January 21, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Better Bottoming with Bex The Loft 245 W 29th St, 11th floor, New York, NY, United States Bottoms bring more to the table than just a good butt! Bottoming requires skill – skill that’s rarely recognized, acknowledged, or taught. This workshop will help bottoms develop and hone the skills they’ll need most, and will help tops better understand the tools they need to train the perfect plaything. We’ll cover how to embody the kind of reactions that make a sadist’s mouth water, techniques for processing pain, and how to recognize and communicate your desires. This class welcomes people of all genders, orientations, and experience levels from both sides of the slash. Bex is a NYC based sex educator, speaker, and podcaster. He’s been a proud and undeniable kinkster ever since he insisted on being served his meals in a dog bowl at the age of 8 (and even before that, probably). He's taught everything from blowjobs to negotiation at sex shops, events, and conferences all along the East Coast, and appeared as a guest on True Life, Sex Gets Real, and The Life On The Swingset Podcast.You can find him on Twitter @BexTalksSex, on his blog at BexTalksSex.com, or on his weekly podcast The Dildorks! Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you need any assistance accessing our programming, please reach out to our operations team at Operations@tes.org. We will do our best to assist you. TES Members $10 Students & Military with ID $15 Reciprocal Groups $15 Non-Members $25 Cash Only
January 22, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Intro to Dark Ageplay with MorriganMaeve The Loft 245 W 29th St, 11th floor, New York, NY, United States Class description coming soon. From pageant winner to kinky sinner, this former Girl Scout and girl-next-door from New Jersey has been stirring up the scene for the better part of a decade. Since 2012, @MorriganMaeve has been a staff member for Conduit Enterprises (New Jersey’s premiere monthly sex-positive kink/fetish/BDSM party). She’s the founder of Conduit’s “Little Sparks” and a co-leader for Conduit’s festival and camp collective presence. Known for her penchant for prosecco, and her over-the-top, extra AF party planning and production, this classy bitch is the mastermind behind events such as THUNDERFOAM! and Midnight Margaritas. As an age player, Morrigan is an advocate for learning to let go and embracing vulnerability without shame through consensual play associated with reconnection with lost innocence. With her infectious laugh, her vibrant squeals from excitement, and her twisted ideas of fun, she might just make you suffer from cute aggression, or she might get you to walk her Lego™ walk of fire. When in doubt, little out! Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. TES Members - $10, Students, Seniors, Military, and First Responders (with ID) - $15, Reciprocal Groups - $15, Non-Members - $25
January 28, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Hypno Group: Hypnosis and Consensual Non-Consent The Loft 245 W 29th St, 11th floor, New York, NY, United States The junction between the reality of erotic hypnosis and the fantasy of mind-control is both challenging and rewarding terrain to explore. Consensual Non-Consent (CNC) allows partners to experience a wide range of scenes and play styles that are not possible through more explicit negotiation styles, yet the need for effective communication and collaboration is just as crucial as any other form of play. As both a style of relationship and method of negotiation, CNC is a valuable yet often misunderstood part of the kink world. Hypnosis provides tools and theme that ideally can add both to the thrill and feasibility of CNC based scenes..triggers, enhanced role-play, amnesia, and the wide range of suggestions possible with hypnosis offers an infinite creative palette. At the same time, hypnosis is also misunderstood, especially where it comes to questions of agency and consent. Through demonstration and honest discussion of some difficult topics, this class aims to provide realistic ways to explore the darker sides of hypnosis, and the use of hypnosis to enhance other BDSM applications of CNC, whether as part of a long term relationship, or as a component of negotiated play with trusted partners. This class is intended for any experience level but will deal with intense themes including consensual ‘rape play’ and emotional and physical sado-masochism. @MrDream (David) has been organizing and presenting for the Hypnokink community since 2010. He is a co-founder of the Hypnosis New York group, the Deepmind Darkwood hypnosis retreat, and has attended all of the NEEHUs and taught classes on hypnosis, kink, intimacy, sex and romance nationally. He is the founder of the League of Ethical Evil Hypnotists; muahahahaha. He is a former board member for TES. Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. TES Members - $10, Students, Seniors, Military, and First Responders (with ID) - $15, Reciprocal Groups - $15, Non-Members - $25
January 29, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM TES Presents: Savvy Strap-On Seduction (Strap-On Sex 101) with Andre Shakti Harnesses and dildos are sold to women who fuck women, men who fuck men, women who fuck men, men who fuck women and not to mention transgender folks of all orientations and expressions. People strap it on for a variety of reasons, some of which are: because it feels good, because playing with power dynamics is sexy, for double penetration, for variety in gender expression, for variety in cock size, shape, and color possibilities, because it looks hot, to have a permanent hard-on, and because watching your partner bob their head up and down on your cock is pretty awesome no matter what sex organs you were born with! Andre Shakti is the queen of cock confidence, and whether you’re a strap-on novice or a longtime aficionado, she’s ready to up your erotic ante! In this workshop we will cover: How to talk to your partner(s) about wanting to explore strap-on play How to source the best gear and sex accessories for your strap-on experience Inspiration for incorporating dirty talk, role play and gender fuckery into your dynamic Basic anatomy and tips for enhancing physical strap-on pleasure Exuding confidence while strapping it on A variety of strap-on positions that are inclusive of larger and disabled bodies & MORE! Andre Shakti is a journalist, educator, performer, activist, and professional slut living in Baltimore, MD. She is devoted to normalizing alternative desires, de-stigmatizing sex workers and their clients, and not taking herself too seriously. Andre wrestles mediocre white men into submission is the reigning polyamory pundit at her biweekly non-monogamy advice column "I Am Poly(amorous) & So Can You!", which you can visit - and submit questions to! - via IAmPoly.net. She also helms Baltimore OUTLoud's LGBTQ+ advice column "The In & Out" and holds court as Slixa.com's resident sexpert. Andre frequently lectures, coaches and advises on the intersecting issues of sexual health, politics and pleasure, race, trauma, gender, sex worker rights, non-monogamy and queerness. When not working, Andre can typically be found marathoning "Law & Order: SVU" under a chaotic pile of partners and pitbulls, and yes, she knows how problematic that show is. Andre encourages you to connect with her on Facebook via "Andre Shakti", follow her NSFW exploits on Twitter via @andreshakti, and support her Patreon via patreon.com/IAmPolyamorous. Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390. If you will need any assistance accessing our space, please contact us at operations@tes.org. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
February 4, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Feet-ure Presentation: Foot Domination Clinic with Domina Katarina The Loft 245 W 29th St, 11th floor, New York, NY, United States Big or small, smooth or wrinkly, bedazzled or au naturale. Feet come in every shape, size and style under the sun and are just waiting to be invited to the party. In this class we will explore the many sexy ways to dominate using your feet. From choking to trampling, foot rubs to forced worship, we’ll cover the harder and softer sides of foot fetish delights. This class is perfect for people looking to incorporate foot play for the first time, as well as those who are looking to up their foot game. Will include pro-demonstrations plus opportunities for you to explore. Come with a partner or find one here! Domina Katarina (theDommeKat) has been called “casually cruel” and “compassionately sadistic” - a treat for those who find themselves under Her size 8.5s. The ProDomme and Fetish Wrestler can often be found wrestling with Doom Maidens, flogging for funsies at parties or teaching others the joys of butt stuff. https://twitter.com/theDommeKat www.theDommeKat.com Ursa Fierce is the proud owner of two super arched and curvy size 8s. She is a professional Wrestle Domme and enjoys putting her feet on peoples’ faces, necks and nether bits. You can find her around NYC teaching beginner wrestling classes and co-hosting Grapple Den parties. https://twitter.com/UrsaFierce Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30 Buzzer #013 TES Members - $10, Students, Seniors, Military, and First Responders (with ID) - $15, Reciprocal Groups - $15, Non-Members - $25
February 5, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM BDSM 101 Q&A with BexTalksSex The Loft 245 W 29th St, 11th floor, New York, NY, United States Join us for an informal Q&A with one of our favorite sex (and sexy) educators - Bex! This is your chance to ask those kinky questions you've been meaning to but have't found the right TES meeting for yet. Bex is a NYC based sex educator, speaker, and podcaster. He’s been a proud and undeniable kinkster ever since he insisted on being served his meals in a dog bowl at the age of 8 (and even before that, probably). He's taught everything from blowjobs to negotiation at sex shops, events, and conferences all along the East Coast, and appeared as a guest on True Life, Sex Gets Real, and The Life On The Swingset Podcast. You can find him on Twitter @BexTalksSex, on his blog at BexTalksSex.com, or on his weekly podcast The Dildorks! Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30 Buzzer #013 TES Members - $10, Students, Seniors, Military, and First Responders (with ID) - $15, Reciprocal Groups - $15, Non-Members - $25
February 11, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Bondage Group: Intro to Rope Styles & Interaction Ideas The Loft 245 W 29th St, 11th floor, New York, NY, United States Zero-Gi and samjay team up to give you ideas about ways to tie your partner that map intent to interaction to produce consent-consistent connection. Dispelling various dogmas on purist rope styles, permission is granted to evolve your own unique way of communicating. The class involves some discussion, brief demonstrations and a whole lot of opportunities to explore via practice and participation. What to bring: 3 ropes (any kind), 2 blindfolds, 1 partner Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. Buzzer #013 TES Members - $10, Students, Seniors, Military, and First Responders (with ID) - $15, Reciprocal Groups - $15, Non-Members - $25
February 12, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Handheld Fucking Machines from Drilldos to Fucksaws The Loft 245 W 29th St, 11th floor, New York, NY, United States Fucking machines in general are one of the coolest and most exciting pieces of equipment one can use when exploring the sexual side of our world. It can also be one of the least accessible and riskiest activities, which is why it's often harder to establish a foundation of skills or opportunity to participate under ideal conditions. The primary purpose of this class to make this activity less alien and offer that foundation of skills and knowledge that can develop into better practices for everyone whether new or experienced. There are many thoughts and questions that one often thinks about when diving into this activity. How do I use these machines safely? How do I know if my partner or I are ready for this play? How can I negotiate to do this play? How do I integrate it into my play or scene? As a DM, event organizer, or venue operator; what should I know to vet people and equipment? What are some skills I should learn? Can I use electric tools/devices I already have? What types of dildo's and attachments can I use? Where do I get this stuff? How much is this going to cost me? How do I make or assemble my own machines or attachments? Am I crazy for even thinking about playing with what is essentially just a power tool with a sex toy attached to it? All these questions and more will be answered. I will offer my best practices to help you in your journey based on my 10+ years of experience researching, building, and using these devices. There will be an opportunity to ask specific questions and try out general use of these devices. Please wear closed toed shoes/boots for a hands-on demo experience. Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30 Buzzer #013 TES Members - $10, Students, Seniors, Military, and First Responders (with ID) - $15, Reciprocal Groups - $15, Non-Members - $25
February 13, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM TES Board of Directors Meeting Free and open to all current members. This meeting will be accessible via teleconference. Details will be available via the monthly membership-only email.
February 18, 2020 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM H.O.T.: Hands Only Torture The Loft 245 W 29th St, 11th floor, New York, NY, United States All too often, we are told that BDSM must utilize tools and toys to be effective. In this presentation Sir Guy and his girl Harley show how simply using one's hands can provide an intimate, yet power scene without the use of any outside implements. SirGuy lives in a 24/7 Master/slave relationship. He's been active in the scene for over a decade and is an Emeritus Board Member of The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), Director of MAsT Metro New York, Founder of The Dark Lair: BDSM Support and Education for People of Color, and an Associate Member of ONYX NY/Northeast. He won the International Power Exchange 2013 title. SirGuy has presented at MsC several times, Brimstone, TES Fest, The Floating World, LLC, Leather History Preservation Weekend, several MAsT groups, South Jersey Power Exchange, LILNR/LICK and over 30 groups and events. SirGuy lives in a 24/7 Master/slave relationship. He's been active in the scene for over a decade and is an Emeritus Board Member of The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), Director of MAsT Metro New York, Founder of The Dark Lair: BDSM Support and Education for People of Color, and an Associate Member of ONYX NY/Northeast. He won the International Power Exchange 2013 title. SirGuy has presented at MsC several times, Brimstone, TES Fest, The Floating World, LLC, Leather History Preservation Weekend, several MAsT groups, South Jersey Power Exchange, LILNR/LICK and over 30 groups and events. He delivered the keynote address at Beyond Leather 2014, Our Traditions Live speech at Master/slave Conference 2015, Sir Guy was winner of the 2014 Beyond Leather Community Achievement Award and the 2005 TES Dominant Men/submissive women's Literary Contest, served as head judge of the Western Canada Power Exchange Contest 2015 and nominated for the Pantheon of Leather Man of the Year award among others. He is the author of a uniform themed erotic collection featuring People of Color and contributing author to the anthology Our Lives, Our History: Consensual Master/slave Relationships from Ancient Times to the 21st Century. Interviews with Sir Guy also appear in Dr. Gloria Brame’s, A Different Loving Too. A uniform enthusiast, former NYC police officer and NY State certified Emergency Medical Technician, Sir Guy participated in rescue efforts at Ground Zero and Hurricane Katrina. Harley is a Black owned and operated slave in Brooklyn, NY belonging to Sir Guy for 6 years. She has been involved in the BDSM community for over 15 years. During her time in the community, Harley has presented or co-presented at TES, various MAsT groups, Lupercalia, the Master/slave Conference, and more. Harley served on the staff of Master Taino's Training Academy for 2 years before winning the Northeast Master/slave 2008 title with her Owner at the time, which she held until February 2009. She currently serves as the Treasurer for MAsT Metro NY. Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. TES Members - $10, Students, Seniors, Military, and First Responders (with ID) - $15, Reciprocal Groups - $15, Non-Members - $25