This interactive presentation will help to make you aware of your true value system and help you clarify those values so the right decisions are made...Everybody wants to be happy; this class will help you develop the life skills necessary to get there!

ADVANCE (Until Friday, September 23th at 11:59PM): TES Members $50 Non-Members $65 CLICK HERE for Advance Tickets You can also BUY TICKETS at a regular Tuesday or Wednesday TES Meeting. In person ticket purchases are Cash Only. Limited number of passes available   AT THE DOOR, until 2PM $60 Members $75 Non Members   AT THE DOOR, after 2PM $25 Members $35 Non Members     One full day of BDSM 101 Workshops! For Novices, Newcomers and Those who simply want to add to their skills in a fun environment! As a bonus, attendees will receive $10 discounted admission to the Pangea Party @ The Imperial Loft (114 East 31st Street) that evening, to practice their new skillz! We’ll have classes, demos and ample opportunities for hands-on practice. Our instructors are drawn from the current roster of TES and TES Fest presenters. The curriculum includes: Part One: Things We Wish People Had Told Us When We Were Starting Out! • The Basics of BDSM—What you absolutely need to know in order to get started! This is the class that you won’t want to miss if you’re new to (or curious about) kink or public play! • Meeting Potential Partners for Play or More – Special emphasis for those who are socially awkward, shy or newly (or perpetually) single. • Negotiating and Scene Etiquette – How to: Ask for what you want, Generally expect in a scene, Handle things don’t go as planned, and Minimize the Awkward! that can sometimes happen Part Two: Iconic Skillz and Sensations! • Bondage – Rope and more! Tie or be tied with more confidence. Get the foundation for using rope or other means in a less risky, more fun way. We’ll also cover the different types of rope and methods of bondage, and you’ll have the chance to try out tying or being tied with a wide range of materials. • Impact Play – Canes, Paddles, Floggers and Whips! Getting more effective use based on your particular needs, and what to look for when choosing implements. Compare the various implements in terms of personal preference as a top or bottom. Part Three: The Bonus Round--The Discovery Center! • Violet Wand – Intro to Electricity play. • Pervertibles – Check out the fun that can be had with ordinary household or office items! You may never be able to see a trip to the 99c store the same way again! • And more….! Look for updates as we add more presenters and delicious new kinks to the roster! Part Four: The Wrap Up We know, we know. It’s a lot to take in. You’ll have questions. We may or may not have answers. But it’ll be a good time to piece together what you’ve seen and talk with experienced folks about translating it to “real life”. Or to just make sure you’ve got the contact info for all the new friends you’ve made, before heading to the Pangea Party.

TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only Doors open at 7:00 pm - Meeting begins at 7:30 pm   What does it mean to be a Female Sadist in such a male-centric world? How did these women break the mold and build reputations for being as-- or even sometimes even more-- brutal than the boys. What goes through their mind as they deliver a blow or pierce the flesh, and what drives them to push the envelope even further? Come celebrate these endearing and sadistic women. Panelists include but not limited to: Megan McCord - http://www.mistressmeganmccord.com/ hidesthepig - http://www.ritualsurrender.com/ Elena Deluca - http://www.elenadeluca.com/ Lucy Sweetkill - http://lucysweetkill.com/ Katsura - katwithakink.com   Fetlife RSVP: https://fetlife.com/events/482226 .

. . . your BEST experience yet with the Hypnokink Group!

Join TES TNG as we take a day trip to the final weekend of the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo Park. It's Oktoberfest Weekend, so bust out your lederhosen (aka leather pants) as we get Medieval!

TES MEMBERS ONLY. The Board of Directors is elected by TES Members, for one- and two-year terms. Come meet the candidates running for these seats in our annual election in October.

Being the cause of someone's pain can be a thrilling and heady experience, and it can also be the a conduit for intimacy and a deeper connection . . .

This class will be taught using the “masterclass” format, but is open to students of all levels. The subject matter of the class will be “technique.”

Let's get a jump on the Halloween festivities with a quick round of speedfriending (it's speed dating without all the pressure!) followed by lots of treats!

TES Members Only.