Intent to Run Deadline August 28 Members interested in running for the TES Board of Directors or for Parliamentarian must submit their intent by 11:59 PM EST. Candidates must be TES members in good standing for at least one full calendar year. Please email your notification of intent and candidate statement to elections@tes.org and tes@tes.org.
In-Person: Infusing Kink with Diaper Play September 10 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Why not ...diapers? Tips on elongating bondage sessions? Wanna kick up your humiliation game? Learn how to emphasize a power dynamic? Curious about ageplay? Let's unpack and confront the ways to incorporate diapers into safe, sane and consensual AND FUN ways. Bio: BabyMisty has been active in the ABDL (Adult Baby Diaper Lover) community since the 1990s. She has hosted events for ~30 years starting in San Francisco, California and continues to hold events in the NYC area including the banner ongoing event, Kinky Rinky (a roller skating take-over). Location: The Center (The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center) 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011 Cost: Members: $10 Non-Members: $25 Registration in advance is strongly encouraged due to limited internet access at the venue. Note: Each attendee will need to have a separate account to register. Registration Instructions If You Already Have an Account Register: Click here to go to the class registration page. Log in: Use your existing account information to log in and register for the class. Your membership discount will be applied automatically. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. If You Need to Create an Account For Members: Create Your Account: Go to the Member Portal and create your account here. Be sure to use the same email address you used when you purchased your TES membership. If you’ve forgotten it, email membership@tes.org for assistance. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and follow the link to set your password. Log In and Register: Click this link to log back into the Member Portal and register for the class. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. For Non-Members: Create Your Account: Go to the registration page and create your Member Portal account here. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and follow the link to set enter your password. Log In and Register: Click this link to log back into the Member Portal and register for the class. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. On-Site Registration is NOT available. Cash payments are not accepted at the door.
IN-PERSON: TES Monthly Munch September 14 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Skylight Diner 402 West 34th Street, New York, NY, United States We'd love to have you at the TES Monthly Munch! Whether you're new to the scene, an old friend, or just curious, our monthly munch is a great opportunity to meet fellow kinksters in a low-key, low-pressure setting. There’s no need to RSVP, and everyone is welcome—you don’t even have to be a TES member to join us! We gather on the first Monday of every month (if it's a holiday, we'll meet on the following Monday) at an alternative lifestyle-friendly diner in NYC. Our hosts will be there to give you a warm welcome and answer any questions. Attending is free; you just pay for your food, and please remember to tip your server well! We also ask that you wear "vanilla" (non-BDSM) clothes. This is a vanilla event. Respect others' privacy and consent by not displaying any kink activities in this public space. A Note on Safety This event is held at a public diner, and while we highly encourage all attendees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, we cannot control what the restaurant requires of other patrons. Please assess your own risk and act accordingly. We will have a discreet contact tracing option available, which we encourage you to use. For more information, including a code of conduct for newcomers, please visit our FAQ page. We can't wait to see you there!
TES Online – TES Board Meeting September 21 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Virtual Are you a current TES member? You're invited to our monthly board meeting! This is your chance to connect with fellow members, hear what the board is working on, and help shape the future of our organization. This meeting is online only and is open to current TES members only. How to Join All members receive details on how to join the meeting in our monthly newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror, sent on the first of the month. If you are a current member and didn't receive the information, please email us at secretary@tes.org. We Have Board Vacancies! Looking to get more involved? We have several board vacancies and would love for you to join us. If you're interested, you can review the requirements and nominate yourself. Not a Member Yet? If you're interested in becoming a member or need to renew your membership, you can do so here. We'd love to have you!
In-Person: Beyond “No Means No”: Consent Negotiation & Safer Play September 24 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Think you know consent? Let’s level it up. This class goes way beyond “no means no” and gets into the real art of negotiation, communication, and connection in BDSM and intimate play. Learn how to actually say what you want (and what you don’t), set clear boundaries without killing the vibe, and use safewords and check-ins like a pro. We’ll explore tools like the Wheel of Consent to untangle giving vs. receiving (because yes, there’s a difference), plus practice real-life negotiation and in-the-moment communication skills you can take straight into your scenes. Expect interactive exercises, honest conversations, and a supportive space to build confidence, clarity, and better play—for you and your partners. Bio: Goddess Coko (she/her) has been a member of the NYC kink scene for over 20+ years. She is happy and excited to be back serving on the TES Board as Secretary, a role she is familiar with from her earlier time on the Board. Goddess Coko serves as Chair of the Communications and the Promotions Committees, Vice Chair of Community Relations, and volunteers on the POC Committee. Goddess Coko is also a Founding Mother of ONYX PEARLS NY-Northeast and former Co-Head and Web Mistress of ClubFEM NYC. She is a proud member of Goddess House NJ, a FemDom-led Leather family. Location: The Center (The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center) 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011 Cost: Members: $10 Non-Members: $25 Registration in advance is strongly encouraged due to limited internet access at the venue. Note: Each attendee will need to have a separate account to register. Registration Instructions If You Already Have an Account Register: Click here to go to the class registration page. Log in: Use your existing account information to log in and register for the class. Your membership discount will be applied automatically. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. If You Need to Create an Account For Members: Create Your Account: Go to the Member Portal and create your account here. Be sure to use the same email address you used when you purchased your TES membership. If you’ve forgotten it, email membership@tes.org for assistance. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and follow the link to set your password. Log In and Register: Click this link to log back into the Member Portal and register for the class. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. For Non-Members: Create Your Account: Go to the registration page and create your Member Portal account here. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and follow the link to set enter your password. Log In and Register: Click this link to log back into the Member Portal and register for the class. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. On-Site Registration is NOT available. Cash payments are not accepted at the door.
