December 25 Merry Christmas! Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? 🎶 The presents are unwrapped and the cocoa is hot. Best time of the year! Tell me your favorite gift you received! 🎁
January 1, 2026 Happy New Year! Page one of 365. Our resolution? Resolution #1: Wait until tomorrow to start our resolutions. Happy New Year! What's your simple goal for today? 🥂😉
January 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM TES Monthly Munch 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' 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!
January 8, 2026 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Teaching Techniques for Future Educators LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Want to teach BDSM without making a scene? Let’s get you prepared to lead with knowledge—and maybe a little flair. This session is designed for individuals who are ready to leverage their knowledge and experience to serve the community but are unsure how to begin structuring their material. The workshop will cover the following key topics, offering practical tips and principles to help you develop and deliver effective educational content: Developing a curriculum Structuring the content effectively Key safety and sanitation protocols to include Presentation techniques that ensure maximum attendee engagement Bring your notebook and ideas, and we will work on the rest. Bio: Goddess Narcissa, a native New Yorker, has represented both women and the BIPOC community in the BDSM scene for the last 17 years. Currently a member of the Board of Directors for TES, she has served the community through a variety of mediums, including her work as a Co-Vice Chair of TES Fest, POC event organizer, AANHPI panelist, singletail whip educator, and mentor. Narcissa is also the founder of Mercy Whips, a company dedicated to making her implement of choice affordable and accessible. Mercy Whips by Narcissa is sold at local shops and online at mercywhips.com. Outside of the scene, her passions are riding her bicycle around the city and the culinary arts. Location and Cost 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 On-site registration is available, but please be aware that internet access may be limited. You will be able to register by scanning a QR code with your smartphone. The registration process is the same as the advanced registration steps listed above. Cash payments are not accepted at the door.