? Feeling confused by dungeon dress codes? Been in the scene for a while, but none of your outfits feel quite like “you”? This class will include: *How to understand and navigate party dress codes *How to cultivate your own unique personal style, regardless of size, age, gender identity, or kink identity *How to plan party outfits for particular environments and play possibilities *How to build a kink wardrobe without breaking the bank AbundantMischief is a toppy switch, gleeful sadomasochist, and enthusiastic boot fetishist. She has over 12 years of experience as a member of the kink community, as well as over 2 decades of experience as a professional dancer, circus artist, and performing arts educator. She has been an informal mentor to kinksters over the years across a wide variety of interests, as well as a long-standing member of Hitchin’ Bitches Boston and frequent attendee of rope and kink events throughout the New England area. 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 here and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $20 Click here register for this class. REGISTRATION ENDS 3O MINUTES BEFORE CLASS! ALL QUESTIONS TO MEMBERSHIP@TES.ORG 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. 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. $10 – $20
June 21, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE — Hit Me, Baby!: Impact Play 101 with MiaAction Are you turned on by the idea of spanking? Have you experimented a bit but want to take things up a notch with your partner? This class will arm you with tools to feel confident on your sexy journey into impact play (using your hands, paddles, and household items). We will cover key definitions and how to ask for what you want, types of toys you can use, and safety during play. We will finish with an impact demonstration. This class is excellent for couples and singles, whether you are a beginner or would like to brush up on your skills. As always, all genders, sexualities and experience levels welcome! Mia Action is a professional Dominatrix, lifestyle sadomasochist and alternative sexuality consultant based in Philadelphia and South New Jersey. Mia has been formally involved in the alt sex community since 2017, but has been drawn to the margins of desire from a young age. While her class roster is varied, she has a particular predilection for discussing sadomasochism of all kinds, power exchange, and the psychology of BDSM. Mia is also passionate about educating the public on kink literacy and sex work. web: miaaction.com fet: MiaACTION twitter: @MiaActionBDSM instagram: @mia_action_official 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 respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, click here and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $20 Click here register for this class. Once you register, you'll receive the link to the class approximately 15 - 20 minutes before it starts. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS. ALL QUESTIONS TO MEMBERSHIP@TES.ORG 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. 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. $10 – $20
July 26, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE – TES presents: The Law and Sex Work with meanstreakmilewide A look at the legal risks and rights of sex workers. Also a discussion of how FOSTA/SESTA impacts sex work and sex workers. Also a discussion on which different forms of sex work carry different legal consequences. Bio coming soon. 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 respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, click here and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $20 Click here register for this class. Once you register, you'll receive the link to the class approximately 15 - 20 minutes before it starts. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS. ALL QUESTIONS TO MEMBERSHIP@TES.ORG 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. 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. $10 – $20
July 28, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM TES Final Thursday Munch: Too Damn Hot Edition The mercury is rising, and we're all broiling! Thankfully, there's nothing quite like hanging out with your fellow kinksters in an air conditioned diner with cold drinks and frozen treats to help beat the heat! Stay cool the only way we know how with the latest TES’s 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, July 28th, at 7pm at the Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) New York, NY 10001 Our hosts, Ash and Chucky, 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. Whatever You Eat
August 2, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE – Barbed Wire Suspension with SiRoberto & Helen-Alexandria Description Coming soon! 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 respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, click here and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $20 Click here to register for this class. Once you register, you'll receive the link to the class approximately 15 - 20 minutes before it starts. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS. ALL QUESTIONS TO MEMBERSHIP@TES.ORG 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. 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. $10 – $20