Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Eulenspiegel Society ...The Oldest and Largest BDSM Support and Education Group in the USA ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.tes.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.tes.org/blog/) - [2025 Elections](https://www.tes.org/2026/04/20/2025-elections/) - TES 2025 Election Results Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Directors. Board of Directors Tall Goddess NY has been elected for the first time. Goddess Coko and Tom have been re-elected. They are joined by Max (Abscondage) and Goddess Narcissa, who are up for election in 2026. Arbiter Reina’s Slave (Matt) has been re-elected - [Welcome Back, 'Prometheus'](https://www.tes.org/2017/01/23/prometheus_return/) - Hello again to the legendary BDSM Magazine! - [Vintage Prometheus: May 1985](https://www.tes.org/2018/03/16/vintage-prometheus/) - Did you know that TES had an anthem? Really! Our founder Pat Bond was also a musician, and, as you'll see below, he adapted a Pride Parade chant into a full song— "The Better You Feel." This issue was the Jack Jackson Memorial Anthology, honoring the memory of a TES president (we had presidents back - [Playing 'Consentacle'](https://www.tes.org/2018/07/01/playing-consentacle/) - The new board game is a lesson in negotiation and consent. - [2019 - TES Election](https://www.tes.org/2019/07/14/2019-tes-election/) - TES is an organization where you, our membership, get a voice in selecting our leadership. Perhaps you wish to step into a leadership role yourself? Welcome to the 2019 TES Election. The election will take place during the Annual Membership Meeting and 2019 Board of Directors Elections on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00. Meet the - [Online Meeting Terms of Service](https://www.tes.org/2024/11/23/online-meeting-terms-of-service/) - By attending this virtual meeting, you are agreeing to similar things that our in-person meetings require of you. All TES Standing Rules continue to apply to all participants, and all membership agreements remain in place. This class may be viewed by any interested party who has not been previously banned from participating in TES sponsored - [Vintage Prometheus: Issue 7](https://www.tes.org/2017/07/07/vintage-prometheus-issue-7/) - In this first look into Vintage Prometheus, we bring you an editorial from Issue #7, from 1976. The author of this essay was Pat Bond, TES's founder. I won't set it up too much, but his questions about guilt, community, and what it means to be in the "lifestyle" are very much relevant today. - [Vintage Prometheus: Fall/Winter 1995](https://www.tes.org/2017/11/07/vintage-prometheus-fallwinter-1995/) - This vintage Prometheus is a bit meta— TES founder Pat Bond used his column to share an older essay of his, so consider this its second resurrection. Check out how overtly political it is— how he warns against fascism, violence, and how governments and power might resonate with people who make power exchange a part of ## Pages - [Welcome to TES](https://www.tes.org/) - Welcome to The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), a non-for-profit BDSM/Leather/Fetish group dedicated to the social interaction, educational exchange, and ever-changing diversity of our community. TES organizes regular classes, workshops and events in the NY tri-state area. We host one online educational meeting every week and 1 in-person class every other week, totaling neabet on redrly 60 - [Volunteer Code of Conduct & Bill of Rights](https://www.tes.org/volunteer-code-of-conduct-bill-of-righ/) - TES is a fully volunteer-run organization, and it is with the help of people like you that we are able to make TES happen. Volunteering is a fun and rewarding way to meet people and make friends. We ask that volunteers follow some simple rules while representing TES, and that others follow some simple - [Notice of Board Vacancies](https://www.tes.org/notice-of-board-vacancies/) - TES currently has 2 openings for interim* members on the Board of Directors and one Parliamentarian. It’s a great opportunity to be a part of the change that you’d like to see in the organization and the greater kink community. Appointments will be made at the next board meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026. Voting - [TES Organization](https://www.tes.org/about-tes/tes-policy/tes-organization/) - TES is run by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. These Directors have been elected to 2 year or 1 year terms, depending on the number of votes they receive. Board meeting are chaired by the Parliamentarian who is also elected by the membership to a one year term and is a non-voting - [TES NEEDS YOU . . .](https://www.tes.org/volunteer/) - TES is a 100% volunteer-run organization, and we are always looking for people with fresh ideas and new energy to help us further TES's mission. Are you someone with leadership ability and skills in a certain area that could be helpful to the community? Then YOU should look into one or more of the TES Committees! By-laws: - [By-Laws of the TES Association](https://www.tes.org/about-tes/tes-policy/by-laws-of-the-tes-association/) - These by-laws of the TES Association are in conformity with New York State law. ARTICLE I - OFFICES The principal office of the TES Association shall be in the City of New York, County of New York, in the State of New York. The TES Association may also have offices at such other locations as - [TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/tes-monthly-munch-faq/) - The TES Munch takes place on the first Monday of each month unless it falls on a holiday, in which case it's moved to the following Monday. These informal "munches" are a chance to get together with fellow kinksters and get to know each other outside of regular TES classes or SM parties. Munch times and locations - [Class Registration Information](https://www.tes.org/online-class-registration-information/) - IN-PERSON Cost: Members: $10 Non-Members: $25 Note: Each attendee will need to have a separate account to register. If You Already Have an Account Register: Click the link 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 - [Consent Incident Reporting](https://www.tes.org/consent-incident-reporting/) - At TES, we are committed to fostering a community grounded in respect, negotiation, and enthusiastic consent. Speaking up when something feels wrong helps us strengthen our culture of consent, build awareness, and support one another. This page provides access to our Consent Incident Report Form, where you can share any consent-related concerns or incidents you - [COVID-19 Policy](https://www.tes.org/covid-19/) - Effective November 15, 2025: The TES Board of Directors has unanimously revoked its Official In-Person Class COVID Policy. Proof of COVID vaccination will no longer be required to attend TES in-person classes or TES Fest. We ask all attendees to help keep our community healthy by staying home if you feel unwell and considering a - [Member Benefits](https://www.tes.org/about-tes/tes-policy/member-benefits/) - Membership Benefits One of the benefits of TES membership is the discounts offered at participating stores and clubs in the scene. The following establishments offer TES discounts. Please present your valid TES membership card to obtain your discount. If you are a leather store, club, or scene vendor and wish to offer discounts to TES - [Contact TES](https://www.tes.org/contact-tes/) - The TES Association Inc.397 Third Avenue, #402New York, NY 20017tes@tes.org For specific contact information, please review the TES Organizational Chart TES on FetLife Follow TES on Twitter Follow TES on Instagram Follow the TES Page on Facebook Join the TES Group on Facebook - [Novice & Newcomers Munch](https://www.tes.org/novice-newcomers-munch/) - The Novice & Newcomers Munch is held every other month before our play parties. These informal "munches" are a chance to get together with fellow kinksters and get to know each other outside of regular TES classes or SM parties. After the munch, TES volunteers will lead anyone interested to the party. Feel free to join if you - [Social Activities](https://www.tes.org/social-activities/) - Social Activities TES social events provide a safe place to have fun and socialize in and outside of the dungeon. TES Parties are hosted throughout the year, Members-Only private functions as well as partnerships with other party promoters with TES Member discounted rates. The Novice and Newcomers Munch is a great opportunity to meet and mingle in a - [TES Munch Code of Conduct](https://www.tes.org/tes-novice-newcomers-munch-code-of-conduct/) - This code of conduct is specifically for all TES Munches. Still, many of these guidelines may be good advice for other events in the Scene - always check with the organizers to see if the following meets their standard for behavior in their space. DO NOT ask attendees for their personal information (real name, middle - [Home](https://www.tes.org/front_page/) - About us Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, at mei dolore tritani repudiandae. In his nemore lorem, vim ad prima. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut feugiat aliquet convallis. Morbi cursus scelerisque est, a sodales mi fringilla sit amet. Donec ultrices id ante a tempus. Sed scelerisque. read more A few things we’re - [What's TES](https://www.tes.org/about-tes/) - TES is a not-for-profit organization based in New York City, devoted to promoting sexual liberation for consenting adults, especially those interested in consensual BDSM. Founded in 1971 by Pat Bond, TES has become a hub for education, support, and community within the kink world. Mission Statement The Eulenspiegel Society (TES) exists to create an open, - [TES General Policy](https://www.tes.org/about-tes/tes-policy/) - OUTING & CONFIDENTIALITY - General Policy Statement Our policy is that no one should be outed in any venue for any reason without the express permission of that person. Outing someone as a result of anger, hurt, or in an attempt to embarrass and humiliate is a danger for everyone in the community. Knowing that - [BLOG](https://www.tes.org/blog-2/) - [CLASSES](https://www.tes.org/classes/) - Classes & Teams Come Join Us All learning levels It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using \\’Content here, - [ABOUT US](https://www.tes.org/about-us/) - About Us We have all the Equipments Yoga practice & gym It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using - [CONTACT US](https://www.tes.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Call Us 0800-1234-6789 Email Us hello@yourdomain.com Visit Us Market Streer, San Francisco Book With Us Testimonials \\”There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there isn\\’t anything.\\” Anne \\”Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, If you - [TES Creed](https://www.tes.org/tes-creed/) - TES is a not-for-profit corporation that began as an informal association in the winter of 1971. We support sexual liberation as a basic requirement of a truly free society. Our special concern is freedom for sexual minorities and particularly the rights of those whose sexuality embraces D/s or dominant/submissive fantasies and urges. These rights have - [Privacy](https://www.tes.org/privacy/) - Effective 01/01/09 Our Commitment To PrivacyThe Information We Collect:The Way We Use Information:Our Commitment To Data SecurityOur Commitment To Children's Privacy:How To Contact Us Our Commitment To Privacy Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about - [2025 Bylaw Ammendments](https://www.tes.org/2025-bylaw-ammendments/) - By-Laws Amendments have been received for the October 2025 Elections/ Annual Membership Meeting.Note: Any election changes (such as number of members, terms, etc.) would take effect for the 2025 Membership Meeting / Election. #72: Title: Clarify Membership Age Purpose: As TES expands virtually beyond the NYC area, our By-Laws should make sure theydo not violate local - [https://www.tes.org/whats-tes/](https://www.tes.org/https-www-tes-org-whats-tes/) - [Standing Rules](https://www.tes.org/standing-rules/) - Standing Rules Standing Rules are subject to change, addition, modification, or removal by a simple majority of the Board of Directors of The Eulenspiegel Society (TES). Organizational Rules The Board of Directors is responsible for all aspects of TES, including organizing and conducting TES functions. This includes but is not exclusive to: arranging for space, - [2024 Election Results](https://www.tes.org/2024-election-results/) - On October 29, we were able to meet the quorum requirement of 45. The results of the 2024 elections for elected officers and board of directors are as follows: Total votes cast: 67 Board of Directors Goddess Narcissa - Elected (2 year term)Abscondage (Max) - Elected (2 year term)Goddess Coko - Elected (1 year term)Chucky - [2025 TES Election and Candidate Statements](https://www.tes.org/2025-tes-election-and-candidate-statements/) - TES is an organization where you, our membership, get a voice in selecting our leadership. Meet the Candidates Night is October 14th (Online). You can ask questions of each candidate to better understand their vision for the future of TES and the things they are passionate about. The TES Annual Membership Meeting and Election is - [Special Interest Groups](https://www.tes.org/special-interest-groups/) - Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Special Interest Groups (SIGs) schedule regular meetings on topics that pertain to their Interest. There have been many different Groups at TES over the years, covering many different Interests. The following Groups are currently inactive until in-person classes can resume: Femme Dominance The Femme Dominance Group welcomes all femme-identifying dominants and - [Member Resources](https://www.tes.org/member-resources/) - Member Resources TES Organizational Chart TES Creed By-Laws of the TES Association Standing Rules Outing & Confidentiality / Rules of Etiquette - [Donation Confirmation](https://www.tes.org/donation-confirmation/) - [give_receipt] - [Donation Failed](https://www.tes.org/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support. - [Donor Dashboard](https://www.tes.org/donor-dashboard/) - [give_donor_dashboard] - [2024 Proposed Bylaw Amendments](https://www.tes.org/2024-proposed-bylaw-amendments/) - Nine (9) By-Laws Amendments have been received for the October 2024 Elections/ Annual Membership Meeting.Note: Any election changes (such as number of members, terms, etc.) would take effect for the 2025 Membership Meeting / Election. #65: Title: Elect Arbiter to a 2-Year Term (was 1 year) ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP (Section 6):Purpose: Simplify by making all terms two - [TES Public Statement Post Elections](https://www.tes.org/post-2024-elections-statement/) - In light of the recent election results, we recognize the concerns many of our members may have about what this means for our community. We want to reassure everyone that TES remains steadfast in its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We stand with our marginalized communities and are unwavering in our support for - [Online Meeting Terms of Service](https://www.tes.org/online-meeting-terms-of-service/) - By attending this virtual meeting, you are agreeing to similar things that our in-person meetings require of you. All TES Standing Rules continue to apply to all participants, and all membership agreements remain in place. This class may be viewed by any interested party who has not been previously banned from participating in TES sponsored activities and - [Recording Secretary Needed!](https://www.tes.org/recording-secretary-needed/) - We are reaching out to ask for your support in filling an essential role within our organization. Are you skilled with words and able to concisely capture the essence of conversations? We are currently seeking a Recording Secretary, and you may be just the person we need! About the Role: As our Recording Secretary, your - [2024 TES Elections](https://www.tes.org/2024-tes-election/) - TES is an organization where you, our membership, get a voice in selecting our leadership. Meet the Candidates Night is October 15th. You can ask questions of each candidate to better understand their vision for the future of TES and the things they are passionate about. TES Membership Meeting and Election Night is October 29th. - [Femme Dominance](https://www.tes.org/femme-dominance/) - The Femme Dominance Group is a safe, creative and fun place for novices, beginners and experienced alike. Femme-identifying dominants can share experiences and learn how to better express their dominance, while submissive people have an opportunity to be around dominant femmes without fear. Run by Goddess Narcissa, the the Femme Dominance Group SIG prioritizes people - [Dominant Men/submissive women](https://www.tes.org/sig-dominant-mensubmissive-women/) - The Dominant Men / submissive women Special Interest Group (DM/sw SIG) was created to support and explore the ideas and needs of Dominant Men and submissive women who are looking to explore, discuss and understand their kinky interests. This group includes men and women engaged in Master/slave, Owner/property and other such power exchange relationships. The - [Programming & Education](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/) - TES hosts 4-6 educational meetings almost every month, totaling over 60 classes per year. These classes include lectures, demos, panels, and hands-on workshops, by national and international presenters. Our diversified programming consists of online and in-person demonstration, lecture and hands on classes, for a wide range of kinks and orientations. Everyone 18+ is welcome at - [TES Circle](https://www.tes.org/tes-circle/) - TES started in 1971 with a small group of masochists who would get together and talk about their interests in a circle format. We honor that tradition today by dedicating the last portion of a TES class to have a Circle. Everyone puts their chairs in a circle and each person is given the opportunity to speak their - [2023 TES Elections](https://www.tes.org/2023-tes-election/) - TES is an organization where you, our membership, get a voice in selecting our leadership. Meet the Candidates night is October 3rd. You can ask questions of each candidate to better understand their vision for the future of TES and the things they are passionate about. TES Membership Meeting and BoD Election night is October - [Call for Candidates](https://www.tes.org/call-for-candidates/) - All intentions to run for the Board of Directors, Parliamentarian, or Arbiter must be submitted in writing by letter of the nominee to the Elections Chairs. The intent to run for a position must be received 60 days in advance of the elections; the deadline this year is 11:59 pm on Friday, August 25th. Please take notice - [What's a TES Meeting Like?](https://www.tes.org/whats-a-tes-meeting-like/) - First of all you are never forced to say or do anything at a TES meeting. All TES Board Members and Volunteers strive to create as welcoming and safe an environment as possible. If all you want to do is sit and watch, that's just fine. There is no dress code. Some people are dressed - [Terms of Use For TES Online Classes](https://www.tes.org/terms-of-use-for-tes-online-classes/) - I understand by completing this transaction, I agree that: I intend, by virtue of this purchase, to attend the class purchased by online means on the date specified.I understand that TES online classes take place on TUESDAYS and TUESDAYS only.I will provide a valid email address to which TES will email the link to the - [Helping the Greater NYC Scene](https://www.tes.org/helping-the-greater-nyc-scene/) - While we at TES have been fortunate in our ability to continue with our core of educational programming during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, other local brick-and-mortar institutions have been forced to shutter their doors. Like so many other businesses that have been forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak, they remain on the hook for rent, despite - [March 11, 2021 COVID Update](https://www.tes.org/covid-19-and-the-status-of-tes/) - Hiatus for in-person events to continue through June 1st, 2021TES Tuesdays online to continue indefinitely Dear TES Members, Friends, and the Wider Community, We would like to update you on what TES is doing to manage the ongoing COVID-19 situation. As we have previously announced, the TES Board of Directors has decided to postpone in-person - [In Solidarity With Our Members of Color](https://www.tes.org/in-solidarity-with-our-members-of-color/) - In light of ongoing events in the United States, we at The Eulenspiegel Society (TES) wish to offer the following statement of solidarity: Amid the many hardships brought on by the outbreak of COVID-19, it breaks our hearts to see that our country continues to suffer from that most stubborn and chronic social virus, systemic - [2019 TES Elections](https://www.tes.org/2019-tes-elections/) - TES is an organization where you, our membership, get a voice in selecting our leadership. Perhaps you wish to step into a leadership role yourself? The election will take place during the Annual Membership Meeting and 2019 Board of Directors Elections on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00. Meet the Candidates night is Tuesday, October 15 - [Committee Charters](https://www.tes.org/committee-charters/) - As the elected representatives of the Membership, the TES Board of Directors takes its role as stewards of the organization seriously, and we strongly value good governance and organizational transparency. The Board is united in the belief that every member should have access not only to us, but to all the rules, policies, and guidelines - [2019 Spring Membership Meeting & Proxy Form](https://www.tes.org/2018-tes-elections-ballot-proxy-form/) - Download your Proxy Form here: TES 2019 Proxy Form & Instructions Follow the directions on the first page to submit your Proxy to count towards quorum at the Membership Meeting on April 30th, 2019 and to participate in any issues that may arise during the meeting. Remember to fill in your membership number where indicated - [Bondage](https://www.tes.org/sig-bondage/) - It's the 'B' in 'BDSM'. It's the first kinky thing many of us ever did - by ourselves, with a friend, or even with a bully. (Or was it you who was the bully?) A length of clothesline, a few broad leather belts from Dad's closet, a pair of fuzzy handcuffs someone bought as a - [Fetish Workers Group](https://www.tes.org/fetish-workers-group/) - This Special Interest Group focuses on issues that pertain to members of our community who also work in our community – in any capacity. This is a brand new Group, with its first meeting on August 3rd, 2016! Some quick Ground Rules: Fetish Workers: TES does not allow solicitation at TES classes, meetings, or parties. - [2018 Election Results](https://www.tes.org/2018-election-results/) - Last night, we had 38 members in attendance at our fall membership meeting and annual election and 23 proxies for a total of 61. The attendance requirement of 44 to make quorum was met. The results of the 2018 elections for elected officers and board of directors are as follows: Total votes cast: 65 Board - [2018 TES Elections](https://www.tes.org/2017-tes-elections/) - The 2018 TES Annual Meeting and Elections will take place on Tuesday October 23, 2018, in accordance with the Bylaws of TES. The Meeting is Members-Only. Please have your Membership Card ready. BALLOTS & PROXY FORMS The October Annual Meeting provides the Membership the opportunity to communicate with the Board of Directors and to vote on any - [2018 TES Elections: Candidates & Candidate Statements](https://www.tes.org/2018-tes-elections-candidates-candidate-statements/) - TES Members who have put in to run for Arbiter: Spike TES Members who have put in to run for Parliamentarian: Dov TES Members who have put in to run for the Board of Directors: Infinity-Rising Jaden Jinx Rein Steph Zero CANDIDATE STATEMENTS For Arbiter: Spike: My name is Richard, my scene name and FetLife id. is Spike. - [2018 TES Annual Meeting and Election](https://www.tes.org/2018-tes-annual-meeting-and-election/) - TES Election - Call for Candidates, By-Laws Amendments, and an Important Notice Fellow Members, In accordance with the By-Laws, the 2018 TES Annual Meeting and Election will take place on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. All intentions to run for the Board of Directors, Parliamentarian, or Arbiter must be received by the Elections committee (election@tes.org) 60 - [PROMETHEUS](https://www.tes.org/prometheus/) - Welcome to Prometheus, the once and future TES magazine, dating back from our early days in the 1970s! If you want to learn more, we recommend you start here: http://www.tes.org/2017/01/23/prometheus_return/ Check out other new articles here! http://www.tes.org/2017/11/02/professor-marston-and-the-wonder-women/ http://www.tes.org/2017/12/22/tie-and-draw-adventures/ http://www.tes.org/2018/07/01/playing-consentacle/ You can also take a peek in our archives for amazing vintage articles about kink: http://www.tes.org/2017/07/07/vintage-prometheus-issue-7/ - [Membership Down](https://www.tes.org/membership-down/) - Memberships are not available online at this time, please be patient or visit us at one of our classes to purchase or renew a membership - [By-Laws of the TES Association](https://www.tes.org/by-laws-of-the-tes-association_2013-12-07/) - By-Laws of the TES Association These by-laws of the TES Association are in conformity with New York State law. ARTICLE I - OFFICES The principal office of the TES Association shall be in the City of New York, County of New York, in the State of New York. The TES Association may also have offices - [TES Digital Archives](https://www.tes.org/community-resources/tes-library/) - TES HISTORY 1971 Ratified TES Resolution (PDF) One of our organization's original documents, from Sept 26, 1971. 1973 Interview with TES Founder Pat Bond (PDF) An excerpt from Prometheus #1, published in 1973. TES LIBRARY Popping Your Cherry with TES Pamphlet (PDF) Handout for those new to the scene and TES, with common vocabulary, recommended - [2017 TES Election: Candidates & Candidate Statements](https://www.tes.org/2017-tes-election-candidates-candidate-statements/) - DOWNLOAD BALLOT & PROXY FORMS TES Members who have put in to run for Arbiter: Spike TES Members who have put in to run for Parliamentarian: TES Members who have put in to run for the Board of Directors: Ann Just Ann Odile Astro Vir Cotto Ramon CANDIDATE STATEMENTS For Arbiter: My name is Richard, my scene name - [2017 Elections Ballot and TES proxy Form](https://www.tes.org/2017-elections-ballot-and-tes-proxy-form/) - Download your 2017 Election Ballot Here: October 2017 Election Ballot Download your 2016 Proxy Form Here: TES Proxy Form Elections main page and candidate statements. - [LP Cart](https://www.tes.org/lp-cart/) - [LP Profile](https://www.tes.org/lp-profile/) - [LP Courses](https://www.tes.org/lp-courses/) - [LP Become A Teacher](https://www.tes.org/lp-become-a-teacher/) - [LP Checkout](https://www.tes.org/lp-checkout/) - [Sample Page](https://www.tes.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger - [Gil Kessler’s MEN’S GROUP SERIES FOR NOVICES in S/M](https://www.tes.org/gil-kesslers-mens-group-series-for-novices-in-sm/) - ONLY OFFERED ONCE A YEAR! TES Members $40 Non-Members $50 One-time fee; covers all the supplies, notes, and refreshments for the course. For the 28th year, Gil K will conduct a course consisting of 6 four-hour S/M workshops for both “Tops” and “bottoms” who have little or no experience (or who simply want to brush up - [Results of the 2016 Board Elections](https://www.tes.org/results-of-the-2016-board-elections/) - Winners of the October 18th 2016 Board Elections My thanks to everyone who voted and the everyone who volunteered to help make the Elections at TES possible A special than you for everyone who stepped forward to run for the board. Dov 2016 Election chair Emeritus Board member Position of Arbiter: Spike - Votes 30 - [2016 Elections Ballot and TES proxy Form](https://www.tes.org/2016-elections-ballot-and-tes-proxy-form/) - Download your 2016 Election Ballot Here: October 2016 Election Ballot Download your 2016 Proxy Form Here: TES Proxy Form - [2016 By-Laws Amendment](https://www.tes.org/2016-by-laws-amendment/) - Ballots and Proxy Forms The purpose of the By-Laws committee is to solicit changes (amendments) from the TES membership. Once submitted, the committee verifies the proposal doesn’t conflict with other sections of the By-Laws, or applicable laws and regulations. The wording is cleaned up as necessary, and the By-Law Amendment is presented to the membership - [2016 TES Election: Candidates & Candidate Statements](https://www.tes.org/candidates-statements-2016/) - DOWNLOAD BALLOT & PROXY FORMS TES Members who have put in to run for Arbiter: Spike TES Members who have put in to run for Parliamentarian: MJ TES Members who have put in to run for the TES Board of Directors: Gigi Hank Madeline Meatcandy (aka Mike/ kitten) Zero CANDIDATE STATEMENTS I have served as the - [2016 Call for By-Laws Amendment Proposals](https://www.tes.org/2016-call-for-by-laws-amendment-proposals/) - The TES Annual Membership Meeting and Election will be held Tuesday October 18th, 2016. All By-Laws Amendment Proposals must be received no later than 11:59 pm Friday July 29th, 2016 - 90 days prior to the election. By-Laws Amendment Proposals may be: e-mailed to: ByLaws@TES.org, e-mailed to: Secretary@TES.org, mailed to the TES PO Box, or handed to any board member at - [Locations](https://www.tes.org/locations/) - CONTENTS - [Categories](https://www.tes.org/categories/) - CONTENTS - [Tags](https://www.tes.org/tags/) - CONTENTS - [My Bookings](https://www.tes.org/my-bookings/) - CONTENTS - [TES Calendar](https://www.tes.org/tes-calendar/) - [Depreciated Calendar](https://www.tes.org/calendar/) - [cal grid](https://www.tes.org/cal-grid/) - [calendar id="188"] - [Cal list](https://www.tes.org/cla-list/) - [calendar id="220"] - [OUTING & CONFIDENTIALITY - RULES OF ETIQUETTE](https://www.tes.org/outing-confidentiality-rules-of-etiquette/) - OUTING & CONFIDENTIALITY - General Policy Statement Our policy is that no one should be outed in any venue for any reason without the express permission of that person. Outing someone as a result of anger, hurt, or in an attempt to embarrass and humiliate is a danger for everyone in the community. Knowing that anyone - [TES Fest 2016](https://www.tes.org/tes-fest-2016/) - THE ANTICIPATION IS BUILDING . . . ! TES Fest is the premiere BDSM/Leather/Fetish/Sex Positive event for kinksters of all levels to socialize, learn new skills, and have a great time! With classes and special events covering a variety of topics, TES Fest is the place for exploration,education, and entertainment in a healthy and safe environment. - [TES Fest](https://www.tes.org/tes-fest/) - THE ANTICIPATION IS BUILDING . . . ! TES Fest is the premiere BDSM/Leather/Fetish/Sex Positive event for kinksters of all levels to socialize, learn new skills, and have a great time! With classes and special events covering a variety of topics, TES Fest is the place for exploration,education, and entertainment in a healthy and safe environment. - [Subscribe Here](https://www.tes.org/contact-tes/subscribe-here/) - Subscribe Here - [The Novice Group / Novice Excursion](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/the-novice-group-novice-excursion/) - The Novice Group / Novice Excursion Main Education Page Welcome Newbies! The Novice Group meets the second Wednesday of each month, The Novice Excursion meets the third Saturday of each month Regardless if you are a brand spanking "newbie" (person just discovering BDSM) or just new to TES or the public scene, THE NOVICE GROUP - [Switchables & Other Polymorphous Perverts](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/switchables-other-polymorphous-perverts/) - SWITCHABLES & OTHER POLYMORPHOUS PERVERTS is for individuals who want to "top" and/or "bottom" either female to male, male to female, female to female, male to male or pal to pal. This is an exciting group and is open to all explorations.The rules are your own to make or break. SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: OK, - [Women's Group](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/womens-group/) - The Women's Group is exactly what it says, a women's group by and for women to network, socialize and share knowledge and experience among sisters in the BDSM lifestyle. This group is open to all women, whatever their orientation. - [Spanking Group](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/spanking-group/) - The Spanking Group is a serious bunch of individuals who are into traditional and erotic spankings - giving and taking them. Spanking is often a first introduction into the 'kinky' lifestyle. Although it appears basic and simple, the spectrum of spanking activities is really quite varied and complex. The TES Spanking group offers alternative styles - [Singles Group](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/singles-group/) - The Singles Group is for individuals who are single and wish to meet with other singles and exchange ideas, information and things pertaining to being single. This rather large group goes to nude beaches in the summer - [Relationships Group](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/relationships-group/) - The Relationships Group is for anyone who is in, or is curious about, any type of relationship. The group will discuss topics and issues relating to a variety of relationship structures, and will explore the roles of love, commitment, sex, play, and power in different relationship styles. - [Queer SIG](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/queer-sig/) - The Queer Special Interest Group aims to strengthen ties between queer people and their allies through creative programming and strong community involvement. In our social and educational events, we will: provide space for queers and allies to share ideas and experiences; promote queer leather presence, perspective, and leadership within TES and the NYC pansexual scene; - [Men's Group](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/mens-group/) - The Men's Group is exactly what it says, a men's group by and for men to network, socialize and share knowledge and experience among fellow man in the BDSM lifestyle. This group is open to all men, whatever their orientation. - [TEC at TES (The Equestrian Club)](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/tec-at-tes-the-equestrian-club/) - TEC is a group for those who are interested in human pony and various animal play. Everyone is welcome. - [Novice & Newcomers Group](https://www.tes.org/novice/) - Welcome Newbies! Regardless if you are a brand spanking "newbie" (person just discovering BDSM) or just new to TES or the public scene, THE NOVICE & NEWCOMERS GROUP is for you! The SIG CO-Facilitator's are Gigi and meatcandy. They host monthly educational seminars, workshops and frequent social events geared to the BDSM (Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, - [switch](https://www.tes.org/sample-page-2/education-overview/switch/) - Switchables & Other Polymorphous Perverts SWITCHABLES & OTHER POLYMORPHOUS PERVERTS is for individuals who want to "top" and/or "bottom" either female to male, male to female, female to female, male to male or pal to pal. This is an exciting group and is open to all explorations.The rules are your own to make or break. - [TES - TNG (The Next Generation)](https://www.tes.org/sig-tng/) - Young? Kinky? Then come hang with TES-TNG!!! Since 1999, TES-TNG (The Next Generation) remains the premier place to meet, socialize with, and learn from other young kinksters in the New York metro area! Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned player, TES-TNG provides both a safe-space for younger kinksters and a gateway - [Hypnokink Group](https://www.tes.org/sig-hypnokink/) - The Hypnokink Special Interest Group is devoted to exploring hypnosis and kink in a way that respects agency and honesty, through the use of concepts of BDSM including Risk Aware Consensual Kink with explicit negotiation. We meet monthly and teach concepts and techniques to bring hypnosis into your kinky toolbag. As you may have - [DEAD View TES Calendar](https://www.tes.org/view-tes-calendar/) - Download TES calendar in PDF format - [Legal Resources](https://www.tes.org/community-resources/legal-resources/) - We will be adding to this list, so If you'd like to suggest a group, please contact us at community@tes.org National Coalition For Sexual Freedom Free Speech Coalition Kink Aware Professionals NATIONAL COALITION FOR SEXUAL FREEDOM The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) is a national organization committed to protecting freedom of expression among consenting - [Community Resources](https://www.tes.org/community-resources/) - This list is a work-in-progress. If you'd like to suggest a group, please contact us at IT@TES.org. 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Your Events Calendar Template July 15 @ 3:24 PM $10 Categories: Demo Category Tags: demo-tag-1, demo-tag-2 Website: http://theeventscalendar.com John Doe 555-555-5555 View Organizer Website info@theeventscalendar.com Mock Venue 1005 S Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map 123-456-7890 View Venue ## Events - [TES IN PERSON – Game Night Social](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-07-23/) - Ready to make more like-minded friends in a non-judgmental environment? Join us for an exciting evening of fun and board games. Get together with your @TES-NYC friends for a relaxing social. While we will have some popular board games available, feel free to bring some of your favorites. All are welcome. Please register before attending - [TES Online - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-07-20/) - 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 - [IN-PERSON - Gift of the Gab: Verbalization for Better Bottoming](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-06-25/) - Beyond "talking dirty", verbalization is the skill of using your words to process pain and sensation, using your words to increase the connection to your top, using your words for proactive consent, and using your words to help you flow in and out of headspace. This class will include drills to help decrease creative inhibition, - [IN-PERSON - TES Fest 2026](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-fest-2026/) - Step into the heat of summer and the thrill of connection—TES Fest 2026 is calling. July 2–5, join us for our 28th year of one of the longest-running and most beloved kink and BDSM gatherings in the country. Four days of education, exploration, and electric connection await—featuring world-class workshops, amazing special events and meetups, sultry - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-06-15/) - 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 - [ONLINE - DM Training for TES Fest 2026](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-06-16/) - Youngscientist and Werin, our TESfest 2025 Chairs of Safety, will be training all volunteers who signed up to be Dungeon Monitors for TES Fest 2026. If you're interested in learning for future TES events but didn't sign up, please register anyway—education is knowledge capital for our community. As a Dungeon Monitor, you’ll learn how to: - [IN-PERSON - DM Training for TES Fest 2026](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-06-11/) - Youngscientist and Werin, our TESfest 2025 Chairs of Safety, will be training all volunteers who signed up to be Dungeon Monitors for TES Fest 2026. If you’re interested in learning for future TES events but didn’t sign up, please register anyway—education is knowledge capital for our community. As a Dungeon Monitor, you’ll learn how to: - [IN-PERSON: TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-06-01/) - 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 - [TES In-Person - Community Organizing: Building Inclusive and Sustainable Practices](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-05-14/) - Whether you’re a munch organizer, an event planner, someone interested in starting something, or someone who attends and is curious about what happens behind the scenes–come learn and discuss: what is community organizing and how can we sustainably create and maintain spaces that welcome, include, and highlight marginalized voices? Bio: xin (they/them) is an Asian - [TES Online - Summer Fling Energy: Temporary Kink Connections Without Shame](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-05-05/) - Power exchange is often touted as the pinnacle of BDSM experiences: elusive, alluring, and hard to get right. It can seem impossible to get started with D/s. How do you know what style or level of power exchange is right for you? How can you find and vet an appropriate partner? How do you navigate - [TES Online – Sweet Talk & Mean Whispers: A Masterclass in Verbal Contrast](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-05-19/) - They say talk is cheap, but in the bedroom or the dungeon, the right words can be priceless. The most powerful tool in your kit isn’t necessarily a toy or a restraint; it’s your mind, and it’s your voice. Whether you’re looking to deepen emotional intimacy or command a room with a single sentence, this - [TES Online - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-05-18/) - 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 - [TES In-Person - Sensual Capture](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-05-28/) - Sensual Capture is a trauma-informed workshop that will give players the framework and tools to safely engage in abduction in play scenes. Players are asked to reflect on what draws them to abduction play, and how to navigate the many risks and sites of both trauma and desire before engaging in play. Players will leave - [IN-PERSON: TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-05-04-2/) - 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 - [IN-PERSON: TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-05-04/) - 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 - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-04-20/) - 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 - [TES Online – I Got You This…!": Aftercare & Neurodivergent Love Languages](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-04-28/) - Not all aftercare looks like cuddles and snackies—and for neurodivergent folks, traditional ideas of care can feel confusing, overwhelming, or just not quite right. This class explores how neurodivergence can shape our aftercare needs, expressions of affection, and recovery from intense scenes. This class will reframe aftercare as a customizable language of support, one that - [TES IN PERSON – Power Plays: Kinky Wrestling 101](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-04-16/) - Wrestling is sporty, fun, sexy, and the ultimate "BDSM on a buck." It plays perfectly with power dynamics, bondage, primal play, foot fetishes, and various other kinks. This workshop is excellent for those looking to try fetish wrestling for the first time or for those who want to brush up on basics to use at - [TES IN PERSON – Bootblacking 101: Leather Care & Connection](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-04-09/) - A beginner-friendly dive into the how and why of bootblacking. We'll cover a bit of history, break down common materials and tools, and demonstrate techniques that keep leather looking (and feeling) delicious. We'll also discuss consent, service dynamics, and the flirty magic that can spark over a pair of boots. Designed for the leather-curious, nervous - [TES IN PERSON – Erotic Hypnosis 101](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-04-23/) - Erotic hypnosis is often described as "the chocolate sauce of kink" -- delicious on its own, and great in combination with just about anything else. You can use it to tighten up your bondage, sharpen your knife play, add a little punch to your impact scenes, or just all on its own for good old-fashioned - [ONLINE - Spring 2026 TES Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-04-07/) - The TES Semiannual Meeting is your opportunity to take part in official organizational business and help shape the future of our community. Held twice each year, this meeting gives all members in good standing a direct voice in how TES operates. The attendee link will be included in your April issue of The Eulenspiegel Mirror. - [IN-PERSON: TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-04-06/) - 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 - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-03-16/) - 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 - [TES Online – Understanding Power Exchange: D/s For Everyone](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-03-17/) - Power exchange is often touted as the pinnacle of BDSM experiences: elusive, alluring, and hard to get right. It can seem impossible to get started with D/s. How do you know what style or level of power exchange is right for you? How can you find and vet an appropriate partner? How do you navigate - [IN-PERSON: TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-03-02/) - 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 - [TES Online – Understanding Power Exchange: D/s For Everyone](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-online-are-long-distance-relationships-viable-2/) - Power exchange is often touted as the pinnacle of BDSM experiences: elusive, alluring, and hard to get right. It can seem impossible to get started with D/s. How do you know what style or level of power exchange is right for you? How can you find and vet an appropriate partner? How do you navigate - [TES IN PERSON – Brat Lab: Approaching Brats for Play](https://www.tes.org/event/brat-lab/) - Are you a bottom who likes to push your top’s buttons (consensually) but is trying to understand the potential risks in play? Are you a top who wants to provide ‘funishment’ during your scenes without crossing boundaries? Are you a switch that can’t turn your ‘top brain’ off in play? Come to this discussion-based class - [TES IN PERSON – From Nervous Newbie to Intentional Sub: What I’m Actually Learning](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-in-person-from-nervous-newbie-to-intentional-sub-what-im-actually-learning/) - Ever wonder what happens when curiosity meets kink and nerves turn into nuance? Join a senior submissive member of the community as he dishes the real lessons from his journey—from anxious newbie to confident, intentional sub. Expect laughs, insight, and ah-ha moments as we explore how mindful service transforms “Am I doing this right?” into - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-meeting-sept2025-2/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our members-only newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to determine the requirements - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-meeting-july2025/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our members-only newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to determine the requirements - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-meeting-aug2025/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our members-only newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to determine the requirements - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-meeting-june/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our members-only newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to determine the requirements - [IN-PERSON: TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-05-02/) - 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 - [IN-PERSON: TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-01-05/) - 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 - [TES IN PERSON – Game Night Social](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-02-12/) - Ready to make more like-minded friends in a non-judgmental environment? Join us for an exciting evening of fun and board games. Get together with your @TES-NYC friends for a relaxing social. While we will have some popular board games available, feel free to bring some of your favorites. All are welcome. Please register before attending - [TES Online - Discovering Dominance: A Guide to the Dominant Beginner](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-online-discovering-dominance-a-guide-to-the-dominant-beginner/) - Many and varied are the guides and resources for those who are new to the submissive lifestyle, but those who are new to the Dominant side appear to have limited avenues to explore. Are the expectations for the Dominant in relationships higher? Should they be? What types of skills are essential? Are they physical skills, - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-02-23/) - 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 - [TES Online – Are Long Distance Relationships Viable?](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-online-are-long-distance-relationships-viable/) - What happens when you encounter someone who meets most of your requirements - and the attraction and chemistry are palpable - but they live in another country or state? Consider a Long-Distance Relationship, especially if you don’t want to miss out on friendship (at the very least) or possibly building a viable connection with a - [ONLINE: Tips & Tricks for Tentative Tops](https://www.tes.org/event/tips-tricks-for-tentative-tops/) - A class focusing on the skills needed to overcome anxiety and embrace your inner sadist. Do you find yourself struggling with impostor syndrome or unsure how hard to play with your partner? Don't know where to start to gain the skills you need to participate in the BDSM lifestyle you crave? Start here, as we - [IN-PERSON: Teaching Techniques for Future Educators](https://www.tes.org/event/teaching-techniques-for-future-educators/) - 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 - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/2026-01-26/) - 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 - [ONLINE: Becoming a Dungeon Monitor with Youngscientist](https://www.tes.org/event/becoming-a-dungeon-monitor/) - Do you want to start volunteering as a DM in the scene? Are you a staff member for an organization and need to brush up on safety knowledge in play spaces? Maybe you just really like wearing neon vests at parties? This class will primarily teach community members how to bridge their own scene knowledge, - [IN-PERSON: Bondage Basic Training (BBT)](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-basic-training-bbt/) - Basic training is where every enlistee learns very little of very many topics, very quickly, to straighten out every rookie just enough to survive unit life in the armed services. This class is a similar approach to rope bondage. Participants can expect to run through the basic building blocks of tying somebody up, without the - [TES Holiday Potluck](https://www.tes.org/event/2025-holiday-potluck/) - Whether you light the Menorah, decorate the tree, honor the Solstice, or celebrate Kwanzaa, you have a home with us this holiday season. Join the TES Board, staff, and your fellow members for a night of warmth, laughter, and shared goodwill. Come bask in the holiday glow as we toast to peace on earth and - [Virtual Year-End Circle/Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/2025-12-16/) - You are warmly invited to join us on the TES Discord for a special online munch and year-in-review TES Circle. This virtual meeting will be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments and challenges from the past year, and to look ahead and set goals for the next year. We will discuss our personal - [Tiptoeing Around Foot Service](https://www.tes.org/event/2025-12-11/) - A workshop on service, sensuality, and getting out of your own way. Is your foot service scene all soles and no soul? This playful, practical, permission-filled workshop explores and corrects common missteps in service-based touch through three core layers: embodied communication, polarity, and hands-on foot-focused connection. You’ll learn how intention, energy, and action sometimes fall - [ONLINE - Art of the Scene: Crafting the Moment](https://www.tes.org/event/2025-11-18/) - A well-crafted scene is more than just a sequence of actions—it’s a dance of intention, sensation, and connection. This class explores the art of designing and executing compelling scenes with purpose, creativity, and mindfulness. Whether spontaneous or meticulously planned, a great scene balances structure with fluidity, intensity with care, and precision with artistry. What - [Happy New Year!](https://www.tes.org/event/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? 🥂😉 - [Merry Christmas!](https://www.tes.org/event/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! 🎁 - [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://www.tes.org/event/happy-thanksgiving/) - It's the only day of the year where "too much pie" is a myth. 🥧 Wishing you a warm, laughter-filled holiday surrounded by the people you love. Go forth and feast! - [Happy Hannukah!](https://www.tes.org/event/happy-hannukah/) - Eight nights of light, joy, and miracles! ✨ Wishing you and yours a Hanukkah filled with laughter, gelt, and endless blessings. What's your favorite night? 🕎 - [Happy Veteran's Day](https://www.tes.org/event/happy-veterans-day/) - 🇺🇸 Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you to all who have served. Your courage and sacrifice are deeply appreciated. - [Happy Election Day!](https://www.tes.org/event/happy-election-day/) - Your vote is your voice! 🗳️ Make it heard today. Happy Election Day! 🇺🇸 - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-nov25/) - 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 - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-dec25/) - 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 - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-oct2025/) - 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 - [Massage for Pain (or Pleasure) with Tower](https://www.tes.org/event/2025-11-13/) - Massage is the quintessential topping. Traditional massage techniques teach how to manipulate, maneuver, stroke, and strike a body to get the desired results. While for the most part this result is pleasurable, the same techniques can be used to cause intense, controlled pain. Fundamentals of massage will be covered, so even those who only intend - [ONLINE - 2025 Meet the Candidates Night](https://www.tes.org/event/2025-meet-the-candidates/) - Come join us and meet the candidates for this year's TES elections in this live online town hall. This is your opportunity to ask questions and find out where each candidate stands on the important issues affecting TES and the greater kink scene. The link to participate will be sent in your TES email newsletter - [IN-PERSON: Trampling for All Bodies with B0ihazard](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-trampling-all-bodies/) - There are numerous myths surrounding trampling, many of which are rooted in body negativity or stigma surrounding body size or ability. Please join b0ihazard for this 1.5-hour intensive, specifically designed to accommodate individuals new to trampling and finding their feet. We will go over strategies for balance, and work up from kneeling/stepping onto walking/stomping on - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-meeting-oct2025/) - 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 - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-meeting-nov25/) - Are you a current TES member? Come to our monthly board meeting and help shape the future of our organization! This is a great opportunity to connect with other members and get a firsthand look at what we're working on. This meeting is hybrid, so you can join us in person or online. This meeting - [ONLINE - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-meeting-dec25/) - 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 - [ONLINE - TES 2025 Elections & Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/2025-elections-annual-membership/) - This meeting is held twice a year to conduct official organizational business and allow the membership to be directly involved in that process. The fall meeting, usually held in October, is also when officers for the organization are elected. All members in good standing are entitled to attend and participate in all of these functions. - [IN-PERSON - Spooky Game Night](https://www.tes.org/event/spooky-game-night/) - Join us for a 👻 spooktacular evening of fun and board games. Get together with your TES friends for a relaxing social. While we will have some popular board games available, feel free to bring some of your favorites. All are welcome. Please register before attending for convenience and more fun! In celebration of the season, come - [IN-PERSON: Rope and Neurodivergence](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-rope-neurodivergence/) - This class will explore the fascinating intersection of rope and neurodivergence. We'll delve into how elements like deep pressure, clear communication, sensory stimulation, and grounding, which are central to both BDSM and neurodivergence, beautifully overlap within the community. Drawing from both lived autistic/neurodivergent experience and extensive rope practice, the class will discuss and demonstrate: How - [ONLINE - Off the Leash: Feral States/Play with Tower](https://www.tes.org/event/online-off-the-leash/) - Some animals are made to be tamed...to be harnessed as beasts of burden or coddled as pets. Some can only be sated, and woe be to those who stand between these feral beasts and their prey. Others are runts of the pack, knowing only the pathetic existence as the Omega. In this class, we will - [IN-PERSON – I Am Not Left-Handed: A Class on Anatomy and Swordplay](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-i-am-not-left-handed-a-class-on-anatomy-and-swordplay-2/) - Hone your impact scenes with Boss Dian's 'Anatomy and Swordplay' class. This informative session covers the proper use of swordplay with anatomy fundamentals. This beginner-friendly class, open to all tops and bottoms, will explore how to incorporate swordplay into your scenes. Boss Dian will lead discussions and demonstrations on how to use their favorite impact - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-sept2025/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! Normally, we meet every month on the first Monday of the month, except when it falls on a national holiday. Because the first Monday of September is Labor Day, we will be meeting on the 2nd Monday - [IN-PERSON - BDSM 101 with Goddess Coko and Sadomasochist Sal](https://www.tes.org/event/bdsm101_goddesscoko_and_sadomasochistsal/) - Curious about BDSM? Whether you're a beginner or returning to the scene, this class is your perfect starting point! We'll cover consent models, essential safety and negotiation skills, basic vocabulary, roles, and archetypes. Discover what BDSM is (and isn't!) and how to navigate munches and play parties. Our goal is to give you the foundation - [IN-PERSON - The Art of Tittie Torture with AngelFireQueen](https://www.tes.org/event/art_of_tittie_torture/) - This class welcomes all body types, genders, and/or gender-nonconforming. What comes to mind when you see that tittie? There's no single right answer, and this class embraces the spectrum of possibilities. As a devoted "boob-lover," Angel often receives requests for specific forms of breast worship; many of her masochistic "breastfriends" seek the thrill of bruises - [ONLINE - TES 2024 Board of Directors Elections & Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-2024-elections-annual-membership-meeting/) - This meeting is held twice yearly to conduct official organization business and allow the membership to be directly involved in that process. The fall meeting, usually held in October, is also when officers for the organization are elected. All members in good standing are entitled to attend and participate in all of these functions. Your - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-aug2025/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order - [IN-PERSON - Bringing the War Fans Out to Play with Sir Sublime](https://www.tes.org/event/bringing-the-war-fans-out-to-play-with-sir-sublime/) - War fans have been an unconventional toy for BDSM play for over two decades and are one that Sir Sublime holds dear in his heart. In this class, Sir Sublime will share his considerable knowledge on the history behind the use of War fans for kinky play, safety tips for both Tops and bottoms, and - [TES FEST 2025](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fest-2025/) - TES Fest takes over an entire hotel, inside and out, in Piscataway, New Jersey, so people can come together to learn, connect, and grow with kinksters from all over the NYC Metro area, the country, and the world! Join us and attend classes, meetups, and special events that cover a wide range of topics and interests. - [IN-PERSON - Game Night Social](https://www.tes.org/event/game-night-social/) - Ready to make more like-minded friends in a non-judgmental environment? Join us for a FREE exciting evening of fun and board games. Get together with your @TES-NYC friends for a relaxing social. While we will have some popular board games available, feel free to bring some of your favorites. All are welcome. Please register before - [IN-PERSON - Transgender Round Table](https://www.tes.org/event/transgender-round-table/) - This Pride Month, TES presents a roundtable featuring a diverse panel of Transgender BDSM players and professionals from across the New York Metropolitan Trans community. By bringing together these panelists' perspectives in conversation, we hope to address issues around safety, community, and transformation. We invite everyone to take time from this month of celebration to - [IN-PERSON - TES Back at Folsom Street East](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-back-at-folsom-street-east/) - TES Makes Triumphant Return to Folsom Street East! Get ready, kinksters and revelers! After a long-awaited hiatus since 2019, TES is officially back at Folsom Street East! We're thrilled to announce our return with a dedicated booth, and we want you to be a part of the excitement. This is your chance to reconnect with your favorite kinky - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-june2025/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order - [ONLINE - TES Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-membership-meeting-spring-2025/) - This meeting is held twice yearly to conduct official organization business and allows the membership to be directly involved in the process. All members in good standing are encouraged to attend and participate in these functions. The attendee link will be emailed in your May TES newsletter (The Eulenspiegel Mirror). If you are a member - [IN-PERSON - AANHPI Roundtable Discussion](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-aanhpi-roundtable-discussion/) - In celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month, TES-NYC will be hosting a roundtable discussion with community leaders: @HappyCindyyy @bindingdaisies @xoxoxin @brightnbitter @undergroundsea @malswitch @morriganwolf Come celebrate our diverse community and listen to the voices of our AANHPI community members. This event is a great opportunity to show your support and - [Online - Become a DM for TES Fest 2025 (Online Version)](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-become-a-dm-for-tes-fest-2025-2/) - Youngscientist, our TES Fest 2025 Chair of Safety, will be training all volunteers who signed up to be Dungeon Monitors for TES Fest 2025. If you’re interested in learning for future TES events but didn’t sign up, please register anyway—education is knowledge capital for our community. As a Dungeon Monitor, you’ll learn how to: Develop - [In-Person - Become a DM for TES Fest 2025](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-become-a-dm-for-tes-fest-2025/) - Youngscientist, our TES Fest 2025 Chair of Safety, will be training all volunteers who signed up to be Dungeon Monitors for TES Fest 2025. If you're interested in learning for future TES events but didn't sign up, please register anyway—education is knowledge capital for our community. As a Dungeon Monitor, you’ll learn how to: Develop - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-may2025/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order - [ONLINE - May Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-board-meeting-may2025/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our membership newsletter, The Eulenspeigel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the first - [IN-PERSON - Violet Wand Play 101: An Electrifying Introduction](https://www.tes.org/event/violet-wand-play-101-an-electrifying-introduction/) - Are you curious about adding a spark to your play? This introductory class on Violet Wand Play will guide you through the exciting world of electrostimulation, covering the basics of safety, technique, and creativity. You'll learn: How a Violet Wand Works – Understanding the mechanics and types of devices. Safety & Precautions – Best practices - [IN-PERSON - ABDL 101 with Sir Kenzo ONYX](https://www.tes.org/event/abdl-101-with-sir-kenzo-onyx/) - ABDL 101 is a beginner-friendly class designed for those curious about Adult Baby/Diaper Lover (ABDL) and ageplay. We’ll break down common misconceptions, explore the differences between ABDL and ageplay, including how age players can embrace older identities, and discuss the various ways people engage with this lifestyle. The session includes a live diapering demonstration, practical - [ONLINE - April Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-board-meeting-april2025/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our membership newsletter, The Eulenspeigel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the first - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-april2025/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order - [IN-PERSON - Creative Sadism with Jonnyace and brightbitter](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-creative-sadism/) - A new sensation, a creative use of different and exciting tools, and using techniques that are less commonly used are some of the fun things for tops, and bottoms when playing with pain. In this hands-on 101 level class, Jonnyace and brightnbitter will discuss the why, and how, of using alternative means to create physical - [IN-PERSON - Game Night & Membership Drive](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-game-night-membership-drive/) - Join us on Thursday, March 27, from 7:30–10 PM at the LGBT Community Center for an evening of games, laughter, and community connection! Whether you're a board game enthusiast, a card player, or just looking for a fun night out, we've got something for everyone. Exclusive Perks Await! At the event, you'll have the opportunity - [ONLINE - March Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-board-meeting-march2025/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our membership newsletter, The Eulenspeigel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the first - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-march2025/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order - [ONLINE - February Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-board-meeting-feb25/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our membership newsletter, The Eulenspeigel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the first - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-feb25/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order - [IN PERSON – Negotiation: Getting What You Need](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-in-person-negotiation-getting-what-you-need/) - Goddess Coko is here to help you determine what you want, how to achieve it, and how to lock it down with a verbal agreement. You'll learn how to pinpoint your needs and comprehend what others are seeking, as well. We will explore various negotiation styles, types of relationships, and how to negotiate discussions. Additionally, - [IN PERSON - Black History Month Roundtable](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-in-person-black-history-month-roundtable/) - TES is proud to present a special Black History Month round table event featuring guest speakers from our BDSM community. We believe this event will foster greater understanding and provide valuable perspectives on the experiences of Black community members. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of Black members of - [IN-PERSON - Game Night Social](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-game-night-social/) - Ready to make more like-minded friends in a non-judgmental environment? Join us for an exciting evening of fun and board games. Get together with your @TES-NYC friends for a relaxing social. While we will have some popular board games available, feel free to bring some of your favorites. All are welcome. Please register before attending for convenience - [IN-PERSON – Impact 101](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-impact-101/) - Impact Share 101 is a great way for newcomers to get their feet wet! Explore a variety of toys, learn essential safety tips, vetting, and negotiation. Get up close and personal with the tools of the trade—handle and examine them during class. - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-3-2/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order - [ONLINE - January Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/virtual-december-board-meeting-2/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our membership newsletter, The Eulenspeigel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the first - [IN PERSON – Dungeon Monitoring 101 with Youngscientist](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-dungeon-monitoring-101-with-youngscientist/) - Do you want to start volunteering as a DM in the scene? Are you a staff member of an organization and need to brush up on safety knowledge in play spaces? Maybe you just really like wearing neon vests at parties? This class will primarily teach community members how to bridge their own scene knowledge, - [IN PERSON -TES Holiday Potluck](https://www.tes.org/event/5543/) - Join TES Board members, Staff, and members, as we celebrate holidays of all faiths! Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice -- all are welcome, no matter what you celebrate! As we all bask in the holiday glow of our wishes for peace on earth, and goodwill to all, come to renew old friendships and make new - [HYBRID - November Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/virtual-november-board-meeting/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our membership newsletter, The Eulenspeigel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the first - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-3/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order - [IN-PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch-2/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order - [IN PERSON – Cheating at Hypnosis For Fun and Profit w/ SexObsessedLesbian](https://www.tes.org/event/cheating-hypnosis/) - Cheating at hypnosis” means stacking the deck in favor of a positive outcome. It might take the form of a loaded suggestion to help a new subject gain confidence or an inescapable double bind to make an experienced subject feel extra headfucked. And as a bonus, we’ll discuss some tried and true “lazy hypnotist” techniques—more - [Staff Mini Retreat and Pizza Night](https://www.tes.org/event/staff-mini-retreat-and-pizza-night/) - Come and hang out with your fellow TES Volunteers, eat pizza, and discuss what you want to do for next year. We’ve all been through a lot and accomplished a lot in the past year. Come, relax, and talk about what you want to do in an informal setting. We will have pizza, drinks, and - [ONLINE - TES October Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/virtual-tes-october-board-meeting/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our membership newsletter, The Eulenspeigel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the - [ONLINE - December Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/virtual-december-board-meeting/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our membership newsletter, The Eulenspeigel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the first - [ONLINE - 2024 Meet the Candidates Night](https://www.tes.org/event/online-2024-meet-the-candidates-night/) - Come join us and meet the candidates for this year's TES elections in this live online town hall. This is your opportunity to ask questions and find out where each candidate stands on the important issues affecting TES and the greater kink scene. The link to participate will be sent in your TES email newsletter - [TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-munch/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Monday, October 7, 2024 7:30 pm Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) New York, NY 10001 Our hosts will be there - [IN-PERSON - Spooky Game Night Social](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-spooky-game-night-social/) - Join us for a spooktacular evening of fun and board games.Get together with your TES friends for a relaxing social. While we will have some popular board games available, feel free to bring some of your favorites.All are welcome. Please register before attending for convenience and more fun!In celebration of the season, come dressed in - [IN-PERSON - Breaking Down the Futo](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-breaking-down-the-futo/) - In this lab-style workshop we will break down what a futomomo is, what makes it work, and of course what makes it fail. After working through the theory of what a futo tie is and some common elements of it, we will all come up with a brand new version of a futo and analyze - [VIRTUAL - TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/virtual-tes-board-meeting/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership in this month's newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the first time? Click here. - [IN PERSON – TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-monthly-munch-2/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) New York, NY 10001 Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any - [IN-PERSON - Introduction to Hypnosis](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-introduction-to-hypnosis-2/) - Hypnosis can be the most versatile toy in your bag if you know how to use it right and our class looks to get you off to a good start. In this introduction we'll be practicing fundamentals, clearing up misconceptions, and making sure you leave with skills that you can use right away. Through a - [IN-PERSON - Hispanic Heritage Month Panel](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-hispanic-heritage-month-panel/) - Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) with TES's inaugural Latinx Round Table. This is a unique opportunity to hear and honor the voices of our Latinx community members as they share their personal stories and experiences. All are welcome to attend and engage in this enriching dialogue. FREE EVENT - [IN PERSON - Summer Game Night](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-summer-game-night/) - Join Narcissa and Abscondage for an evening of fun games and social activities. Some games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Please pre-register for this free event! If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Create a Member Portal account Members: use the same email address used when - [IN PERSON Class - Fantastic Feet With soumise](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-class-fantastic-feet-with-soumise/) - Foot fetishist, fashion victim or just someone who wants to learn more about the amazing structures that get us where we want to go, this class has something for you. A quick look at the anatomy of the foot will be followed with hands on exploration (feel free to use a consenting partnerʼs feet or - [IN PERSON - TES at CineKink](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-at-cinekink/) - Come join TES at the 21st edition of CineKink for Tops and Bottoms! We will be at CineKink Friday, August 2 @ 7:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. The event is at the Wild Project. TES Members Get a Discount (check your email for details!) - [ONLINE - TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-of-directors-meeting-6/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed to the membership on August 1. If you are a current member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please email secretary@tes.org - [IN PERSON - TES Monthly Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-monthly-munch/) - Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Monday, August 5, 2024 7:30 pm Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) New York, NY 10001 Our hosts will be there - [IN PERSON Event - Hypno SIG Picnic A HypNic](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-event-hypno-sig-picnic-a-hypnic/) - Come join the TES Hypnokink Special Interest Group (SIG) for a potluck picnic in Prospect Park. We will be meeting at Prospect Park (specific location available upon registration) at 6:00PM and staying till 8:15. Please bring a blanket, something to eat, something to drink and an open mind. We will have a short discussion on - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-52/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed to the membership on July 1. If you are a current member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please contact secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - Orthopedic Casting for Kink & Fun with Dom Von Gogh and Kelly_girl](https://www.tes.org/event/online-orthopedic-casting-for-kink-fun-with-dom-von-gogh-and-kelly_girl/) - Who doesn't get a bit stiff and hard when it comes to strict bondage? But what if the bondage got stiff and hard for you instead? Come learn how to safely incorporate orthopedic casting into your kink life and bondage repertoire! You'll learn how to apply (and remove) casts for kink purposes in this incredibly - [IN PERSON--TES Monthly Munch, Pride Edition!](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-monthly-munch-pride-edition/) - Come out, come out, wherever you are! Celebrate Pride and share TES Fest hopes and dreams with some of the friendliest members of TES! Come join us! Wednesday, June 26th 7:30pm Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) New York, NY 10001 Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any - [IN PERSON - The Kink in Your Kitchen "Pervertables" With Mistress Schari](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-the-kink-in-your-kitchen-pervertables-with-mistress-schari/) - The Kink in Your Kitchen is an 80 minute romp through every room in your home discovering all the dungeon equipment you already own! Mistress Schari has opened 3 dungeons of her own for professional use, she knows how to budget, repurpose, and re-imagine items you already own. Mistress Schari's long-time sub catnip will also - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-51/) - This meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed to the membership on June 1. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please contact secretary@tes.org - [IN PERSON -- Exploring Headgear: Hoods, Gas Masks, Blindfolds, and Gags With the TES Bondage SIG](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-exploring-headgear-hoods-gas-masks-blindfolds-and-gags-with-the-tes-bondage-sig/) - Our faces are what set us apart from each other and how we get a lot of our input from the world, so what happens when we change with that? Come explore the many options to mess with someone's head...literally! This class, hosted by the TES Bondage SIG, will include discussions of the whats, whys, - [TES Monthly Final Wednesday Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-final-wednesday-munch-3/) - No better way to welcome warm Spring weather than hanging out with kinky folks! Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the final Wednesday. Come join us! Wednesday, May 29th 7:30pm Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th - [HYBRID – TES May Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/hybrid-tes-may-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership around April 1. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to find out requirements and consider nominating yourself. Need to renew your membership or join - [IN PERSON Class – Latex 101 Fetish & Fashion With Reneé Masoomian and Persephone](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-class-latex-101-fetish-fashion-with-renee-masoomian-and-persephone/) - Join us for an exploration of the evolution of latex from the founding of the first European rubber garment factory in 1803, to swim caps and Mackintosh raincoats, to the haute couture runways of Thierry Mugler and Mac Jacobs. Have you ever wondered what latex is and how to care for it? We will demystify - [TES Monthly Final Wednesday Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-final-wednesday-munch-2/) - No better way to welcome warm Spring weather than hanging out with kinky folks! Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the final Wednesday. Come join us! Wednesday, April 24th 7:30pm Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th - [IN PERSON Panel – AANHPI Round Table](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-panel-aanhpi-round-table/) - The TES BIPOC Committee invites you to celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month with us as we hold space for our AANHPI kink community. Join our round table discussion with kink members and leaders from the Tri-State area. Listen, participate, and share stories and anecdotes about being AANHPI and the great - [ONLINE - BIPOC Circle: An Open Discussion Forum](https://www.tes.org/event/online-bipoc-circle-an-open-discussion-forum/) - How do we encourage more inclusivity from within ourselves and our groups? An introspective discussion on how we help ourselves and our fellow BIPOC members. Everyone is welcome to attend. All BIPOC attendees are welcome to share, and allies are welcome to join to hear their BIPOC peers share their truths. This event is free, - [IN PERSON Class – Ready, Aim, Flog with sudisa](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-class-ready-aim-flog-with-sudisa/) - Floggers are wonderful impact tools, from stingy to thuddy to sensual and all points in between. Let's put a flogger in your hands so you and your bottom can have as much fun as possible. This hands-on class will offer some ideas for you to add this versatile item to your repertoire and create fabulous - [ONLINE – TES April Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-april-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership around April 1. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to find out requirements and consider nominating yourself. Need to renew your membership or - [ONLINE - TES Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-membership-meeting-3/) - This meeting is held twice yearly for the purpose of conducting official organization business and gives the membership an opportunity to be directly involved in that process. All members in good standing are encouraged to attend and participate in all of these functions. The link to participate will be emailed in your April TES newsletter - [ONLINE - Violet Wand Play 101 with Carmen PanDiego](https://www.tes.org/event/online-violet-wand-play-101-with-carmen-pandiego/) - So you’re interested in violet wand play? Maybe you have had a demo tasting and want to know more, or you’d like to learn to top, or it is the first you are ever deciding to try it - this class can help you out. This class is for the electro play newcomer or for - [TES Monthly Wednesday Munch - The Last Hump. Women's History and Femme Dominance Celebration!](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-wednesday-munch-the-last-hump/) - Come join @Goddess_Narcissa and the TES Femme Dominance Special Interest Group as we celebrate Women's History Month. We will be hosting the TES Hump Day Munch on Wednesday, March 27th. Come join us! Wednesday, March 27th 7:30pm Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) New York, NY 10001 Open to femme and feminine - [IN PERSON Class – BDSM 101 with Seirios](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-class-bdsm-101-with-seirios/) - Interested in exploring the world of BDSM and kink? Turn your intrigue and interest into knowledge and learn how to safely navigate a kinky journey in our casual class setting. Regardless of your level of experience, our BDSM 101 class will help you explore with confidence. Following the class, there will be a short scene - [ONLINE - You Get A Boundary! with Nookie Notes](https://www.tes.org/event/online-you-get-a-boundary-with-nookie-notes/) - You Get A Boundary! And YOU Get A Boundary! Boundaries in kink, from the personal to the community. What is a boundary? How is it different from a rule or a demand? In this presentation and discussion, Nookie will cover the basics of boundaries, and the specifics of boundaries in kink relationships, then we'll have - [ONLINE - Needle Play 101: The Art of Needles with -bumper-](https://www.tes.org/event/online-needle-play-101-the-art-of-needles-with-bumper/) - What is needle play? It is different things to different people but for Bumper, it’s art. The idea of turning someone’s body into a canvas to create beautiful artwork, is their passion. This class is designed to give you basic knowledge of Needle Play. We will discuss what it is, why we do it, how - [ONLINE - TES March Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-march-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on March 1. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to find out requirements and consider nominating yourself. Need to renew your - [IN PERSON: TES Social Bondage SIG Meet and Greet](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-social-bondage-sig-meet-and-greet/) - Whether you dream of humans flying and suffering in hemp rope, or if you read detective stories just to get to the point where the damsel in distress gets bound and gagged by the villains, we invite you to join the first Bondage Special Interest Group (SIG) social and demonstration of the year. Whatever your - [ONLINE - Trampling and Boot Play with AbundantMischief](https://www.tes.org/event/online-trampling-and-boot-play-with-abundantmischief/) - @AbundantMischief is a queer polyamorous toppy switch, gleeful sadomasochist, and enthusiastic boot fetishist. She has been active in the Northeast US kink community for over 15 years, and enjoys bringing crossover knowledge from her 2 decades of experience as a professional dancer, circus artist, and performing arts educator into her kink teaching. She has taught - [ONLINE - The Feminist FemDom For Beginners with d20domme](https://www.tes.org/event/online-the-feminist-femdom-for-beginners-with-d20domme/) - Femdommery is an art. That’s why like many artists, you can create an expression wholly unique to you and your brand of feminism. In this class we will explore what I believe are the basic “tools” needed to step into your place as a confident Femdom, avoid neuromuscular lockdown, and tap into your sexuality muse - [ONLINE - Warning Signs and Red Flags: A Submissive's Guide to Vetting a Dominant with houseslave2000](https://www.tes.org/event/online-warning-signs-and-red-flags-a-submissives-guide-to-vetting-a-dominant-with-houseslave2000/) - Warning Signs and Red Flags: how do you decide if a Dominant is right for you? This class will be a mix of storytelling and discussion. Learn to navigate the dynamics of submissive relationships by identifying red flags and signs in Dominant Women. Gain insights from three decades of a submissive's experience to make informed - [ONLINE - Emotional First Aid For Kinksters with Ember Solaris](https://www.tes.org/event/online-emotional-first-aid-for-kinksters-with-ember-solaris/) - What's in your emotional first aid kit? First coined by Guy Winch, the term emotional first aid refers to a set of skills used to respond to emotional injuries we ourselves or others may experience. The first responses to a situation can drastically affect the outcome, whether it's responding to your partner losing their job, - [ONLINE - Trauma Informed Kink For All with Ember Solaris](https://www.tes.org/event/online-trauma-informed-kink-for-all-with-ember-solaris/) - This introductory class discusses being a trauma-aware kinkster. From being awareness of spacing and distance to setting up a play space and write advertisements for events, all kinksters can use trauma-informed mindfulness to create safer spaces. You will learn what trauma is (and what it isn't), how it happens, about trauma dumping, trauma reactions, post-traumatic - [ONLINE - Crushing, Busting, Thumping: CBT Up Close with d20domme](https://www.tes.org/event/online-crushing-busting-thumping-cbt-up-close-with-d20domme/) - Wanna hit em’ where it hurts? Of course you do! Join us as we explore the various deliciously devious ways to torture your favorite fleshy duo. We'll discuss intimately the details of anatomy and functions. Learn why people are drawn to this play, the risks involved focusing on safety tips, and choosing CBT toys and - [TES IN PERSON SIG Social: Femme Dominance Trip to the Museum (of Sex)](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-in-person-sig-social-femme-dominance-trip-to-the-museum-of-sex/) - Join the femme dominance group as we tour the Museum of Sex. Goddess_Narcissa will lead a walk through the history and evolution of human sexuality, viewing the uniquely curated exhibits. Meet up at 7pm. Our reserved entry time will be at 7:30pm. Plan to be visually entertained for 2 hours. We are receiving a discounted - [IN PERSON – Three Decades Plus Of The Black Male Submissive Experience with houseslave2000](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-two-decades-plus-of-the-black-male-submissive-experience-with-houseslave2000/) - The trials and tribulations of anyone who travels in the field of the fetish world can be very daunting and enlightening. Based on one man’s experience, this is very challenging, yet meaningful in terms of how to handle himself in the throes of BDSM as well as taking those lessons and applying it to regular, - [TES Monthly Final Wednesday Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-final-wednesday-munch/) - No better way to kick the winter blahs than hanging out with kinky folks! Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the final Wednesday. Come join us! Wednesday, February 28th 7:30pm Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th - [IN PERSON--TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Because of the holiday, the meeting shifts to the 4th Monday this month. Open to all current members. This is a hybrid meeting; held in person in Manhattan and online. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on Feb 1. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not - [IN PERSON Class – Canes for Pain, Fun & Punishment, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-class-canes-for-pain-fun-punishment-with-ramon/) - Join Ramon for a celebration of the rich history of caning as a form of corporal punishment throughout the world. Learn about the materials, vendors, and resources for this simple, yet oh so versatile and fun method of inducing pain. You’ll also learn various methods for precision striking of various parts of your partner's body. - [IN PERSON: TES Social: BIPOC Meet-up](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-social-bipoc-meet-up/) - TES is doing our first BIPOC Social and those who identify as BIPOC are invited to join us! The gathering will be taking place on Thursday, February 1 at The Center, located at 208 W 13 St in Manhattan. TES is sponsoring this event so all you need to bring is a smile! If you - [IN PERSON: TES Social - Femme Dominance SIG Meet-Up](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-social-femme-dominance-sig-meet-up/) - A new year brings new goals. How about starting or continuing your journey about Femme Dominance? Come to our very first social gathering. Meet others with like minded interests. This will be a casual get-together with no pressure to participate. We welcome all levels of experience on both sides of the slash. We welcome all - [TES Final Wednesday Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-wednesday-munch/) - Happy New Year! Start off the year right, socializing with some kinky friends! Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the final Wednesday. Come join us! Wednesday, January 31st 7:30pm Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-50/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join was distributed to the membership on Jan 1. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - Roots of Ecstasy: Energy play with Rope with Beyondnewwmatt](https://www.tes.org/event/online-roots-of-ecstasy-energy-play-with-rope-with-beyondnewwmatt/) - Energy play is a play provides a way to amplify the sensations you experience with your partner(s) so the focus is on the connection and the flow of energy instead of facilitating a temporary peak of pleasure. This class is designed to cover the flow of energy through rope. Binding ourselves with what beats through - [ONLINE - Fire 301: Massage with Echos Fire](https://www.tes.org/event/online-fire-301-massage-with-echos-fire/) - The Therapeutic Flame! Class is a combination of lecture and demonstration. Topics include: technique planning, torch management, and numerical feedback. The Venn Diagram of Fire, Body-scapes, Application Patterns, Torch Swapping Techniques, Planning Ahead and Efficient use of Burn Cycles, Utilizing Specialized Torches, Creating Mind Fucks, Playing with Pain, Negotiations and Scene Setup. Demonstrations will be - [ONLINE - Arms Free Tying with Kinbaku_Studio](https://www.tes.org/event/online-arms-free-tying-with-kinbaku_studio/) - This class will teach several ties, from a simple chest harness to a full body harness, where the bottom’s arms are free from ropes. It’s wonderful for those who struggle with nerve issues in their arms or shoulder problems. @Kinbaku_Studio has been practicing the art of rope bondage for over 14 years. They have attended - [ONLINE - Conflict In Kink with Ember Solaris](https://www.tes.org/event/online-conflict-in-kink-with-ember-solaris/) - Conflict can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, it can be a catalyst for greater growth and connection. What's important is how you handle it. Based on supported research from several fields, this class cuts through the extra stuff and the conventional advice to cover interpersonal skills for conflict management such - [ONLINE - Fire 201: Practice Makes Perfect with Echos Fire](https://www.tes.org/event/online-fire-201-practice-makes-perfect-with-echos-fire/) - Fire 201: Practice Makes Perfect with @EchosFire Participants will be taught how safety applies to fire in a practical sense. We will delve into life cycle of a torch and burn stages, proper form theory, extinguishment theory, delays, 9 application techniques, hand positions and stances. Demonstrations will be done throughout the class. Echos Fire LLC - [IN PERSON -TES Holiday Potluck Dinner Celebrate The End to Another Kinky Year!](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-holiday-potluck-dinner-celebrate-the-end-to-another-kinky-year/) - Join TES Board members, Staff, and members, as we celebrate holidays of all faiths! Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice--all are welcome, no matter what you celebrate! As we all bask in the holiday glow of our wishes for peace on earth, goodwill to all, come to renew old friendships and make new ones. All we - [ONLINE - TES December Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-december-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The Board Meetings will now be held on the 3rd Monday of the month to accommodate our growing in person class schedule. If the third Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting will shift to the 4th Monday. Open to all current members. Information on how to join was distributed to the membership on December - [ONLINE - Fire 101: Fundamentals with Echos Fire](https://www.tes.org/event/online-fire-101-fundamentals-with-echos-fire/) - Fire 101: Fundamentals with @EchosFire This class focuses on the science of fire and how to set up your equipment properly. This is a lecture-based class that delves into safety and risk mitigation, fire theory, proper setup, basic application techniques and proper clean up. Demonstrations will be done throughout the class. Echos Fire LLC is - [TES Monthly Wednesday Hump Day Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-wednesday-hump-day-munch/) - It's that magical week between Christmas and the New Year when no one knows what day it is! Come spend some time with TES. Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the final Thursday. Come join us! Wednesday, December - [ONLINE - Fire Cupping with Ms_J](https://www.tes.org/event/online-fire-cupping-with-ms_j/) - Have you seen those big round bruises on someone’s back and thought “Those are some really big hickeys”; OR heard of cupping as one method of Traditional Chinese Medicine. But then ask yourself how does cupping relate to us kinky folks? @Ms_J will start with an explanation of cupping and its history. She will teach - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-49/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join was distributed to the membership on November 1. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org - [IN PERSON – Life in Plastic: Doll Play with Alex and Madeline Wrapped in Plastic, it's Fantastic](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-life-in-plastic-doll-play-with-alex-and-madeline-wrapped-in-plastic-its-fantastic/) - Hi Barbie! Doll play is a broad topic that has many more facets than some people realize. This class will give an overview of the types of doll play that are commonly done and how different forms can be adjusted depending on the doll’s body, needs, and the desires of those involved. We will discuss - [IN PERSON - Impactful Inductions with Moon-Gazer](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-impactful-inductions-with-moon-gazer/) - Do you enjoy impact play? Do you enjoy hypnosis? If you do, this is the perfect class for you! In this class we will go over different techniques and methods to induce someone into a trance state through impact play, how to use post-hypnotic triggers to enhance impact scene. You will get to see different - [IN PERSON - Ready, Aim, Flog with sudisa](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-ready-aim-flog-with-sudisa/) - Floggers are wonderful impact tools, from stingy to thuddy to sensual and all points in between. Let's put a flogger in your hands so you and your bottom can have as much fun as possible. This hands-on class will offer some ideas for you to add this versatile item to your repertoire and create fabulous - [N PERSON - TES Presents: Heavy Metal, or Fun with Toys that Lock with GregCuffs](https://www.tes.org/event/n-person-tes-presents-heavy-metal-or-fun-with-toys-that-lock-with-gregcuffs/) - Rope got you in a rut? Think a clove hitch is something you'll find in your spice rack? Join GregCuffs for an intro to metal bondage gear and a hands-on tour of selections from his extensive collection. He'll go over safety tips and other practical concerns, then show some variations on traditional handcuff use and - [ONLINE - How to Create and Teach a Kink Class (even if you hate public speaking) with @Izzyokay](https://www.tes.org/event/online-how-to-create-and-teach-a-kink-class-even-if-you-hate-public-speaking-with-izzyokay/) - Do you have a desire to share your knowledge or ideas in the kink community? This course is designed to help individuals of all experience levels address fears, improve preparation, and seek productive feedback related to public speaking. Discover techniques for creating well-structured speeches and visually appealing presentations, as well as lessening your anxiety about - [IN PERSON (!!!!) - bdsm 101: B is for Bondage with Bound2Fly](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-bdsm-101-b-is-for-bondage-with-bound2fly/) - A newcomers introduction to BDSM. In this discussion/workshop we’ll go over the basics as we learn to explore this exciting world safely. We’ll go over consent, negotiation, warm up, levels of play, playstyles, and of course bondage. Please bring 1-2 pieces of ¼” (6mm) rope, 25-30 ft in length. TES has returned to IN PERSON - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Back to School Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-back-to-school-edition-2/) - Summer has come to a close, and school is back in session, and we’re having visions of plaid skirts, knee socks, and ruler-wielding disciplinarians. So why not come and matriculate with TES at our monthly munch? Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! Come - [IN PERSON (!!!!) - TES Presents - Single Tails: The Epitome of SM with Lolita Wolf](https://www.tes.org/event/in-person-tes-presents-single-tails-the-epitome-of-sm-with-lolita-wolf/) - This sexy activity can range from delicate to cruel. Lolita will speak about using a whip for play, different types of whips, the physics of whip motion, buying a whip and the cleaning and caring of your whip. A demo will cover the dynamics of a whip scene from negotiation through aftercare. Bring your whip - [ONLINE - Rope and Wax Play with Kinbaku_Studio](https://www.tes.org/event/online-rope-and-wax-play-with-kinbaku_studio/) - This class will teach students how to incorporate wax play candles safely with their rope. It will cover what kind of wax is safe to put on the body as well as the rope, and tricks for everyone to enjoy this level of play. @Kinbaku_Studio has been practicing the art of rope bondage for over - [ONLINE - The Art of Pick Up Play with Ms_J](https://www.tes.org/event/online-the-art-of-pick-up-play-with-ms_j/) - If you are attending an event but don’t know anyone who is going and want to play: Where or how can you find potential partners; are there online threads or a sign-up board to post your desires; what about flagging for your desire? Join us for a discussion of navigating the art of pick-up play, - [ONLINE - Bedroom Rope Bondage with Kinbaku_Studio](https://www.tes.org/event/online-bedroom-rope-bondage-with-kinbaku_studio/) - Let's spice things up with a little bedroom rope bondage presented by @Kinbaku_Studio The class teaches attendees some fun rope ties to spice up their bedroom play time and turn up the heat on Sexy time. Be sure to drink plenty of water because it’s going to get hot in class! @Kinbaku_Studio has been practicing - [ONLINE - Wax On Wax Off with Kinbaku_Studio](https://www.tes.org/event/online-wax-on-wax-off-with-kinbaku_studio/) - Hot and sadistic or warm and sensual, maybe a little both, @Kinbaku_Studio will offer an introduction to the joys of wax play. Their mix of demonstrations, fun ideas to try, tempered with a touch of science and focused on safety, will let the attendees learn how to incorporate wax play into their kinky shenanigans. @Kinbaku_Studio - [ONLINE - Obedience with Lady Elaina](https://www.tes.org/event/online-obedience-with-lady-elaina/) - Join us for Obedience with @LadyElainaNY Often we don't like to think about the tougher aspects of what it is that we do, and not everyone even goes to the same place with things. But for those who practice M/s and D/s, nothing is possible without Obedience. It is not optional. If participating in a - [ONLINE - TES 2023 Board of Directors Elections & Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-2023-board-of-directors-elections-membership-meeting/) - This meeting is held twice yearly for the purpose of conducting official organization business and giving the membership an opportunity to be directly involved in that process. The fall meeting, usually held in October, is also when officers for the organization are elected. All members in good standing are entitled to attend and participate in - [ONLINE - Meet the Candidates for TES Board of Directors](https://www.tes.org/event/online-meet-the-candidates-for-tes-board-of-directors-2/) - Come join us and meet the candidates for this year's TES elections in this live online town hall. This is your opportunity to ask questions and find out where each candidate stands on the important issues affecting TES and the greater kink scene. The link to participate will be sent in your TES email newsletter - [ONLINE - Beat Me, Eight To The Bar: Rhythmic Play with Bass_Instincts](https://www.tes.org/event/online-beat-me-eight-to-the-bar-rhythmic-play-with-bass_instincts/) - Music surrounds us in play-spaces. Countless threads online discuss ideal music for scenes. This class discusses how to engage with the music, using rhythm to enhance your play. It's a technique that is adaptable to almost any implement, and can be as simple and minimal, or as sophisticated and brain-challenging as you want it to - [ONLINE - Smokin' Hot Cigars with Bumper](https://www.tes.org/event/online-smokin-hot-cigars-with-bumper/) - This class will introduce you to cigar basics, cigar service and of course smokin' hot cigar play. The class will benefit novice cigar smokers, experienced smokers who want to add a little spice to their play and also for those who don't smoke cigars but enjoy providing service. Bring a stick and enjoy a smoke - [ONLINE - Fire Play 401: Vertical Fire with EchosFire](https://www.tes.org/event/online-fire-play-401-vertical-fire-with-echosfire/) - We're happy to welcome @EchosFire back for another exciting fire class! This is a lecture-based class that delves into safety and risk mitigation of fire play, vertical fire techniques and fire caning. Lecture will include: Proper Setup Vertical Fire Theory Proper Form Theory Theoretical & Practical Safety Awareness Equipment types Application Techniques Demonstrations will be - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Dog Days Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-dog-days-edition-2/) - Summer is almost over, but we’re not going anywhere! Kiss the heat goodbye 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, August 31st, at 7:30pm at the Skylight Diner - [ONLINE - Fire Massage 101/201 with Echo](https://www.tes.org/event/online-fire-massage-101-201-with-echo/) - This class is a mix of our 101 and 201 courses. Since this is a online group class, there will be no hands on practice from participants. Descriptions for each class below. Fire Massage 101: Fundamentals - This class focuses solely on the science of fire and how to set up your equipment properly. This - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Almost Summer Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-almost-summer-edition-2/) - Schools are letting out, ACs are blasting on, and it's almost time for vacation! Why not come kick off the summer with TES at our 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 25th, at 7:30pm at the Skylight Diner - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Spring Fling Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-spring-fling-edition/) - The weather is warm and the nights are getting hot! It's downright vernal out there, so come celebrate with TES at our 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, April 27th, at 7:30pm at the Skylight Diner - [ONLINE - A FREE Open Social Night with Odile](https://www.tes.org/event/online-two-decades-plus-of-the-black-male-submissive-experience-with-houseslave2000/) - Join TES and Odile for a FREE open social night! Come and discuss whatever is on your mind! Free and open to all! To join, click here! 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 - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-48/) - Open to all current members. If you are a member, did not receive information on how to join, and want to join, please contact secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents - Neuroscience of Drop, Why It Matters, and How Intentional Aftercare Helps with xSolaris](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-neuroscience-of-drop-why-it-matters-and-how-intentional-aftercare-helps-with-xsolaris/) - If you've been in kink for any length of time, it's likely that you've experienced or seen someone else experience drop. But what causes it? How is it treated, other than aftercare? And how can severe drop be prevented? In easy-to-understand language, this class explains these concepts and more. You will better understand your personal - [ONLINE - BEDROC with AttorneyLadySteele](https://www.tes.org/event/online-bedroc-with-attorneyladysteele/) - BEDROC is my acronym for how I am living my life again, after a long hiatus. It is a mix of a friend's philosophy plus my own philosophy I knew of for 13 years and actively lived for 5. The last 8 years? It became less and less until I lost myself, lost the respect - [ONLINE - Pentrating the Scene with Rhapsody_In_Blue](https://www.tes.org/event/online-pentrating-the-scene-with-rhapsody_in_blue/) - For those who have only just made their Fet account or been out to a single munch. This class is a safe space for those new to the scene to ask their "dumb" questions. Because there are no dumb questions when you are new and trying to get oriented in this new and very complicated - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Get Sprung Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-get-sprung-edition/) - Snows are melting, nature's starting to bloom, and that thing called "daylight" is poking around again. So before the pollen hits us full force, why not come celebrate the arrival of Spring with TES at our monthly munch? Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see - [ONLINE - Fluid Dynamics: Time in All the Roles with MixtressRyder](https://www.tes.org/event/online-fluid-dynamics-time-in-all-the-roles-with-mixtressryder/) - Do you have multiple dynamics or roles you like to play with your partner(s)? This workshop is built to help partners successfully negotiate and navigate relationships of 2+ with various power exchange structures. Using communication styles such as key words and body language, learn where to draw clear lines and where to leave things open - [ONLINE - It’s all about communication! How do I do that? with Trouvere-le-Fou ChanteuselaBelle](https://www.tes.org/event/online-its-all-about-communication-how-do-i-do-that-with-trouvere-le-fou-chanteuselabelle/) - Specific examples of techniques to improve your communication skills. Hint: listen first. One of the challenges is that almost every relationship question is answered with "Communicate." What people seldom do is give you dieas on how to communicate. That is what this class does. Not every possibility is explored, but some good starting points for - [ONLINE - TES 2023 Spring Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-2023-spring-membership-meeting/) - This meeting is held twice yearly for the purpose of conducting official organization business and giving the membership an opportunity to be directly involved in that process. All members in good standing are entitled to attend and participate in all of these functions. The link to participate will be sent in your TES email newsletter - [ONLINE - Parenting, Power and Play: The Struggle is Real! with TeamSoup](https://www.tes.org/event/online-parenting-power-and-play-the-struggle-is-real-with-teamsoup/) - Life in the kink community is so exciting, liberating and sexy. But parents can find the kink world more challenging to navigate. Sometimes we feel spread thin emotionally... sometimes we struggle to balance our schedules so that we can meet all of our needs and obligations... sometimes we feel isolated from the freedoms enjoyed by - [ONLINE - Stimulation please, but not that kind: Open discussion about Asexuality in kink with Roped_kitty](https://www.tes.org/event/online-stimulation-please-but-not-that-kind-open-discussion-about-asexuality-in-kink-with-roped_kitty/) - Navigating a community where sex and sexuality are often implied parts of the collective conversation can be uniquely challenging for those of us on the ace spectrum. So come join Roped_Kitty for an open discussion on the kinky asexual experience and an opportunity to meet other ace and ace friendly kinksters. Roped_Kitty has been in - [ONLINE - Pet Play 101 with pistachiopup](https://www.tes.org/event/online-pet-play-101-with-pistachiopup/) - Join Pistachio for a beginners guide on getting into pet play! This class will be going over the basics of pet play such as getting into a head space, where to find gear, and where to find you local pet play community. Pistachio has been in the pet play and kink scene for over five - [ONLINE - Pervertables for Poor Perves with wickedimp](https://www.tes.org/event/online-pervertables-for-poor-perves-with-wickedimp/) - Ever gotten all the way to the event and realized you forgot your impact bag? Too poor to afford high end toys, but still want to give/receive pain, sensation, and more? This is the class for you! WickedImp is a broke sadomasochist with a love for pain and sensations who got into pervertables out of - [ONLINE - Fetish Fancy: Rope for Playing Dress-up with CTW](https://www.tes.org/event/online-fetish-fancy-rope-for-playing-dress-up-with-ctw/) - ancy wearing a unique rope design to the next play party? This introductory and self-tie-friendly rope workshop will demonstrate using the Double Coin Knot and the Chinese Flower Knot, two aesthetic knots that lend themselves well to erotic rope bondage and to decorative fashion choices. We will dress ourselves and our partners in a karada-style - [ONLINE - Chain Chest Harnesses from Functional to Fancy with CTW & Mister](https://www.tes.org/event/online-chain-chest-harnesses-from-functional-to-fancy-with-ctw-mister/) - Taking a deeper dive into chain bondage harness design and handling, this demonstration-based class will focus on building chain harnesses for the upper body and torso. We will show some different chain chest harnesses, and discuss and demonstrate some useful modifications including lower wrap placements and shoulder straps. This workshop is considered intermediate level, but - [TES Final Thursday Munch: National Banana Bread Day Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-national-banana-bread-day-edition/) - Did you know February 23rd was National Banana Bread Day in the United States? Well neither did we until we Googled it. So why not contemplate the housewarming gift no one asked for with TES at our monthly munch? Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Dead of Winter Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-dead-of-winter-edition/) - The days are short, the nights are long, and it's colder than ice on a nipple? So why not warm up with TES at our 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, January 26th, at 7:30pm at the - [ONLINE - Pretty Needles for the Risk Averse with ThistaMinai](https://www.tes.org/event/online-pretty-needles-for-the-risk-averse-with-thistaminai/) - Needle play offers fabulous opportunities for aesthetic creativity, but each technique comes with its own considerations for safety. This class explores how to create fabulous art with string, feathers, beads, and more, all while minimizing health risks. Come learn how to create beautiful needle art within a conservative risk profile. Thista Minai is an educator, - [ONLINE - Breaking Out; Making Dominance Easier for Womxn* with xSolaris](https://www.tes.org/event/online-breaking-out-making-dominance-easier-for-womxn-with-xsolaris/) - So, you want to try being a Domme**? Or maybe you're no stranger to the Left-side-of-the-slash, but want to use awareness to take your skills to the next level. Perhaps you're a Dom and notice a lack of Dommes at events you attend or are a submissive/bottom wondering how to support the FemDom community's growth. - [ONLINE - How to Succeed at an Event 101 with AuralFixation87 and Odile](https://www.tes.org/event/online-how-to-succeed-at-an-event-101-with-auralfixation87-and-odile/) - Never set foot inside a play space? Haven't been to a munch? Want to know a little about the weird, wild and sexy things you might find in there? Looking for some guidance on how to approach someone in the dungeon - whether for play or just to tell them how cool their flogger is? - [ONLINE - Final Gifts: End of Life Care in a D/s Dynamic with DawnSparkles](https://www.tes.org/event/online-final-gifts-end-of-life-care-in-a-d-s-dynamic-with-dawnsparkles/) - Life planning is an integral part of a long term D/s or M/s dynamic for many people. One aspect that is often neglected is planning for the end. When we lose a loved one we can find ourselves struggling to plan and organize while simultaneously giving ourselves time to grieve. Losing a D/s partner adds - [ONLINE - How To Dress For Kink Events & Finding Your Personal Style with AbundantMischief](https://www.tes.org/event/online-how-to-dress-for-kink-events-finding-your-personal-style-with-abundantmischief-2/) - 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 - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Too Much Cheese Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-too-much-cheese-edition/) - What do you do when it's not quite New Year's and you're midway through the holiday season? Why not get a head start on next year's Naughty List and join TES at our 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! - [ONLINE - The Masochist Mantra with DrPhenixPhD](https://www.tes.org/event/online-the-masochist-mantra-with-drphenixphd/) - The masochist mantras: tips to process pain better: Do you have the desire to improve how to process pain to enjoy that scene even more or enjoy it longer? Do you want to be able to adjust to different types of play, toys, and tops? Within my own growth as a masochist, I have collected - [ONLINE - High Heels & Tip-Toes with AbundantMischief](https://www.tes.org/event/online-high-heels-tip-toes-with-abundantmischief-2/) - Do you love the look of sky-high heels but worry about falling over? Have you been watching your shoe collection gather dust during the pandemic and wondering how to get used to wearing them again? This class will cover how to find a good pair of heels or ballet boots and how to make the shoes - [ONLINE - TES presents - Trust is it just another dirty word? with EdgarAPoe & PoesLittleRaven](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-trust-is-it-just-another-dirty-word-with-edgarapoe-poeslittleraven/) - Where do Trust issues come from? How do we work to resolve them? Sue Edgar and slave Raven were the Northeast Master/slave 2019 titleholders. T/they run MAst Clifton, are a 24/7 non-cohabitation M/s couple. To register: MEMBERS -$10 Create a Member Portal account using the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email - [ONLINE - Sissy That Walk: Sissification For Newbies with d20domme](https://www.tes.org/event/online-sissy-that-walk-sissification-for-newbies-with-d20domme/) - In this class we’ll explore the concept behind what society defines as a “real man” and how to feel comfortable expressing your sissiness. We’ll cover topics such as discussing it with a partner, general makeup tips, where to shop and how to find others who share your sissy interests. This is a class for individuals - [ONLINE - Debunking Femdom Myths & Building Fulfilling Femdom Realities with AbundantMischief](https://www.tes.org/event/online-debunking-femdom-myths-building-fulfilling-femdom-realities-with-abundantmischief/) - Do you feel drawn to femdom, but pressured to conform to archetypes portrayed in kinky media? Do you ever wonder if there’s a way to explore femdom that affirms your unique identity and desires? This class will break down femdom stereotypes, help you find your own personalized approach to femdom instead, and provide tools for - [ONLINE - TES presents - Beautifully Bruised Booties (and Other Bits) with Billy Lore (formerly @BexTalksSex) and Dee Darkholme](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-beautifully-bruised-booties-and-other-bits-with-billy-lore-formerly-bextalkssex-and-dee-darkholme/) - Whether you’re cruisin’ for a bruisin’ or looking to pull your favorite little slut over your knee for a spanking – preparing for an impact scene from either side of the slash can be intimidating. Luckily, this workshop covers everything you need to know to get started! From bare hands to paddles and from floggers - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Back to School Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-back-to-school-edition/) - Summer has come to a close, and school is back in session, and we're having visions of plaid skirts, knee socks, and ruler-wielding disciplinarians. So why not come and matriculate with TES at our monthly munch? Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! Come join - [ONLINE - Be-Weave Me, I Don't Need a Knot! with CTW](https://www.tes.org/event/online-be-weave-me-i-dont-need-a-knot-with-ctw-2/) - No apologies for the pun, but be-weave it or not - learning to weave can be a great introduction to rope bondage. Weave patterns create the basis for many aesthetic and functional harnesses. And no knots are required! Attendees of this introductory rope class will learn to weave patterns for hand bondage, foot bondage, and - [ONLINE - Trials & Tribulations of Dating While Poly with MasterLolaSmiles](https://www.tes.org/event/online-trials-tribulations-of-dating-while-poly-with-masterlolasmiles/) - I am a married poly dominant leather female and I'll be talking about the challenges faced when trying to date. Will discuss what polyamory is, the misconceptions people have about what being poly is, the stigma of what society sees married people dating and how to cope with the pitfalls of it all. Ms. Lola - [ONLINE - Productivity for Service with HannahTheScribe](https://www.tes.org/event/online-productivity-for-service-with-hannahthescribe/) - In this class, we’ll cover how to build a customizable productivity system from your core values up. We’ll cover creating your task/to do generation system from values to spheres of life to projects and goals to habits and events, reviewing your progress, and assorted productivity tips and tricks, especially geared at service oriented s-types who - [ONLINE - Digital Privacy with JoeCool](https://www.tes.org/event/online-digital-privacy-with-joecool/) - A discussion of the intersection of our lives, laws, and technology. Topics covered will include email, passwords, selfies, and more! Class includes both practical advice, policy, and resources for further reading. Joe Cool is a queer, polyamorous switch who enjoys a variety of kinky activities. He’s been a happy, occasionally active member of the DC/Baltimore - [ONLINE - Meet the Candidates for TES Board of Directors](https://www.tes.org/event/online-meet-the-candidates-for-tes-board-of-directors/) - Come join us and meet the candidates for this year's TES elections in this live online town hall. This is your opportunity to ask questions and find out where each candidate stands on the important issues affecting TES and the greater kink scene in 2020. The link to participate will be sent in your TES - [ONLINE - Companion Service with InquisitiveElle](https://www.tes.org/event/online-companion-service-with-inquisitiveelle/) - Companionship, how one accompanies another, can be a wonderful addition to the service tasks one might provide or receive. While often discussed as a feature of service relationships, this class gives companion service its full focus. Through stories and maybe a few laughs, InquisitiveElle shares his experiences in negotiating, developing, and addressing struggles in companion - [ONLINE - Poly and Families (aka how to be a poly parent) with EdWood27](https://www.tes.org/event/online-poly-and-families-aka-how-to-be-a-poly-parent-with-edwood27/) - This class will discuss how Poly while being part of family with kids of different ages. There are different ways to handle coming out to your kids. We'll also cover dealing with when and how to introduce your partners if you want them to be involved in your family life and how this can vary - [ONLINE - TES 2022 Board of Directors Elections & Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-2021-board-of-directors-elections-membership-meeting/) - This meeting is held twice yearly for the purpose of conducting official organization business and giving the membership an opportunity to be directly involved in that process. The fall meeting, usually held in October, is also when officers for the organization are elected. All members in good standing are entitled to attend and participate in - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-47/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join was distributed to the membership on September 1. If you are a member and did not receive this information, please contact secretary@tes.org - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Dog Days Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-dog-days-edition/) - Summer is almost over, but we're not going anywhere! Kiss the heat goodbye 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, August 25th, at 7:30pm (please note the updated start - [ONLINE - Better Bottoming For Submissives with BexTalksSex](https://www.tes.org/event/online-better-bottoming-for-submissives-with-bextalkssex-2/) - Whether you’re a masochistic power bottom or a shy service slut, you know bottoming requires skill–skill that’s rarely recognized, acknowledged, or taught. Written specifically for s-types who want to broaden their knowledge base, this two-hour discussion includes my best tips for both new and experienced submissives alike. We’ll discuss your responsibilities as a bottom to - [ONLINE - How to Succeed at an Event 101 with AuralFixation87 & Odile](https://www.tes.org/event/online-how-to-succeed-at-an-event-101-with-auralfixation87-odile/) - Never set foot inside a play space? Want to know a little about the weird, wild and sexy things you might find in there? Looking for some guidance on how to approach someone in the dungeon - whether for play or just to tell them how cool their flogger is? This class will cover the - [ONLINE - I Ask The Questions Here: Military and Police Style Interrogations with SirGuy](https://www.tes.org/event/online-i-ask-the-questions-here-military-and-police-style-interrogations-with-sirguy-2/) - With recent news events, the gathering of information via interrogation utilized by the military and the methodology utilized by law enforcement in what they call "interviews" has gotten a lot of attention lately . Most of us grew up on police shows or movies and their interrogation methods. Being who we are we can see - [ONLINE - Media Representations of BDSM with TheHeartBreakPup](https://www.tes.org/event/online-media-representations-of-bdsm-with-theheartbreakpup/) - What attracts mainstream media to develop texts that incorporate BDSM? Is part of changing sexual norms? The need to entertain to sell goods? Or is it, plainly, the shock value? The Heart Break Pup discusses the varied representations of BDSM in the media and what scholars have identified in the broadcasting of BDSM to the - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Too Damn Hot Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/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, - [ONLINE - The ABCs of Attending a Kink/Leather Conference](https://www.tes.org/event/online-the-abcs-of-attending-a-kink-leather-conference/) - Attending your first kink/leather conference? Or maybe you’re a seasoned pro and you’re looking to brush up on your skills and maybe learn a new trick or two. From budgeting to packing checklists and coordinating schedules, we will talk all about how to prepare for your next big conference! Devyn Stone is a self-awareness and - [ONLINE - Scene Negotiations with Transgender Partners 101 with Skullpup](https://www.tes.org/event/online-scene-negotiations-with-transgender-partners-101-with-skullpup/) - An informative 101 style class with the main focus being education about gender identity/sexuality and guidelines for negotiating scenes with trans individuals. This class is good beginner level introduction for people who may feel uncomfortable or less informed around the topic. Key points within the presentation are: “Why does this matter?" A guide to some - [ONLINE - Pick-Up D/s - Power Exchange on the Fly with DarrenInfinity](https://www.tes.org/event/online-pick-up-d-s-power-exchange-on-the-fly-with-darreninfinity/) - So we just met a hot Dominant or Submissive in the Dungeon. We'd love to play with them, but we don't want it to just be about Top & Bottom. We want to play with power, with intention. We're feeling that connection and want to explore it further. How do we do this? How do - [ONLINE - Barbed Wire Suspension with SiRoberto & Helen-Alexandria](https://www.tes.org/event/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 - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-46/) - 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 - [TES Final Thursday Munch: Almost Summer Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/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 - [ONLINE -- Hit Me, Baby!: Impact Play 101 with MiaAction](https://www.tes.org/event/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 - [ONLINE - TES presents: The Law and Sex Work with meanstreakmilewide](https://www.tes.org/event/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 - [ONLINE - Pain Processing with meanstreakmilewide](https://www.tes.org/event/online-pain-processing-with-meanstreakmilewide/) - Join sadomasochist and professional endurance sports world champion Meanstreakmilewide as he explains the process of dealing with, over coming, and embracing pain and physical suffering. Drawing both from his own professional training as pro and world champion an ironman and ultra marathon World Champion and his two decades of hurting others and himself as an - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-45/) - Free to all current members. Information on how to join has already been emailed to the members. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org - [TES Final Thursday Munch: April Showers Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-final-thursday-munch-april-showers-edition/) - Spring is in the air, and so is the smell of waffle fries! That's right, it's time once more for 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, April 28th, at 7pm at the Skylight Diner 402 W 34th - [ONLINE - How To Dress For Kink Events & Finding Your Personal Style with AbundantMischief](https://www.tes.org/event/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 - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-44/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join has already been distributed to the membership. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please contact secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - From the Sensual to the Sting: How to make your Dragon's Tail Do What You Mean with PlaineJane](https://www.tes.org/event/online-from-the-sensual-to-the-sting-how-to-make-your-dragons-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 - [ONLINE - Alpha Bits: the “s” Version with AttorneyLadySteele](https://www.tes.org/event/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 - [ONLINE - Neurodiversity in Kink with AttorneyLadySteele](https://www.tes.org/event/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 - [ONLINE - Kindness and other Kinks with HiThereCatsuit](https://www.tes.org/event/online-kindness-and-other-kinks-with-hitherecatsuit/) - Jon has been an ambassador in his communities by bringing people from all over together to share connections and experiences. He bases his success on one thing… kindness. In this workshop, Jon will discuss the difference between kind and nice and how that can make all the difference in the world in getting you the - [ONLINE - Mermaid Bondage with @Skyla](https://www.tes.org/event/online-mermaid-bondage-with-skyla/) - “Under the sea, under the sea Darlin' it's better down where it's wetter Take it from me” Have you ever wanted to be a mermaid? Would you love to tie someone up to look like a merperson? During this class, we will be learning a basic hishi-style leg tie. This tie has very few knots - [ONLINE - Surviving Separation: What to do When You Are Apart with Trouvere-le-Fou & Chanteuse](https://www.tes.org/event/online-surviving-separation-what-to-do-when-you-are-apart-with-trouvere-le-fou-chanteuse/) - Many people are separated for a time by something: work, family emergencies, war. How do you maintain your relationship during the time you are apart? How do you resume your relationship after the changes you both made while apart? This session focuses on mechanisms that can be used to hold it together while you are - [ONLINE - 2022 Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-2022-membership-meeting/) - This meeting is held twice yearly for the purpose of conducting official organization business and giving the membership an opportunity to be directly involved in that process. All members in good standing are entitled to attend and participate in all of these functions. The link to participate will be sent in your TES email newsletter - [ONLINE - 3 Languages of D/s (Maintaining a Thriving D/s Relationship) with undergroundsea](https://www.tes.org/event/online-3-languages-of-d-s-maintaining-a-thriving-d-s-relationship-with-undergroundsea/) - Just as there are different ways people express and receive love, there are different ways people express and receive dominance and submission! Just as knowing your partner’s love languages are important for them to feel loved, knowing your partner’s D/s languages are important for what makes the feel their respective headspace. Learn the different D/s - [TES March Munch! Melt those blues away with you fellow kinksters!](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-march-munch-melt-those-blues-away-with-you-fellow-kinksters/) - After a brief interruption, TES's monthly munch is back! Come join us as winter thaws into spring! Whether you're new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we're excited to see you! The munch will be at: Thursday, March 24th, at 7pm at the Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th - [ONLINE - Power Exchange, Polyamory, and Potential with DanielBelum & dansarani](https://www.tes.org/event/online-power-exchange-polyamory-and-potential-with-danielbelum-dansarani/) - Dan and dawn, authors of the books Living M/s and The Polyamory Toolkit lead an interactive class on how to successfully combine polyamory and power exchange! From when the commonly accepted ideals of these relationship types seem to come into conflict, to keeping power exchange healthy in the midst of new relationship energy, as well - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-43/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed to the membership on March 1. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and want to join, please email secretary@tes.org. - [ONLINE - Bondage For Disabilities with Ignixia](https://www.tes.org/event/online-bondage-for-disabilities-with-ignixia-2/) - If you've ever heard the phrase "you're too ___ for bondage" this class is probably for you. We'll cover a variety of bondage methods that can be used for different ability statuses in a fluid class structure so we can address individual concerns as they arise. Be sure to bring your favorite bondage tools whether - [ONLINE - AirBnB & BDSM: Planning Kinky Vacations in Vanilla Locations with AbundantMischief](https://www.tes.org/event/online-airbnb-bdsm-planning-kinky-vacations-in-vanilla-locations-with-abundantmischief/) - Dreaming of a kinky getaway, but feeling overwhelmed by the idea of attending a kink convention? This class will teach you how to create your own small-scale kinky vacation with your partner or a small group of friends. Class topics include: How to identify a rental property that’s suitable for a kinky vacation (and what’s - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-42/) - Online. Information on how to join was distributed to the membership on February 1. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please contact secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - How to Make Friends and Influence Kinksters with CarmenMonoxide](https://www.tes.org/event/online-how-to-make-friends-and-influence-kinksters-with-carmenmonoxide/) - We want to leave people feeling hot and bothered, not just...bothered. Every community has its own unspoken rules and etiquette, and kink is no exception. This course covers asking people to play, accepting and declining play invitations, and how to forge new friendships and relationships. We’ll also cover some tricky situations as well as basic - [ONLINE Bangin' BJ's for all Bodies with BexTalksSex](https://www.tes.org/event/online-bangin-bjs-for-all-bodies-with-bextalkssex/) - Join us for this blowjob workshop designed to take your skills to the next level! We’ll start with an anatomy lesson that I guarantee will be much more interesting (and inclusive!) than the one you probably got in high school. Then we’ll go on to discuss enough hand and mouth techniques that you’re sure to - [ONLINE - Bondage For Disabilities with Ignixia](https://www.tes.org/event/online-bondage-for-disabilities-with-ignixia/) - If you've ever heard the phrase "you're too ___ for bondage" this class is probably for you. We'll cover a variety of bondage methods that can be used for different ability statuses in a fluid class structure so we can address individual concerns as they arise. Be sure to bring your favorite bondage tools whether - [TES presents: Service for the Differently Abled with UnrulyNerdGirl](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-service-for-the-differently-abled-with-unrulynerdgirl/) - Description coming soon! Bio: Canadian, technically Ausnadian after living for four years Down Under, domestic service (aka luxury lifestyle) submissive to the rich and famous and little - service little, cheeky bear, errant evil scout, fervent axe thrower, maker of things, BDSM taxonomist, co-creator of a BDSM board game, and writer/published author. Entered the BDSM - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-41/) - Online, open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed to the membership on 1 January. If you are a member, would like to attend, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - Strategies for Long-Duration Bondage with AbundantMischief](https://www.tes.org/event/online-strategies-for-long-duration-bondage-with-abundantmischief/) - Do you or your partner have fantasies of being tied up all day or all night? Learn strategies to safely extend the length of your bondage playtime, and fun ideas for what to do with all that additional time. This class will include: Considerations for planning and navigating longer bondage scenes, including what kinds of - [ONLINE - Foot Domination & Jobs with theDommeKat](https://www.tes.org/event/online-foot-domination-jobs-with-thedommekat/) - 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, - [ONLINE - Female Domination: Empowering Women to Lead! with PlaineJane](https://www.tes.org/event/online-female-domination-empowering-women-to-lead-with-plainejane/) - Female Led dynamics have always had a significant place in not only historical influences but have had cultural impact as well. From royal dynasties to empirical rule, women have always possessed the ability to stimulate change and sometimes to even incite war. While not the standard hetro-normative relationship construct within what is seen as “modern” - [ONLINE - Playing with F-Words (Fear Play) with Ignixia](https://www.tes.org/event/online-playing-with-f-words-fear-play-with-ignixia/) - Description Fear. Fight or flight. These are words we're familiar with hearing, but how do we use their concepts in play? In this class we'll discuss fear, 4 response types to it, and how we can feed off that exchange to create scenes that will have everyone saying "oh hell no!" and "yes, more please" - [ONLINE - Culinary Services with HannahTheScribe](https://www.tes.org/event/online-culinary-services-with-hannahthescribe/) - In this class, we’ll cover how to provide excellent culinary service, from planning to allergens, safety, and kitchen basics, as well as plating and table service, with some quizzes along the way. On the doc cam, we’ll cover some napkin folds and briefly go over the table setting chart and a few of my favorite - [ONLINE--TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-of-directors-meeting-5/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join has been distributed to the membership. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please contact secretary@tes.org - [TES End-of-Year Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-end-of-year-munch/) - Please join us as we say goodbye to 2021 and look forward to a brighter, kinkier 2022! Come have a bite, mingle, and, if you like, participate in our holiday gift exchange (gifts in the $7-10 range suggested). Whether you're new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we're excited to see - [ONLINE - Areas of Control with DevynStone](https://www.tes.org/event/online-areas-of-control-with-devynstone/) - The “Areas of Control” are sections of a person's life in which authority can be exercised. The categories are divided by type. They include things like medical decisions, hair color, educational opportunities, diet and many more. This quick reference guide lays out each “area” and its subsequent categories. It is designed to get you thinking - [ONLINE - A is for Authority: The ABC's of Authority Transfer with DevynStone](https://www.tes.org/event/online-a-is-for-authority-the-abcs-of-authority-transfer-with-devynstone/) - This class is an introduction to the concept and negotiation of authority transfer dynamics. Understand the foundational concepts and philosophies that inform authority transfer and the necessary components that go into negotiating and establishing an authority transfer. What are these relationships made of? What can you get out of them? What can they bring to - [ONLINE - Be-Weave Me, I Don't Need a Knot! with CTW](https://www.tes.org/event/online-be-weave-me-i-dont-need-a-knot-with-ctw/) - No apologies for the pun, but be-weave it or not - learning to weave can be a great introduction to rope bondage. Weave patterns create the basis for many aesthetic and functional harnesses. And no knots are required! Attendees of this introductory rope class will learn to weave patterns for hand bondage, foot bondage, and - [ONLINE - Behavior Modification and Obedience Training with Sir_Lisa & leathergem](https://www.tes.org/event/online-rubber-band-play-with-sir_lisa-leathergem/) - Just as rules and protocols vary in every relationship, so do the styles and techniques of behavior modification and obedience training for a slave that will yield the most accurate assessment of the Master. We will give various examples of techniques and strategies that worked for us to set clear expectations to ensure the Masters' - [ONLINE - Indigenizing BDSM with SirMrWombat](https://www.tes.org/event/online-indigenizing-bdsm-with-sirmrwombat-2/) - Exploring BDSM through a lens of indigenous ideologies can be difficult. Learning to reindigenize and reclaim culture, spirituality, and fetishes is an art and skill. This class is an informal approach that will explore how to galvanize two seemingly polarized identities into one. This class is intended to engage, inform, and bring about discussion in - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-40/) - Open to all current members. The link to join will be distributed to members on November 1st. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive the link, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - Beautifully Bruised Booties (and Other Bits) with BexTalksSex](https://www.tes.org/event/online-beautifully-bruised-booties-and-other-bits-with-bextalkssex/) - Whether you’re cruisin’ for a bruisin’ or looking to pull your favorite little slut over your knee for a spanking – preparing for an impact scene from either side of the slash can be intimidating. Luckily, this workshop covers everything you need to know to get started! From bare hands to paddles and from floggers - [TES Pop-up Munch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-pop-up-munch/) - You've asked, and we're heard you! TES is excited to announce we will be holding our very first... TES Pop-up Munch Thursday, October 21st, at 7pm at the Skylight Diner 402 W 34th St. (@ 9th Ave) New York, NY 10001 Our host, Ann, will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. There - [ONLINE - Gender as a Spectrum with Infinity_Rising](https://www.tes.org/event/online-1950s-household-in-real-life-with-vintagekinkydoll/) - An open discussion on the perspective of gender as a spectrum and some of the issues that those on various points on the spectrum may encounter. In this discussion we will have an open forum for people to ask and answer questions surrounding the topic of different gender identifications as well as how they interact - [ONLINE - Indigenizing BDSM with SirMrWombat](https://www.tes.org/event/online-indigenizing-bdsm-with-sirmrwombat/) - Exploring BDSM through a lens of indigenous ideologies can be difficult. Learning to reindigenize and reclaim culture, spirituality, and fetishes is an art and skill. This class is an informal approach that will explore how to galvanize two seemingly polarized identities into one. This class is intended to engage, inform, and bring about discussion in - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-39/) - Open to all current members; information on how to join has already been distributed to the membership. If you are a member and did not receive this information, please contact secretary@tes.org - [Meet the Candidates](https://www.tes.org/event/meet-the-candidates-2/) - Meet the Candidates running for the TES Board. Open to all TES members. Link will be distributed to the membership. If you are a member and did not receive the link by October 2, please email secretary@tes.org - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-38/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join was previously distributed to the membership. If you would like to attend, are a member, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org - [TES presents - Your PhD in Understanding Submissives with undergroundsea](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-your-phd-in-understanding-submissives-with-undergroundsea/) - Take away models and terminology that will help you understand, negotiate, and (for s-types) explain your brand of submission. Learn about (a) 6 types of masochism, (b) 5 need centers of submissives, (c) 3 core languages of D/s, (d) 9 motivation types of service submissives, and (e) 2 distinct types of humiliation play. This class - [TES presents: You Clean Up Well, For A Dirty Slut with Mórrígan](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-you-clean-up-well-for-a-dirty-slut-with-morrigan/) - This presentation/demonstration will focus on tips to know about the materials of your sex toys, how to properly clean them and store them so you can use them safely and a small demonstration on the different methods and good practices you can use in your home and on the go for keeping it clean when - [ONLINE - Delving Into Your Darkness: Dehumanization and Extreme Degradation with VintageKinkyDoll](https://www.tes.org/event/online-delving-into-your-darkness-dehumanization-and-extreme-degradation-with-vintagekinkydoll/) - Welcome to the dark side. Emotions to the left, humanity to the right, drop the baggage and let's talk about the power you get from no longer being a human. Come with me. I'll teach you how to abandoned your moral center and teachings…because only when you've cast aside you facade of propriety can you - [ONLINE - Butler’s Books, S-Type Files, and Other Service Records with HannahTheScribe](https://www.tes.org/event/online-butlers-books-s-type-files-and-other-service-records-with-hannahthescribe/) - In this class, we’ll cover how to assemble a butler’s book, s-type file, and beyond, including tracking preferences, doing event debriefs, sharing information about yourself, saving household information and guides, and creating references for productivity, packing, shopping, cooking, and gifting. On the doc cam, we’ll run through the templates, and we’ll wrap up with a - [ONLINE - High Heels & Tip-Toes with AbundantMischief](https://www.tes.org/event/online-high-heels-tip-toes-with-abundantmischief/) - Do you love the look of sky-high heels but worry about falling over? Have you been watching your shoe collection gather dust during the pandemic and wondering how to get used to wearing them again? This class will cover how to find a good pair of heels or ballet boots and how to make the - [ONLINE - TES presents: BDSM & the Law, part II with AttorneyLadySteele](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-bdsm-the-law-part-ii-with-attorneyladysteele/) - People participate in Bondage, Discipline, and Sadism/Masochism, and do so while not knowing the potential legal pitfalls. It is time to get down to brass tacks. What legal dangers are inherent to what it is we do? The simple truth is, legal issues abound when it comes to participating in BDSM and always have. It - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-37/) - Online. Open to all current members. Information on how to join has been distributed to the membership. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please contact secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - Pegging 101 with theDommeKat](https://www.tes.org/event/online-pegging-101-with-thedommekat-2/) - Anyone can peg, and anyone can be pegged. In this class, you'll learn how to do both! You don't need a prostate to enjoy this workshop. This workshop is designed for first-timers who want to start from the very basics. We'll get you going so you feel confident and safe trying it on your own. - [ONLINE - Fisting - It's NOT Just for Porn Stars! with LeatherRedux](https://www.tes.org/event/online-fisting-its-not-just-for-porn-stars-with-leatherredux/) - Fisting may not be for everyone but those who are curious might find a new plateau of orgasms they never knew existed. When done safely, like all things in kink, it can be a new thing to add to your toy bag so to speak. I love the connection that I often have with my - [ONLINE - The Beauty of Objectification with VintageKinkyDoll](https://www.tes.org/event/online-the-beauty-of-objectification-with-vintagekinkydoll/) - Being desired is one of the most powerful feelings we as humans have. It affirms us, validates us and turns us on. We crave objectification. Are you strong enough to admit it? Whether you want to be the object of their desire or a physical object they can use and abuse, objectification is a natural - [ONLINE - Having It All: Polyamory and Power Dynamics with LuckyAlbatross](https://www.tes.org/event/online-having-it-all-polyamory-and-power-dynamics-with-luckyalbatross/) - What happens when you combine multiple people, intense emotions and commitments, AND shifting power dynamics between everyone SIMULTANEOUSLY? Often it's a big mess! But with understanding of boundaries, good resource management, and clear vision, you CAN have it all! First we review the various forms of non monogamy and power and authority transfer dynamics, and - [ONLINE - Better Bottoming For Submissives with BexTalksSex](https://www.tes.org/event/online-better-bottoming-for-submissives-with-bextalkssex/) - Whether you’re a masochistic power bottom or a shy service slut, you know bottoming requires skill–skill that’s rarely recognized, acknowledged, or taught. Written specifically for s-types who want to broaden their knowledge base, this two-hour discussion includes my best tips for both new and experienced submissives alike. We’ll discuss your responsibilities as a bottom to - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-36/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join was previously distributed to the membership. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please contact secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - Doll Play with ninjajuicer and saltygoodness](https://www.tes.org/event/online-doll-play-with-ninjajuicer-and-saltygoodness/) - Dehumanizing a partner can be a very dark activity or it can be very fun and cute. Doll play, normally considered a subset of dehumanization play, can also go either way. We will focus on transforming a partner, regardless of gender, or yourself into a decorative toy, as well as enjoying and enhancing this unique - [ONLINE - BDSM and the Law with AttorneyLadySteele](https://www.tes.org/event/online-bdsm-and-the-law-with-attorneyladysteele/) - People participate in Bondage, Discipline, and Sadism/Masochism, and do so while not knowing the potential legal pitfalls. It is time to get down to brass tacks. What legal dangers are inherent to what it is we do? The simple truth is, legal issues abound when it comes to participating in BDSM and always have. It - [Online--TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-of-directors-meeting-4/) - Open to all current members. If you are a member, did not receive the login information, and would like to join, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - Kink Adaptations for Disabled Folxs with xiaoyi](https://www.tes.org/event/online-kink-adaptations-for-disabled-folxs-with-xiaoyi/) - Does your body or mind differ from others? Do you want to fly in rope but are wheelchair bound? Many of us live with different disabilities, including xioayi. With a bit of creativity and effort, we can find a way for people to enjoy any kinky activity, with some accommodation. Let's explore some of our - [ONLINE - Poly Change Management with DanielBelum & dansarani](https://www.tes.org/event/online-poly-change-management-with-danielbelum-ansarani/) - Change is inevitable, essential, but also, risky and can be scary! Join Dan & dawn, authors of The Polyamory Toolkit, as they explore and provide tools around change! When a new person enters or a new person leaves; levels of desire and need; and even hobbies and interest. Things do change; pick up some strategies - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-35/) - Open to all current members. If you are a member, did not receive the login information, and would like to join, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: Service at a Distance with UnrulyNerdGirl](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-service-at-a-distance-with-unrulynerdgirl/) - How can you provide service to a service receiver if you can't be in their presence? Whether we serve one at a distance due to global reasons, or because an online interaction brought two hearts separated by miles of ocean together, there is still many ways to have a healthy, happy and satisfying power exchange - [ONLINE - M/s, D/s and Multiracial, Multicultural, Multi-religious (etc.) Relationships with SirGuy](https://www.tes.org/event/online-m-s-d-s-and-multiracial-multicultural-multi-religious-etc-relationships-with-sirguy/) - Trying to navigate the mine field of developing a relationship is never easy. You must deal with personalities, interests, goals and other markers for compatibility. When we add to the mix authority-based relationships and all that entails, it can get even more complicated. Now, when we additionally factor in the polarizing climate of today’s world, - [ONLINE -- Annual Elections and Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-annual-elections-and-membership-meeting/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed on October 1. If you are a member and did not receive this information, please contact secretary@tes.org after October 1. - [ONLINE -- TES Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-membership-meeting-2/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed to the membership in June. Please contact the secretary@tes.org after June 1 if you did not receive this information and would like to join. - [ONLINE - Can You See What I'm Saying with CaptainMike](https://www.tes.org/event/online-can-you-see-what-im-saying-with-captainmike/) - What is a modality? Why are they so important in hypnosis? And how can you harness their mighty power to create hypnotic experiences that are more effective and vivid? Captain Mike will run through the definitions and descriptions and then provide techniques for handling different modalities and expanding your own modality awareness. Captain Mike is - [ONLINE - High shines and hot spooning with LeatherHiraeth](https://www.tes.org/event/online-high-shines-and-hot-spooning-with-leatherhiraeth/) - How to take care of your high shine boots including kit basics, product, technique demonstration and a Q&A. European Bootblack 2020 and family bootblack of the UK KRueL Leather Family, trans leatherman, educator and workshop facilitator. Running for IMBB2021. Donations much appreciated - https://gofund.me/41b3bf29 - but not required To participate, simply visit https://datingkinky.com/TES-Tuesdays every Tuesday, at 7pm. No additional - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-34/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join was distributed to the membership. If you are a current member, did not receive this information, and would like to join the meeting, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - Let’s Talk About Edge Play with JustRob](https://www.tes.org/event/online-lets-talk-about-edge-play-with-justrob/) - In this discussion we will discuss Edge Play. We will explore what it is, the Pros and Cons of it, and some Best Practices for making the most of your experience. I am JustRob or just Rob :) I identify with masculine pronouns (he/him). I have been involved in the public community in Jacksonville, FL - [ONLINE - Sadistic Science: Best Practices for Experimentation in Pain and Torture with JustRob](https://www.tes.org/event/online-sadistic-science-best-practices-for-experimentation-in-pain-and-torture-with-justrob/) - Much of what we do in the kink world is uncharted (or relatively uncharted) territory. There are few manuals in the world that instruct you on how to do some of the more extreme things we do. So we often learn by doing, through well-researched and risk conscientious experimentation. Sadistic Science! In this interactive discussion, - [ONLINE - The Manly Art of Service with b0ihazard](https://www.tes.org/event/online-the-manly-art-of-service-with-b0ihazard/) - What does Alfred Pennyworth have in common with a freshmen pledge at a frat house? Almost nothing! Except that they've both devoted themselves to active roll submission through contractual service, as men. There is a huge framework for the feminine art of service in our culture, so much so that many folks associate service with feminization - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-33/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed to the membership. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - Sassy Submission: How to Sass with Class with AttorneyLadySteele](https://www.tes.org/event/online-sassy-submission-how-to-sass-with-class-with-attorneyladysteele/) - Calling all “s” types, or folx on the “right side of the slash”. Have you ever been accused of being “bratty,” “difficult,” “contrary,” or just downright disobedient when that really isn’t your intention at all? If so, then this is the class for you! Join Lady Steele as she shows you how to be sassy - [ONLINE - Advanced Poly Relationships: A path to freedom from jealousy with Dan and dawn](https://www.tes.org/event/online-advanced-poly-relationships-a-path-to-freedom-from-jealousy-with-dan-and-dawn/) - Join @DanAndDawn, a polyamorous couple since 2001 and authors of The Polyamory Toolkit, for an advanced class that gives participants tools to break free of the patterns and attitudes that keep us trapped in the fear and jealousy. This presentation focuses on actual steps to wipe the slate clean of patterns of the past and how - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-32/) - Open all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed to the membership. If you are a member, would like to participate, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - This Class is About Labels with LuckyAlbatross](https://www.tes.org/event/online-this-class-is-about-labels-with-luckyalbatross/) - People's relationships with labels are based in power and empowerment. This is even more critical to understand in relationships built around power imbalances. While there is a lot of baggage attached to them, labels can be useful tools in communicating and creating our selves and our life stories. This class will review different motivations and - [ONLINE - TES Presents: Contracts: Defining Y/your Power Exchange with PlaineJane](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-contracts-defining-y-your-power-exchange-with-plainejane/) - Creating a Plan for success that works best for you and your partner(s) can make all the difference between longevity or loss. Contracts are one way of communicating and defining not only your approach but your needs, responsibilities, and expectations within a power exchange dynamic. PlaineJane will discuss types, parts, and useful components of a - [ONLINE - Controlled Aggression: Negotiating Meaningful Power Exchange Dynamics with PlaineJane](https://www.tes.org/event/online-controlled-aggression-negotiating-meaningful-power-exchange-dynamics-with-plainejane/) - So you’ve found that special someone that makes you feel the feels and makes you want the wants but what now? How do you expand and take your relationship to the next level of power exchange? How do you know when you and your partner are ready for a power exchange relationship? PlaineJane will discuss - [ONLINE - Body Modification Through Pumping with CTW & Mister](https://www.tes.org/event/online-body-modification-through-pumping-with-ctw-mister/) - Temporary body modification using pumping equipment can be a gender affirming/bending and sexually gratifying kink with ties into medical play, objectification, and dollification. We will discuss various types of pumping devices, the risks involved with this kink, tips we've found useful, and other important information, and we will demo some of the pumping devices in - [ONLINE - Bootblacking 102: High Time for a High Shine with bondagebean](https://www.tes.org/event/online-bootblacking-102-high-time-for-a-high-shine-with-bondagebean/) - In this class we cover the basics of bootblacking, and go beyond, I will show what's in my kit, explain a general timeline for leather care, and delve into high shine tips and tricks. Finally, we round off the class by discussing how to care for leather toys, and how to interact with bootblacks. This - [ONLINE - The More You Know - Consent & Negotiations for New Kinksters with MsLolaSmiles](https://www.tes.org/event/online-the-more-you-know-consent-negotiations-for-new-kinksters-with-mslolasmiles/) - Being new to anything can be intimidating, stressful and overwhelming, we all want to be safe & stay safe so this class will cover: • Consent • Some legalese • Using/being aware of safe & proper play techniques • Coping with subspace • Administering aftercare • Negotiating & setting up a scene • What to - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-31/) - Open to all valid members. Information on how to join has already been distributed to the membership. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES Presents: The Sensual Art of Biting with Schadenfreude](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-the-sensual-art-of-biting-with-schadenfreude/) - Biting is as sensual and complicated of an art as kissing, yet few practice it as much. In this workshop, you will learn and practice the seven sensual (and some sadistic) bites of the Kama Sutra, as well as biting safety. This is an interactive class so please bring a partner to nibble upon. @Schadenfreude is - [ONLINE - The Manly Art of Service with danceinmypants](https://www.tes.org/event/online-the-manly-art-of-service-with-danceinmypants/) - What does Alfred Pennyworth have in common with a freshmen pledge at a frat house? Almost nothing! Except that they've both devoted themselves to active roll submission through contractual service, as men. There is a huge framework for the feminine art of service in our culture, so much so that many folks associate service with - [ONLINE - Heavy metal; or Fun and Self-bondage with Toys that Lock with GregCuffs](https://www.tes.org/event/online-heavy-metal-or-fun-and-self-bondage-with-toys-that-lock-with-gregcuffs/) - Are you spending a lot of time alone but can't get that last knot tight enough? Try something different! Join GregCuffs for an intro to metal bondage gear and a visual tour with demonstrations of selections from his extensive collection. He'll go over safety tips and other practical concerns, then show some variations on traditional - [ONLINE - Pegging 101 with theDommeKat](https://www.tes.org/event/online-pegging-101-with-thedommekat/) - Anyone can peg, and anyone can be pegged. In this class, you'll learn how to do both! You don't need a prostate to enjoy this workshop. This workshop is designed for first-timers who want to start from the very basics. We'll get you going so you feel confident and safe trying it on your own. - [ONLINE - Broken Chains/Broken Bonds - Navigating a Dynamic Breakup with UnrulyNerdGirl](https://www.tes.org/event/online-broken-chains-broken-bonds-navigating-a-dynamic-breakup-with-unrulynerdgirl/) - Geared To: Anyone who has experienced a dynamic breakdown, or who may want to understand the stages of mourning a dynamic breakdown. Dynamic breakdowns are usually painful, even when amicable. By understanding the steps in the grief process, learning how to cut ties, and bolstering ourselves with support, we can hopefully move from our emotional - [ONLINE - Intro to Hypnosis with dizzy_demonette](https://www.tes.org/event/online-intro-to-hypnosis-with-dizzy_demonette/) - Not knowing what to do as a first time hypnotist, or what to expect as a first time subject is a big challenge that just about everyone has to deal with starting out. While there is plenty of written information out there actually learning to use trance practically can be daunting. If you don’t know - [ONLINE - Self-suspension for the Bored and Insane with IPCookieMonster](https://www.tes.org/event/online-self-suspension-for-the-bored-and-insane-with-ipcookiemonster/) - Description and bio coming soon. To participate, simply visit https://datingkinky.com/TES-Tuesdays every Tuesday, at 7pm. No additional downloads or software required! This 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. - [ONLINE - When the Bad Boys Come for You: Dealing with Law Enforcement with SirGuy](https://www.tes.org/event/online-when-the-bad-boys-come-for-you-dealing-with-law-enforcement-with-sirguy/) - You’re in the middle of an intense play session when you hear hard knocks on the door. When you answer, you see your local law enforcement officer. What do you do? You are travelling to an event, and have all your accouterments in your checked baggage. You even checked it out with the TSA. Yet, - [ONLINE - TES Presents: Creating a Submissive Resume with stacey_petunia](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-creating-a-submissive-resume-with-stacey_petunia/) - Creating a Submissive Resume is a class where both new and experienced s-types can document their skills, abilities, training, and community involvement, to give to prospective Dominants or just to chart their own growth as an s-type. We will also discuss creating a resume to document presenter experience. Bio coming soon. To participate, simply visit https://datingkinky.com/TES-Tuesdays every - [ONLINE - TES presents: Conscious Inequality, Dominance, and Submission with Lee Harrington!](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-conscious-inequality-dominance-and-submission-with-passionandsoul/) - Power permeates our every interpersonal interaction, from how we interact with the grocery clerk to our kink in the bedroom, and there is a difference between unconscious and conscious power use. However, in a variety of alternative sexuality and BDSM populations, these concepts are eroticized, often glossing over the context where these consensual erotic power - [ONLINE--TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-of-directors-meeting-3/) - The meeting will be held online; information on how to join has been distributed to the membership. If you are a current member, would like to join, and did not receive the information, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: (Sadistic) English Tea Service with AttorneyLadySteele](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-sadistic-english-tea-service-with-attorneyladysteele/) - Join Lady Steele as she explores several darker sides of tea service for the guest’s total pleasure and the server’s delight. The concept of “a proper” tea will be turned on its crumpet. She will illustrate the basic “how to’s” in regards to setting the table and then move to the actual service at the - [ONLINE - TES presents: Hypnotic Rhythm: The Tempo of Trance, Metre of Mesmerism, and Cadence of Catalepsy with Ragezdasta](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-hypnotic-rhythm-the-tempo-of-trance-metre-of-mesmerism-and-cadence-of-catalepsy-with-ragezdasta/) - Just as the pacing on the delivery of a joke can have a strong impact on its comedic effect, the powerful hypnotic effect of matching your flow with your subjects and guiding them along a mesmeric melody cannot be understated. Improvisation skills will also be given in a hypnotic context, using lessons from Improv and - [Online--TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join was distributed online. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and would like to join, please contact secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: Near, Far, Wherever You Are: Kinesthetic Hypnosis At a Distance with SexObsessedLesbian and Bunbun](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-near-far-wherever-you-are-kinesthetic-hypnosis-at-a-distance-with-sexobsessedlesbian-and-bunbun/) - Any time hypnokinksters get together in person, people go nuts about kinesthetic (i.e. physical/body-focused) hypnosis, and for good reason: it’s fuckin’ awesome! It’s too bad that this whole subset of inductions is closed to us when we’re not physically able to touch each other, right? WRONG! There’s still tons of kinesthetic hypnosis to be done - [ONLINE - TES presents: BDSM Q&A: Ask the Weirdos with ninjajuicer and saltygoodness](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-bdsm-qa-ask-the-weirdos-with-ninjajuicer-and-saltygoodness/) - In these uncertain times, we all have lots of questions. While we don't have the answers to your questions about the lockdown, we may be able to answer your questions about locking down your lover! Join Alex and Madeline, a kinky couple with 16 years of experience in the public BDSM scene, for a BDSM - [ONLINE - TES presents: Suspendable Harnesses for Non-Traditional Rope Bodies with CTW](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-suspendable-harnesses-for-non-traditional-rope-bodies-with-ctw/) - There's many a pervading myth in the rope scene that center around the idea that only cisgender, petite, and short women can be suspended. We all know that's not true. This class will present three harnesses of different difficulty levels that can allow large bottoms, masc presenting bottoms, disabled bottoms, less mobile bottoms, and many - [ONLINE - TES presents: To Make A Protocol Pie with DevynStone](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-extreme-edge-ownership-with-devynstone/) - We begin with the crust. Just kidding. We aren't making pie. We are creating practical protocols. In this class we will discuss some basic terminology and theory. We will even discuss how to create, sustain and enforce protocols. Where do protocols fit in your life? Do you need them? Let's find out! Devyn Stone - [ONLINE - TES presents: Fort Building 101: An Intro to Age Play with MysticStorm](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-fort-building-101-an-intro-to-age-play-with-mysticstorm/) - Come learn the basics for a foundation in age play. Do you have an inner child, or a desire to be a caregiver to someone? We come with unique perspectives on a wide range of age play dynamics, experiences, and interests. We will cover basic vocabulary and the wide variety of dynamics you are likely - [Online: TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join will be distributed to the membership on October 1st. If you are a member, did not receive this information, and want to attend, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: The Halo Above Your Heart: Collars and Collaring with AttorneyLadySteele](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-the-halo-above-your-heart-collars-and-collaring-with-attorneyladysteele/) - What is a collar? It means different things to different – well, we could say people, but it really depends on how you identify, doesn’t it? In this class, we will talk about collars (materials, weights, and styles) and collaring (feelings, parallels, and philosophies). There will be an opportunity to share your experiences and we - [Online--TES Annual Elections](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-annual-elections/) - This event is only open to members, who will receive the link via email prior to the event. If you are a member and did not receive the link, please email Secretary@tes.org prior to the event. No additional downloads or software required! This platform is supported by multiple browsers, but if you are having any - [Online--Meet the Candidates](https://www.tes.org/event/online-meet-the-candidates/) - The link to this event will be sent to active members prior to the event. If you are a member, would like to attend, and did not receive the link, please email Secretary@tes.org No additional downloads or software required! This platform is supported by multiple browsers, but if you are having any technical difficulties please - [TES Board Meeting--Online](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-meeting-online/) - Open to all current members. Information on how to join the meeting has been distributed to the membership. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive it, please email tes@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: Two Decades Plus of the Black Male Submissive Experience](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-almost-anyone-can-wear-latex-with-waterlilly/) - The trials and tribulations of anyone who travels in the field of the fetish world can be very daunting and enlightening. Based on one man’s experience, this is very challenging, yet, meaningful in terms of how to handle himself in the throes of BDSM as well as taking those lessons and applying it to regular, - [ONLINE - TES presents: Tell it Who's Boss! with DevynStone](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-tell-it-whos-boss-with-devynstone/) - Using objectification, dehumanization in a way that is designed to build up the property versus tearing it down. In this class we will discuss some points of objectification that can be integrated into the protocol. We will talk about how to use objectification to assert authority and even talk some philosophy! Devyn Stone A.K.A. SirHorror - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-30/) - Information on how to join the meeting will be distributed to the membership in advance. If you did not receive this information, are a member, and would like to join, please contact tes@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: Me, Myself, and Metamour: The Myths, Methods, and More of Sharing a Partner with @Ode2Joy](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-me-myself-and-metamour-the-myths-methods-and-more-of-sharing-a-partner-with-ode2joy/) - In the poly world, one of the biggest dreams isn’t about finding the perfect partner, but the perfect metamour, a person who fits into your relationship structure, fulfills your communication needs, and overflows with compersion 24/7. Unfortunately, that dreamed for person isn’t always the person your partner wants to get involved with. In this class, - [ONLINE - TES presents: Pet/Trainer Relationships with @MysticStorm](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-pet-trainer-relationships-with-mysticstorm/) - This class deals with the relationships between pet and trainer and other outside influences. We talk about the similarities and differences between a pet/trainer relationship and M/s or D/s relationship. We also talk about the ability to blend combinations of pet/trainer and M/s or D/s relationships. Mystic Storm has been active in Leather/BDSM communities since - [ONLINE - TES presents: Strap-on Friendly Rope Hip Harness with @Skyla-](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-strap-on-friendly-rope-hip-harness-with-skyla/) - Looking to make your hip harnesses a bit more productive? Bring a sex toy with a base (such as a dildo) and at least 30ft of rope. This class will cover at least one type of strap-on harness, but we may get to more than one. This class will be geared at self-tying but, partners - [ONLINE - TES presents: Cuckolding 201 with NookieNotes](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-cuckolding-201-with-nookienotes/) - Coming soon! NookieNotes, known by most as Nookie, grew up in the lifestyle and around people of every color and bent. Her primary fetishes are communication and behavior modification. She's a lifestyle dominant who runs her relationships and enjoys switching in the bedroom. She is currently building a new kinky dating site: https://datingkinky.com To participate, simply - [ONLINE - TES presents: My Legs are Tied! Rope Foundations for Self-Tying with @CTW](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-my-legs-are-tied-rope-foundations-for-self-tying-with-ctw/) - (Level - beginner) 1.5 hours This educational will cover three different single column ties, and half hitches and Munter hitches. A simple decorative leg binder will be created by combining the techniques. This class may be self-tied or tied on a partner. CTW(she/her) is a fem-presenting rope top and sadomasochist from Virginia. She enjoys tying - [ONLINE - TES presents: Reluctant Leadership: Power Exchange When You Just Don't Wanna with @HumbleCunt](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-reluctant-leadership-power-exchange-when-you-just-dont-wanna-with-humblecunt/) - Coming soon! To participate, simply visit https://datingkinky.com/TES-Tuesdays every Tuesday, at 7pm. No additional downloads or software required! This 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 - [ONLINE - TES presents: Wanna Play Doctor? with @Ignixia](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-wanna-play-doctor-with-ignixia/) - Heart racing at the sight of needles? Weak in the knees thinking about scalpels and sutures? Sounds like you’ve come down with a case of medical fetishism. Not to worry though, this specialist has just the prescription you need to break your fever caused by routine play session blues. So get ready to open up - [ONLINE - TES presents: Coming Out as Kinky with Medical Professionals with @DISIRability](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-being-my-own-sexual-health-advocatetalking-to-doctors-about-sex-with-disirability/) - Join Angela Car as we discuss the importance of coming out as kinky with doctors, nurses, counselors, physical therapists, etc. Having a physical disability and mental health concerns, Angela has spent a lot of time in doctor's offices and hospitals. She is also in a 24/7 total power exchange dynamic on the right side of - [ONLINE - TES presents: BDSM Q&A - Ask the Weirdos Edition with ninjajuicer and saltygoodness](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-b-is-for-bimbo-with-adorableskittles/) - In these uncertain times, we all have lots of questions. While we don't have the answers to your questions about the lockdown, we may be able to answer your questions about locking down your lover! Join Alex and Madeline, a kinky couple with 16 years of experience in the public BDSM scene, for a BDSM - [ONLINE - TES presents: Love Dolls & Sex Bots- Opening Pandora's Box with @LuckyAlbatross](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-love-dolls-sex-bots-opening-pandoras-box-with-luckyalbatross/) - Pandora was created from earth by the gods as the "gift of all." The creation stories of humans emerging from earth and objects are no less tantalizing today (Anyone hear of Westworld?). In our modern world we've come to fetishize and adore our dolls and bots and their creator/masters., From dust to circuitry, learn about - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-29/) - Information on how to join the meeting will be distributed to the membership in advance. If you did not receive this information, are a member, and would like to join, please contact tes@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: Age, Disability and BDSM](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-age-disability-and-bdsm/) - The traditional images of BDSM and Kink show long lithe bodies with minimal body fat in tiny outfits accentuating muscular sinewy forms. The fact of the matter is that image represents a small percentage of the kink community. There are many who have disabilities, some invisible, others very visible. In addition to our physical limitations, - [ONLINE - TES presents: Cuckolding for Couples](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-cuckolding-for-couples/) - Cuckolding is a hot trend online these days, but is it a viable kink? I'll give an enthusiastic YES! Not only is it a fun fetish for cuck and cuckoldress, but it actually enhances intimacy, love, creativity and fun in your relationship. Based on my popular 2 1/2 month online course, this class covers setting - [Online--TES Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-membership-meeting/) - Rescheduled from April--The link will be distributed to the membership in advance of the meeting. If you are a member, did not receive the link on July 1, and would like to participate, please email secretary@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: Just Quillin': Porcupine Quills for Sadists](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-just-quillin-porcupine-quills-for-sadists/) - Piercing doesn't have to just been metallic and medical. In this class we will discuss the details around using porcupine quills for piercing play. Class will include safety concerns, how to acquire quills, and techniques for play. A hands-on demo will be included if possible. I am JustRob or just Rob :) I identify with - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-28/) - Information on how to join the meeting will be distributed to the membership in advance. If you did not receive this information, are a member, and would like to join, please contact tes@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: Keeping Secrets: Managing Your Kink Online](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-keeping-secrets-managing-your-kink-online/) - From Fetlife and Facebook to emails and tweets, how do you keep your private life private. While we use the internet every day, we often don't really think about all the ways our activities leave a trail that could lead to your privacy being violated or being outed publicly. The Internet is a big ball - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-27/) - Information on how to join the meeting has already been distributed to the membership. If you did not receive this information, are a member, and would like to join, please contact tes@tes.org - [ONLINE - TES presents: Arms-Front Chest Harness in Rope, and Then in Chain](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-arms-front-chest-harness-in-rope-and-then-in-chain/) - This class / demo will show an arms front rope harness as an example in rope, and then demonstrate how to build it in chain, step by step, with questions being answered as it happens. The objective is to demonstrate how to build a chain harness and basic chain bondage techniques employed. From the Mid-Atlantic - [ONLINE - TES presents: Cigar Service and Play with AttorneyLadySteele](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-cigar-service-and-play-with-attorneyladysteele/) - You have seen people smoking cigars at events, but how do the worlds of smoking pleasure and fetish intersect? What does serving a cigar entail? Receiving this service? What do you do with the ash? Is there more to cigar play than just smoking the cigar? These questions will be answered as Lady Steele speaks - [ONLINE - TES presents: Long Distance Dynamics with @MasterKaddan](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-long-distance-dynamics-with-masterkaddan/) - This discussion focuses on Long Distance M/s, how it can work, personal experience, what M/s looks like in a distance dynamic, and what principles of M/s may be applied. By the end of this discussion, participants will learn: How to define M/s dynamics for themselves What defines long distance How to get to know someone - [ONLINE - TES Presents:Being a Slave: My Path, My Journey](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presentsbeing-a-slave-my-path-my-journey/) - As a slave who has found their slave heart, one question that is realized is what do i do next? Where do i go to learn? How do i navigate into this community? This community has many different avenues, and many different paths, and even though you may not know what you want yet, this - [ONLINE - TES presents: Discovering Dominance](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-discovering-dominance/) - Many and varied are the guides and resources for those who are new to the submissive lifestyle, but those who are new to the Dominant side appear to have limited avenues to explore. Are the expectations for the Dominant in relationships higher? Should they be? What types of skills are essential? Are they physical skills, - [ONLINE - TES Presents: Creating a Submissive Resume](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-creating-a-submissive-resume/) - Creating a Submissive Resume is a class where both new and experienced s-types can document their skills, abilities, training, and community involvement, to give to prospective Dominants or just to chart their own growth as an s-type. We will also discuss creating a resume to document presenter experience. girl stacey is a Birth Doula, a - [ONLINE - TES presents: Non-Monogamy & the Law](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-non-monogamy-the-law/) - What legal dangers are inherent to being non-monogamous? The simple truth is, legal issues abound when it comes to participating in the non-monogamy lifestyle. It can affect several areas in a non-monogamous person’s life, including family, criminal, estate planning, healthcare, employment, business, and even landlord/tenant law. How can you prepare yourself for the worst case - [ONLINE - TES Presents: slave-ability - Being a 24/7 slave with a disability.](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-slave-ability-being-a-24-7-slave-with-a-disability/) - Join slave_ela in this workshop exploring Kink and Power Exchange with a Disability. slave_ela will describe her personal journey as she entered the kink community in Philadelphia, PA as a woman with a physical disability and over time became a 24/7 slave. slave_ela lives in a a 24/7 Total Power Exchange dynamic with her Sir - [ONLINE - TES presents: BDSM Q&A: Ask the Weirdos Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/online-tes-presents-bdsm-qa-ask-the-weirdos-edition/) - In these uncertain times, we all have lots of questions. While we don't have the answers to your questions about the lockdown, we may be able to answer your questions about locking down your lover! Join Alex and Madeline, a kinky couple with 16 years of experience in the public BDSM scene, for a BDSM - [POSTPONED - Non-rope Bondage Skillshare](https://www.tes.org/event/non-rope-bondage-skillshare/) - Due to recommendations from the medical community, this event has been postponed. Keep an eye out for the rescheduled date. In the meantime, stay healthy! Join bondage enthusiast BlueFluke37 to trade tips and talk about your favorite form(s) of non-rope bondage. He will be bringing his collection of non-rope bondage gear, which will be available - [POSTPONED - Fire Play with Shermie](https://www.tes.org/event/fire-play-with-shermie/) - Due to recommendations from the medical community, this event has been postponed. Keep an eye out for the rescheduled date. In the meantime, stay healthy! Shermie will teach the basics of “safe” fire play, as oxymoronic as it sounds, including fire fleshing and fire cupping. Within the “What It Is That We Do” community, fire - [POSTPONED - Hypno SIG: In Plain Sight - Public Power Exchange and Private Triggers](https://www.tes.org/event/hypno-sig-in-plain-sight-public-power-exchange-and-private-triggers/) - Due to recommendations from the medical community, this event has been postponed. Keep an eye out for the rescheduled date. In the meantime, stay healthy! The focus of this class is to describe and provide information and guidance needed to construct a session/scene with power exchange elements, reinforced by different types of post hypnotic suggestions, - [POSTPONED - Kink And Neurodiversity: An Open Discussion with Vircotto](https://www.tes.org/event/kink-and-neurodiversity-an-open-discussion-with-vircotto/) - Due to recommendations from the medical community, this event has been postponed. Keep an eye out for the rescheduled date. In the meantime, stay healthy! Our community celebrates diversity in its many forms, including sexuality, gender, kink, religion, and race. We are at the forefront of standing up for disabilities as well and provide accommodation - [POSTPONED - Humiliation with minimusmaximus](https://www.tes.org/event/humiliation-with-minimusmaximus/) - Due to recommendations from the medical community, this event has been postponed. Keep an eye out for the rescheduled date. In the meantime, stay healthy! An introduction to humiliation, degradation, and other forms of emotional play. Why we do it, what we do, and how you can do it too. minimus maximus is a BDSM - [POSTPONED - i AM a slave...now what? with slave mike](https://www.tes.org/event/i-am-a-slave-now-what-with-slave-mike/) - Due to recommendations from the medical community, this event has been postponed. Keep an eye out for the rescheduled date. In the meantime, stay healthy! As a slave who has found their slave heart, one question that is realized is what do i do next? Where do i go to learn? How do i navigate - [CANCELLED! Kinky Board Game Social with Heliosphere NY](https://www.tes.org/event/kinky-board-game-social-with-heliosphere-ny/) - Unfortunately this kinky board game social has been cancelled. Look for it to be rescheduled in the next few weeks. We hope to see you then! - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-5/) - Free and open to all current members. This meeting will be conducted via teleconference, The instructions for joining the call can be found in the Monthly Mirror Newsletter, which all members should receive. If you did not receive the instructions, please contact secretary@tes.org and they will be given to you. - [Bondage Group](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group/) - Stay tuned for more info! 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 - [Boot play with Virgil](https://www.tes.org/event/boot-play-with-virgil/) - This class will be a risk-aware workshop on boot play covering both physical and psychological topics. It will teach basic techniques and safety for beginners, and advanced techniques for those with prior experience. There will be a live demonstration and an opportunity for Q&A both during and after. Virgil is a bi, polyamorous mostly-top who - [TES Novices and Newcomers Munch: Soft & Sweet](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novices-and-newcomers-munch-soft-sweet/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-26/) - Free and open to all current members. This meeting will be accessible via teleconference. Details will be available via the monthly membership-only email. - [Knife play 101 with Kanan](https://www.tes.org/event/knife-play-101-with-kanan/) - Interested in bringing a knife to a kink scene? This class will be an overview of knife play including safety and cleaning, different types of knives, ways to incorporate knife play into your scenes, sensation vs. cutting (blood play), how to negotiate a knife play scene, and what to do if things go wrong (first - [The Soft Objects Party](https://www.tes.org/event/the-soft-objects-party/) - Join us for a kinky exploration of texture and vibe. Come through in your velvets, feathers, satins, flannels, fleeces, fuzzies, furs, and fluffs. Show up at your most chill, flexible, patient, fluid, gentle, and malleable. Challenge yourself to inflict and receive new levels of pain (and maybe even pleasure) using the most tender, quiet, delicate, - [Hypno SIG: Hypnosis and D/s](https://www.tes.org/event/hypno-sig-hypnosis-and-d-s/) - Fantasies about hypnosis often focus on control. While the hypnotist does not have to be dominant, and the subject does not have to be submissive, hypnotic play often explores those tropes. In this class, we’ll see how D/s fantasies come to life through hypnosis, in both short-term play and long-term dynamics. Taught by a Dominant - [Creating A Vision Board For Your D/s Relationship with Girl Stacey](https://www.tes.org/event/creating-a-vision-board-for-your-d-s-relationship-with-girl-stacey/) - A vision board is a powerful tool that can help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on a specific life goal. It can include words, phrases or sentences that affirm our intentions.We can use a vision board to represent what we want in our ideal D/s relationship)s). girl stacey is a Birth Doula, a Life Coach, - [Handheld Fucking Machines from Drilldos to Fucksaws](https://www.tes.org/event/handheld-fucking-machines-from-drilldos-to-fucksaws/) - 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 - [Bondage Group: Intro to Rope Styles & Interaction Ideas](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-intro-to-rope-styles-interaction-ideas/) - 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 - [BDSM 101 Q&A with BexTalksSex](https://www.tes.org/event/bdsm-101-qa-with-bextalkssex/) - 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 - [Feet-ure Presentation: Foot Domination Clinic with Domina Katarina](https://www.tes.org/event/feet-ure-presentation-foot-domination-clinic-with-domina-katarina/) - 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, - [Better Bottoming with Bex](https://www.tes.org/event/better-bottoming-with-bex/) - 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 - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-25/) - Open to all current members. This meeting will be held online only. Details for how to join the meeting will be available shortly. - [H.O.T.: Hands Only Torture](https://www.tes.org/event/h-o-t-hands-only-torture/) - 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 - [Hypno Group: Hypnosis and Consensual Non-Consent](https://www.tes.org/event/hypno-group-2/) - 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 - [Intro to Dark Ageplay with MorriganMaeve](https://www.tes.org/event/intro-to-dark-ageplay-with-morriganmaeve/) - 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 - [Black Leather: A History of Black/POC folks in the Leather and BDSM Communities](https://www.tes.org/event/black-leather-a-history-of-black-poc-folks-in-the-leather-and-bdsm-communities/) - When discussing Leather and BDSM history most often we hear histories based in the white gay male community. Fact of the matter is, the history of Blacks and other People of Color in this lifestyle is a long and storied one. Sir Guy helps bring this history alive. SirGuy lives in a 24/7 Master/slave relationship. - [Bondage Group: Zero to Fun on Day One with BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-bondage-group-2/) - Want to explore rope, but confused by all the apparent complexity? Scared by the possible risks of this style of play? In this fast paced workshop, learn the basics of safe rope bondage. and go home and have safe erotic play - today! This class, designed for newcomers to rope as well as kink, goes - [TES Presents: Fire Play 101 with NYCJosh](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-fire-play-101-with-nycjosh/) - Both a mix of pleasure and pain, fear and awe, fire invokes something primal in all of us. An element that is both feared and revered, man has tried to control fire since the beginning of our time. Come and learn from this untamable element from Sir Josh. This class is designed for the beginning - [Trampling with Louie](https://www.tes.org/event/trampling-with-louie/) - There is nothing quite like being physically on top of someone else. In this class we are going to learn how to step on, walk on and crawl on top of another human body, otherwise known as trampling. Louis (DanceInMyPants) is a sex educator by trade, a consent nerd by calling, and the kinky boy - [TES Presents: Savvy Strap-On Seduction (Strap-On Sex 101) with Andre Shakti](https://www.tes.org/event/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 - [TES Presents: Intro to Candle Wax Play](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-intro-to-candle-wax-play/) - This class is designed to introduce people to candle wax play. I'll go over general safety tips, where one may source candles, and an overview from the Top and Bottom perspectives. Nox has been active in the NJ scene since 2012. They've been playing with candle wax for about the same length of time and - [Hypno Group: Getting In Touch with Kinesthetic Inductions with Sex Obsessed Lesbian](https://www.tes.org/event/hypno-group-getting-in-touch-with-kinesthetic-inductions-with-sex-obsessed-lesbian-2/) - Lots of us do lots of our hypnosis via the internet, listening to files and reading from the same old scripts. But how do you hypnotize people who prefer the physical to the auditory (listening to your soothing voice) or the visual (fixating on your shiny pocket-watch)? And what kind of fun, whacky ways can - [Intro to Scene Building: Mood Setting and Intentional Tool Use](https://www.tes.org/event/intro-to-scene-building-mood-setting-and-intentional-tool-use/) - Join Lady Euphoria for a workshop on scene building - a topic that isn't commonly discussed, we all know building a memorable scene isn't always easy or intuitive for everyone! This workshop will discuss the basics to creating a smooth scene: mood setting and intentional tool use. We'll talk about the nuances of a play - [STARTING AT 8PM: Group Sex with Vonka](https://www.tes.org/event/starting-at-8pm-group-sex-with-vonka/) - The threesome or orgy fantasy is a classic. Yet group sex often plays out disappointingly in real life without proper planning and communication. There’s a lot to consider in advance and so much of it is hard to predict without practical experience. Learn from examples of others’ mistakes as we discuss how to bring these - [Bondage Group: Impromptu Bondage](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-impromptu-bondage/) - No rope? No problem! Many common household items and pieces of clothing can be used to incapacitate a willing victim. This class will explore what kinds of items work well for what kinds of bondage. Bring scarves, ties, shoelaces, and anything else that inspires you to be kinky! Doors open at 7, class begins at - [Hypno Group](https://www.tes.org/event/hypno-group/) - Come out and explore ideas you have and learn from experienced mentors at the November Hypnokink meeting. Come play, explore, and learn! We will be hosting a Koala Box (as made famous by BEHIVE), which is an opportunity to see and participate in hypnotic technique and phenomenon completely shaped by the participants! For more information - [Bondage Group: Heavy Metal, or Fun with Toys that Lock with Greg Cuffs](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-heavy-metal-or-fun-with-toys-that-lock-with-greg-cuffs/) - Rope got you in a rut? Think a clove hitch is something you'll find in your spice rack? Join GregCuffs for an intro to metal bondage gear and a hands-on tour of selections from his extensive collection. He'll go over safety tips and other practical concerns, then show some variations on traditional handcuff use and - [Asexual and Aromantic Spectrums](https://www.tes.org/event/asexual-and-aromantic-spectrums/) - Come explore various kinds of attraction including sexual, romantic and platonic. We will debunk common myths and learn about identities on the asexual and aromantic spectrum. We will also discuss some different ways of looking at relationships and learn some (possibly new) language for describing such things. The intersections with other identities will be discussed. - [BDSM & Criminal Law w. Meanstreakmilewide](https://www.tes.org/event/bdsm-criminal-law-w-meanstreakmilewide/) - Join us as we hear from a criminal defense lawyer who’s got a “meanstreakmilewide.” Some of the topics covered could include: Dos and Don'ts when interacting with law enforcement; What people should know about playing for pay; What happens when a lawyer needs to get involved (and how to avoid it!), and so on. With - [OTK is A-OK: An Intro to Impact](https://www.tes.org/event/otk-is-a-ok-an-intro-to-impact/) - This is an intro to Impact play. You will learn by a demonstration about how to give an ideal swat in an ideal situation. The presentation will give a good baseline about how to strike and then there will be further discussion about how to expand into other impact scenes. There will also be discussion - [DM/sw: Accountability Standards in the Scene Panel Discussion, moderated by Jinx](https://www.tes.org/event/dm-sw-accountability-standards-in-the-scene-panel-discussion-moderated-by-jinx/) - Safety and consent are considered of utmost importance in the BDSM scene, however public discourse shows that people do not always agree on the specifics, and context can vary. The same goes for accountability, responsibility, and skill, though they are are not as talked about--but how can you have safety or consent without them? There - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-24/) - Free and open to all current members with membership card or number. 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. - [Novices and Newcomers Munch: Fall Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/novices-and-newcomers-munch-fall-edition/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [The Leather Weather Party](https://www.tes.org/event/the-leather-weather-party/) - It’s officially autumn and that means it’s leather weather! So put on your favorite leather gear (or pleather for our vegan friends) and come out to play! Can’t decide what to wear? Leather and/or fetishwear are encouraged, but not required, so really, whatever makes you comfortable is fine. What’s most important is that you have - [How to Say No](https://www.tes.org/event/how-to-say-no/) - Have you said yes to something that you wanted to say no to but felt stuck in the moment? Struggled with not taking on this extra task because saying no to your friend seemed rude, or you just weren't prepared and agreed without really wanting to? WELL, this is your chance to practice saying NO - [Mental Health & Kink with NJTherapist](https://www.tes.org/event/mental-health-kink-with-njtherapist/) - This class focuses on aspects of mental health as it relates to the practice of BDSM. The goal is to be able to apply the information learned here as one negotiates scenes/relationships with other partners, becomes more aware of how emotional wellness can affect play and how it can change the need and level of - [Election Night - No Class](https://www.tes.org/event/election-night-no-class/) - Civic engagement is sexy - whoever you vote for, please vote! - [Meet the Candidates for the TES Board of Directors](https://www.tes.org/event/meet-the-candidates-for-the-tes-board-of-directors/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card. - [Yom Kippur - No Class](https://www.tes.org/event/yom-kippur-no-class-2/) - Happy holiday! - [Sadistic Massage: I want to fingerbang your muscle pain](https://www.tes.org/event/sadistic-massage-i-want-to-fingerbang-your-muscle-pain/) - Louis (DanceInMyPants) is a sex educator by trade, a consent nerd by calling, and the kinky boy next door. Louis is a polyamorus trans dude, a massage enthusiast, a sadomasochist and a proud switch. He's been rubbing feet and taking names since 2011. Out of kink, he's a born and bred Brooklynite, a witch, a - [Past is Prologue: Leather Histories For Modern Kink Communities with Jewelweed](https://www.tes.org/event/past-is-prologue-leather-histories-for-modern-kink-communities-with-jewelweed/) - We all came from somewhere, or even a collection of somewheres. But while the roots of our communities shaped our present and our future, they don’t have to dictate them. Come learn about leather histories, oral traditions, practices, and stories that have brought us to where we are today—then practice taking what speaks to you - [Rosh Hashanah - No Class](https://www.tes.org/event/rosh-hashanah-no-class/) - Happy Rosh Hashanah! - [Dominating a submissive in style with Margaret Davis](https://www.tes.org/event/dominating-a-submissive-in-style-with-margaret-davis/) - Ms. Margaret of the Spanking Club of New York will explain how to approach a submissive so you have their attention and keep it throughout the scene. Using the right tone, facial expression and words matter when having a scene with a willing submissive. Margaret Davis runs the Spanking Club of New York (SCONY). Consenting - [DW/sm Group - Slave Skills: an exchange about essential skills for submissively inclined folx](https://www.tes.org/event/dw-sm-group-slave-skills-an-exchange-about-essential-skills-for-submissively-inclined-folx/) - What makes service work? Equipped with a diverse toolbox and versatile majordomo expertise, Slave Gaius will share the skills and tactics they've gleaned from their years as a Head Slave. This presentation will cover some of the physical, mental, and emotional skills that they've found to be the most useful while in service to Verseria, - [Hypno Group: Hypnosis 101 with Dizzy Demonette](https://www.tes.org/event/hypno-group-tba/) - Stay tuned for more info! 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 - [Kinky Board Game Social](https://www.tes.org/event/kinky-board-game-social/) - Come and enjoy some gaming with your fellow kinky gamers! Bring your favorite board game to share! Doors open at 7, games begin 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. - [From The Minds Of Babes - Littles & The Psyche with Morrigan](https://www.tes.org/event/from-the-minds-of-babes-littles-the-psyche-with-morrigan/) - Age play can be a fun, healthy, cathartic and even therapeutic activity, bringing joy and playfulness into the ageplayers' lives and relationships. Whatever the reason one is drawn to ageplay, there’s a common desire to seek out and capture the perfect childhood, now. In this workshop, we will take a deeper look at some of - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-4/) - Free and open to all current members with membership card or number. 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. - [Novices and Newcomers Munch: Raise a Glass Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/novices-and-newcomers-munch-raise-a-glass-edition/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [Tribute! A Volunteer-Appreciation Extravaganza](https://www.tes.org/event/tribute-a-volunteer-appreciation-extravaganza/) - TES Fest is behind us, regular programming has started back up, and as always, we couldn’t do any of it without our incredible volunteers! So come join us at The Parth on Saturday, August 24th, for Tribute, a celebration of all those who make TES (and TES Fest) possible!!! As our special thank you to - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-23/) - Free and open to all current members with a membership card or number. 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 Fest Redux! Mean-eedles with Lady Estrella](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fest-redux-mean-eedles-with-lady-estrella/) - Getting stabbed by a needle will always hurt. This class covers different needling techniques on how to make it hurt even more. >8-) Some chemical play will also be covered. This is a demonstration only class. Attendees should have some needleplay experience and most definitely medically sound space setup, skin prep, and clean up knowledge. - [DW/sm Group - Wax Play: Artistic, Sadistic and Cheaptastic with Miss Simone B](https://www.tes.org/event/dw-sm-group-wax-play-artistic-sadistic-and-cheaptastic-with-miss-simone-b/) - Originally scheduled for TES Fest, this class was cancelled due to presenter illness. Now, we are pleased to make this class available during our regular yearly programming! This Wax Play class is centered around safety, materials, types of wax play scenes, and negotiations. I include an extensive section on how to find and use everyday - [SWs Group: How to Give Good Phone with Robin Wildheart](https://www.tes.org/event/sex-workers-group-how-to-give-good-phone-with-robin-wildheart/) - Robin Wildheart was hired in 1998 in a phone sex call center. She left for a few months in 2003 on maternity leave, and on returning was promoted to the training department. She stayed there until 2008 when she began her independent career on NiteFlirt, where she has been ever since. In this presentation, Robin - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-22/) - Free and open to all current members with membership card or number. 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. - [Hypno Group: Finding your (Hypnotic) Voice with Captain Mike](https://www.tes.org/event/hypno-group-finding-your-hypnotic-voice-with-captain-mike/) - Stay tuned for more info! 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 - [Bondage Group: TBA](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-tba/) - Stay tuned for more info! 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. - [Annual Membership Meeting and 2019 Board of Directors Elections](https://www.tes.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-and-2019-board-of-directors-elections/) - This meeting is held twice yearly for the purpose of conducting official organization business and giving the membership an opportunity to be directly involved in that process. The fall meeting, usually held in October, is also when officers for the organization are elected. All members in good standing are entitled to attend and participate in - [Hypno Group: Hypnosis and S&M with Mr. Dream & PerfectMonster](https://www.tes.org/event/hypno-group-hypnosis-and-sm-with-mr-dream-perfectmonster/) - Stay tuned for more info! 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 - [TES Fest Redux! Two Decades Plus of the Black Male Submissive Experience with HouseSlave2000](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fest-redux-two-decades-plus-of-the-black-male-submissive-experience-with-houseslave2000/) - The trials and tribulations of anyone who travels in the field of the fetish world can be very daunting and enlightening. Based on one man’s experience, this is very challenging, yet, meaningful in terms of how to handle himself in the throes of BDSM as well as taking those lessons and applying it to regular, - [Off the Leash: Feral States/Play with Tower](https://www.tes.org/event/off-the-leash-feral-states-play-with-tower/) - Some animals are made to be tamed...to be harnessed as beasts of burden or coddled as pets. Some can only be sated, and woe be to those who stand between these feral beasts and their prey. Others are runts of the pack, knowing only the pathetic existence as the Omega. In this class we will - [Bondage Group: Zero to Fun on Day One with BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-zero-to-fun-on-day-one-with-boundtofly-2/) - Want to explore rope, but confused by all the apparent complexity? Scared by the possible risks of this style of play? In this fast paced workshop, learn the basics of safe rope bondage. and go home and have safe erotic play - today! This class, designed for newcomers to rope as well as kink, goes - [DM/sw Group - Canes: For Pain, Fun & Punishment, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/dm-sw-group-canes-for-pain-fun-punishment-with-ramon/) - Join Ramon for a celebration of the rich history of caning as a form of corporal punishment throughout the world. Learn about the materials, vendors, and resources for this simple, yet oh so versatile and fun method of inducing pain. You’ll also learn various methods for precision striking of various parts of your partner's body. - [Ready, Aim, Flog! with Sudisa](https://www.tes.org/event/ready-aim-flog-with-sudisa/) - Floggers are wonderful impact tools, from stingy to thuddy to sensual and all points in between. Let's put a flogger in your hands so you and your bottom can have as much fun as possible. This hands-on class will offer some ideas for you to add this versatile item to your repertoire and create fabulous - [TES Presents: Secret Lives of Service Submissives](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-secret-lives-of-service-submissives/) - What drives a person to offer service to someone? Where is the pleasure? What do they get out of it? What works and what doesn't? Join us for a frank panel discussion, with five submissives about what is going on in their heads. Moderated by Greg Panelists: LadyBarbieDahl Puppy Ballantine Dressnlatex Doors open at 7, - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-3/) - Free and open to all current members with membership card or number. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390. - [Novices and Newcomers Munch: World Pride Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/novices-and-newcomers-munch-world-pride-edition/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES Bondage Group: Sadistic Rope - Foot Torture w. Sasori_D](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-bondage-group/) - As an intermediate course, sadistic rope 201 explores the fantastic world of feet. As part of advancing students understanding of modifications of ties to suit sadistic intent, this class presents both floor ties and partial suspensions designed to inflict pain in a risk aware fashion. Not for the feint of heart (or sensitive of foot) - [TES Fest Preview!](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fest-preview-3/) - Are you excited for TES Fest? Are you going to TES Fest for the first time and a little nervous/curious about what to expect? Do you just want an opportunity to pump staff for exciting details? Come join us for an official TES Fest preview and rev your engine for TES Fest 2019! Doors open - [TES & TES Fest Dungeon Monitor Training: Scenario Roleplay and Discussion Lab](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tes-fest-dungeon-monitor-training-scenario-roleplay-and-discussion-lab/) - Dungeon Monitors are responsible for monitoring play to ensure that all event rules are followed and manage the event space to facilitate safe, fun scenes. They are not required to be experts in all types of play, nor do they need to be any specific size or gender. All are welcome, whether you plan to - [TES & TES Fest Dungeon Monitor Training: Play Safety Knowledge Share Circle](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tes-fest-dungeon-monitor-training-play-safety-knowledge-share-circle/) - Dungeon Monitors are responsible for monitoring play to ensure that all event rules are followed and manage the event space to facilitate safe, fun scenes. They are not required to be experts in all types of play, nor do they need to be any specific size or gender. All are welcome, whether you plan to - [DM/sw Group: Postures for s-types, with Sir Vice & soumise](https://www.tes.org/event/dm-sw-group-postures-for-s-types-with-sir-vice-soumise/) - A frequent part of a power exchange relationship is training the submissive in the use of postures and positions that reinforce a submissive attitude or relationship to their Dominant. This includes various types of kneeling, sitting, laying, standing, and walking. For those that wish to actively participate, it’s suggested you wear appropriate clothes or those - [TES Presents: The Glam-bassador’s Ball](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-the-glam-bassadors-ball/) - Fifty years ago, in a little bar on Christopher Street, Marsha P. Johnson threw the “Shot Glass That Was Heard Around the World”, setting off the start of the Gay Liberation Movement. Now, on the eve of World Pride, we’re rolling out the rainbow carpet for all our friends from around the globe. Whether your - [TES Hypno Group: Impactful Inductions, with Moon-Gazer](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypno-group-impactful-inductions-with-moon-gazer/) - Do you enjoy impact play? Do you enjoy hypnosis? If you do, this is the perfect class for you! In this class we will go over different techniques and methods to induce someone into a trance state through impact play, how to use post-hypnotic triggers to enhance impact scene. You will get to see different - [BDSM and Pregnancy with slave stacey and Rayna Kitten](https://www.tes.org/event/bdsm-and-pregnancy-with-slave-stacey-and-rayna-kitten/) - Learn about playing safely when you or a partner are expecting, how to maintain your D/s dynamic, and how to be a great support person in labor, from the perspective of certified doulas that are members of the BDSM and Leather communities. Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the - [Primal Play with Mr. & Mrs. Sith](https://www.tes.org/event/primal-play-w-mr-mrs-sith/) - Primal 101: What is primal? Who are primals? What do primals do? Come learn about the basics and discover if you are primal too! Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 - [Rough Body Play for Violent Femmes (Open to All)](https://www.tes.org/event/rough-body-play-for-violent-femmes-open-to-all/) - One part gender theory, one part roleplay theater, one part physiological practice: This participatory lecture & demonstration invites the class to brainstorm feminine archetypes, and uses those as lenses to map and practice rough body play for bodies of all types, ages and genders. Taught by Jewel (@Jewelweed) with demobottom Diana (@floofyfiercefox). Jewel (she & - [Novice & Newcomers Group: OTK - It's A-OK!](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-otk-its-a-ok/) - This class is an introduction to impact play. The goal bring to teach how to land a "perfect" swat under ideal circumstances: otk (over the knee). The presenter will go over same basics, show some examples, and then we practice smacking our own legs as a part of training.This will also help to explain how - [PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!! TES Bondage Group: Besides Rope - Mummification w. BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/hope-to-see-you-there-tes-bondage-group-besides-rope-mummification-w-boundtofly/) - DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, OUR NORMAL LOCATION IS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS. We are working with The Alchemical to correct the issue and will be there for all of our other scheduled events. Attendees should bring 1 roll of plastic wrap (regular kitchen variety) a yoga mat or blanket to lay on a - [Make-up for Gender Fuckery - Making Your Partner Look Fab](https://www.tes.org/event/make-up-for-gender-fuckery-making-your-partner-look-fab/) - Much like the difference between masturbating and getting someone else off, applying makeup on someone else is very different from putting it on yourself. While becoming a true makeup artist takes a lot of training, this class will teach you some tips and tricks for making your human canvas look more feminine, more masculine, or - [Novice & Newcomers Group: Flogging with Virgil](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-flogging-with-virgil/) - This class will teach basic throws and safety for beginners, how to select a flogger (attendees are encouraged to bring their own!), and advanced techniques for those with prior experience. There will be a live demonstration and an opportunity after for attendees to practice with their own partners and floggers, but audience participation is not - [Tongue Sharper Than Your Teeth - Erotic Humiliation with Lady Barbie Dahl](https://www.tes.org/event/tongue-sharper-than-your-teeth-erotic-humiliation-with-lady-barbie-dahl/) - "Don't be mean!" "You shouldn't say that." How many times have you heard this in your life? Or, how about this doozy: "if you don't have something nice to say then you shouldn't say anything at all." While that might be good advice for vanilla society, forget all that crap and embrace your inner Mean - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-21/) - Free and open to all members with member number or card. Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390. - [Bylaws Townhall: Help Us Rewrite Our Bylaws with Inclusivity Front and Center!](https://www.tes.org/event/bylaws-townhall-help-us-rewrite-our-bylaws-with-inclusivity-front-and-center/) - In the interest of keeping this event accessible to any who want to help guide us towards writing inclusivity into our bylaws, this event is now available to all attendees at any contribution. We are committed to ensuring that financial hardship is never a barrier towards community participation. Anyone who is able is welcome to - [TES's 4th Annual Sex Workers Panel](https://www.tes.org/event/tess-4th-annual-sex-workers-panel/) - Though not always easily visible, sex workers have always been an important part of the BDSM scene - and the LGBTQ scene, the poly scene, and just about every other alternative sexuality community. Unfortunately, they haven't always been included, and there are some pernicious misconceptions about who they are, what they do, and their right - [POSTPONED!!! TES Novice & Newcomers Group: Flogging with Virgil](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group-flogging-with-virgil/) - THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SPACE CONSIDERATIONS. PLEASE LOOK FOR IT TO BE RESCHEDULED IN THE COMING MONTHS! This class will teach basic throws and safety for beginners, how to select a flogger (attendees are encouraged to bring their own!), and advanced techniques for those with prior experience. There will be a - [Electroplay 101: Shock & Ouch! W. Infinity_Rising](https://www.tes.org/event/electroplay-101-shock-ouch-w-infinity_rising/) - In this class we will go over the basics of electoral play for kink. We will look at and discuss the different types of Electro play, the tools necessary to play with them, how they feel, what they do, how they work, and the science behind them. This class will have an interactive demonstration component - [Kink And Neurodiversity: An open discussion](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-being-a-good-kink-citizen-inclusivity/) - Our community celebrates diversity in its many forms, including sexuality, gender, kink, religion, and race. We are at the forefront of standing up for disabilities as well and provide accommodation for people with physical challenges of various forms, as well as reduced scent environments. We provide helpful information for those of us who suffer from - [Spring Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/spring-membership-meeting/) - Free and open to all current members with a membership card and number. Come hear what the TES Board of Directors has been doing for the past few months, and get a peek of what's to come! If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390. - [TES Novices and Newcomers Munch: A Kinkster Always Pays His Tab Edition - Hosted by Stoopzkitty, Diabloknk, and Aria](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novices-and-newcomers-munch-a-kinkster-always-pays-his-tab-edition-hosted-by-stoopzkitty-diabloknk-and-aria/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES Presents: Bend the Knee - A Play Party of Fire and Ice](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-bend-the-knee-a-play-party-of-fire-and-ice/) - Unbowed? Unbent? Unbroken? Want to be? On the eve of the final season of Game of Thrones, the night is long and full of… kinky good times. So be ye bear or maiden fair, join TES at The Parth on Saturday, April 13th, for a night of intrigue at court that we’re calling Bend the - [Hypnokink Group: Ropenosis - The cross roads of Hypnosis and Rope](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-ropenosis-the-cross-roads-of-hypnosis-and-rope/) - In this class we will explore several ways Rope can play into Hypnosis scenes, including Kinesthetic Rope Induction, Hypnosis as a Rope Replacement, Hypnosis to enhance your Rope, and Rope as an ancillary participant in a Hypnosis scene. The Class will include discussion, demonstration, and if time permits, lab. Adam has been an active member - [Genitorture for Vulvas: Making the Lips Scream](https://www.tes.org/event/genitorture-for-vulvas-making-the-lips-scream/) - Do you love pussy so much that you just want to hurt it sometimes? Well come learn how to torture your partner’s sensitive area in multiple ways without ruining them for next time and while keeping RACK in mind. Are you just beginning to experiment with genitorture and not really sure where to start? I’ll - [Intro to Needleplay](https://www.tes.org/event/intro-to-needleplay/) - Ever been curious about needles? Have you watched in rapt horror or total fascination and wondered, “Why do people do this as a kink? What does the Top get from it and what is the experience the bottom wants and has as well?” Join us as we talk about the basics of diving into the - [Rope Group: Body Manipulation for Rope with KeepOnKeepinOn and DegradationofLV](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-body-manipulation-for-rope-with-keeponkeepinon-and-degradationoflv/) - Ever want to feel like you struggle to move your partner when tying? Do you want to maneuver them effortlessly? In this class we take a look at various technical components that make moving you and your partner easier and more engaging. We will also explore ways to use our newfound skills to further intimacy - [TES DW/sm Group: Ballbusting with ComtesseAurora & KilimanjaroDan](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-dw-sm-group-ballbusting-with-comtesseaurora-kilimanjarodan/) - One of the most iconic DW/sm activities is ballbusting. From the classic image of a latex-clad domina pressing her stiletto heel into her submissive’s groin to the sharp sting of a finger-flick against the scrotum by a giggling princess – or prince! – there are myriad directions from which to approach this flavor of genitorture. - [TES Hypno Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypno-group/) - The TES Hypnokink Group offers classes in hypnosis technique and theory one Wednesday out of every month. Stay tuned for more info! Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390 TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 - [TES Presents: BDSM & the Law](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-bdsm-the-law/) - Join us as we hear from a criminal defense lawyer who’s got a “meanstreakmilewide.” Some of the topics covered will include: Dos and Don’ts when interacting with law enforcement; What people should know about playing for pay; What happens when a lawyer needs to get involved (and how to avoid it!), and so on. Bring your questions - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-20/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390 - [TES Social!](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-social/) - Looking for a laid-back place to socialize with your kinky community? Come hang out with TES! We'll provide the space to socialize, you just bring yourself! TES Board of Directors members will be on hand to answer questions or offer guidance if you're new, and other community members can offer their opinions as well. Then, - [TES Bondage Group: Controlling the Heat - an introduction to Scenecraft with Sasori_D](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-bondage-group-controlling-the-heat-an-introduction-to-scenecraft-with-sasori_d/) - This class explores the intensity and emotions that may be experienced during the scene, incorporating experiences from both the top and bottom perspectives. As we walk down the path of rope education and exploration, we at some point spot a scene that just blows us away. The connection, intensity, pace and flow just seems completely - [TES DM/sw Group: Whips 101, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-dm-sw-group-whips-101-with-ramon/) - Join Ramon for a beginners intensive on single-tail whips. Learn to wield and control the majestic and sublime Cadillac of BDSM toys. We’ll discuss materials, vendors, and resources for this simple, yet versatile method of inducing pain, as well as whip care, maintenance, and storage. You’ll learn various single handed methods for throwing your whip, - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-19/) - Open and free to all current members with membership card. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390. - [TES Presents: Protecting Your Identity In the Scene](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-protecting-your-identity-in-the-scene/) - Are you new to the kink scene and thinking about how to draw the line between your kink and vanilla life? Are you an experienced kinkster concerned about how your kink or sexual life could affect your work, future career or family? In the kink scene, protecting your privacy is a priority. However, in the - [TES Bondage Group: Rope 101 - From Zero to Fun on Day One, with BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-bondage-group-rope-101-from-zero-to-fun-on-day-one-with-boundtofly/) - Want to explore rope, but confused by all the apparent complexity? Scared by the possible risks of this style of play? In this fast paced workshop, learn the basics of safe rope bondage. and go home and have safe erotic play - today! This class, designed for newcomers to rope as well as kink, goes - [TES Presents: Not-So-Random Acts of Sadism (an introduction) with Sasori_D](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-not-so-random-acts-of-sadism-an-introduction-with-sasori_d/) - Amongst all these delectable activities we engage in, acts of sadism in their various forms are among the most popular and diverse means with which we express ourselves, provoke reactions and get our rocks off. In this class, Sasori will cover his favorite brands of sadistic play, including pressure points, hand based impact, and body - [TES Presents: BDSM and the Onset of a Chronic Physical Illness](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-bdsm-and-the-onset-of-a-chronic-physical-illness/) - What do you do when you're a masochist, but don't consent to the physical pain brought on by your own body? How can you feel comfortable in your submissive role when you feel like you can't serve to the best of your ability? Or dominate when you're in too much pain to move? Developing a - [TES Presents: Cunnilingus - Going Down to Business, with Vonka](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-cunnilingus-going-down-to-business-with-vonka/) - Are you a cunning linguist? This class is for those who want to improve their tongue game as well as those who want to learn how to receive a good licking. Vonka will demystify going down on innie bits/vulvas in addition to the mental and emotional elements of eating out. You’re gunna lick it. @Vonka - [TES Bondage Group: Intro to Bottoming for Rope with Anya Demure](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-bondage-group-intro-to-bottoming-for-rope-with-anya-demure/) - In this class, Anya Demure will discuss important bottoming skills such as body awareness, communication, and vetting. She will also touch on physical and emotional aspects of safety before, after, and during a scene. This class is for tops, bottoms, and switches alike! These skills are valuable for everyone, so come one come all! In - [TES Novice & Newcomers Group: Massage 101](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group-massage-101/) - If you’ve been to any public dungeon or play party, you’ve heard it a thousand times. “Please Mistress, may I touch your feet!” And yet everywhere there are tops and Dom(mes,) yearning for great massage service, prefering to go untouched then suffer another abysmal service massage. Furthermore, a communal lack of skill in the art - [TES Presents - Self-Aftercare: Care and feeding of a wild bottom](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-self-aftercare-care-and-feeding-of-a-wild-bottom/) - Whether doing pick-up play or playing as part of a long distance relationship, useful self-care in the days, and sometimes even weeks, after an intense scene or weekend can be a challenge. Without the help of a partner, it can be a bit overwhelming to be the one in charge of putting yourself back together - [TES Hypno Group: Setting Your Subjects Up for Success, with Sex-Obsessed-Lesbian](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypno-group-tba/) - "I don’t think I was really in trance." "But I was still able to move my arm." "I’m a really difficult subject." "I guess I just can’t be hypnotized." Most of us have heard these sentiments, from our subjects or friends or even our own brains. This kind of thinking can lead to, at best, - [TES Presents: So Ya Wanna Teach for TES Fest?](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-so-ya-wanna-teach-for-tes-fest/) - Are you considering starting to teach kink classes for the first time? Are you an experienced presenter, but want to try out a brand new class for the first time? Are you new to the area but a seasoned educator and want to get your name out there? Are you ANY of these three things - [TES Novices and Newcomers Munch: Sources and Methods Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novices-and-newcomers-munch-sources-and-methods-edition/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES Presents: Beginner's Tool Kit for Submission Wrestling, with Diablo & Veve Lane](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-beginners-tool-kit-for-submission-wrestling-with-diablo-veve-lane/) - Ever wanted to get into wrestling play but we're sure where to start? Want to throw down with friends at a party, but aren't sure how to avoid potentially-injurious maneuvers? Need a few moves to muddle your way through as an absolute novice? We've got a workshop that could help with that! How to get - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-18/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card or number. If you will need elevator access, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390 - [TES Hypnokink Group: The Ins and Outs of Hypnotic Fractionation](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-the-ins-and-outs-of-hypnotic-fractionation/) - Fractionation is a well known hypnotic technique, both in the therapeutic and erotic hypnosis communities. People use it for improving the ability for the subject to enter into deep trance more quickly. It is also a way to create specific experiences related to control, the power to bring someone into a state and out of - [TES Presents: Tie and Draw, with MasterFineArse & Greg1113](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-tie-and-draw-with-masterfinearse-greg1113/) - What better time to draw a model than when they are in bondage? The model is focused and excited, they can’t move (much), the ropes and other ties make for dramatic lines and unusual poses. Join Master Fine Arse and greg1113 for a fun evening of art making. They will guide you through getting down - [TES Presents: Espionage a Trois](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-espionage-a-trois/) - Good Evening, Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to locate and enjoy a night of covert debauchery. It’s time to come in from the cold, and join us at The Parth on Saturday, January 26th, for a night of sexy spy vs spy, code name: Espionage a Trois. Costumes and fetish-wear are - [TES Fetish Workers Group - Censorship & Sexuality: Kink, LGBTQIA Rights, Sex Work, & YOU!](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fetish-workers-group-censorship-sexuality-kink-lgbtqia-rights-sex-work-you/) - Over the last year, many changes in the legal landscape that affect members of sexual minorities have occurred. While individual laws and policies appear to affect only one community, such as sex workers, the LGBTQIA community, or the kink community, they are each only pieces of a bigger picture that affects EVERYONE - including YOU. - [TES DM/sw Group: Power Exchange for Newbs, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-dm-sw-group-power-exchange-for-newbs-with-ramon/) - So you're interested in power-exchange… Now what? This lecture is about the foundations and skills necessary to successfully create and/or better develop power exchange relationships. Topics included in the discussion will be how to lay the foundations for your “house”, modalities to use as primers, and shared experiences. This is intended to be an interactive - [TES Bondage Group: Mind/Body/Spirit/Rope, with BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-bondage-group-mind-body-spirit-rope-with-boundtofly/) - In this partner-oriented workshop, we’ll introduce some exercises and practices from yoga that can improve our connection and fun while tying. We’ll be discussing connection, flow, mindfulness and breathing. Tops are expected to be able to tie a single column tie without looking while tying. Please bring at least 2 lengths of 6mm (¼”) rope - [TES Presents: Gender as a Spectrum, moderated by Infinity Rising](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-gender-as-a-spectrum-moderated-by-infinity-rising/) - A panel discussion on the perspective of gender as a spectrum and some of the issues that those on various points in the spectrum may encounter. In this discussion we will have a panel for people to ask and answer questions surrounding the topics of different gender identifications. How they interact with gender roles and - [TES Novice & Newcomers Presents: BDSM 101 with Zero & Odile](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-presents-bdsm-101-with-zero-odile/) - D/s? M/s? S&M? ABDL? Are you discovering kink, but find the alphabet soup of terms confusing? Do you have a wild hair to try something, but you're not quite sure what? Does communicating these interests to a partner sound intimidating? Do you wonder just how deep the rabbit hole goes? If this sounds like you, - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card or number. If you will need elevator access, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390 - [TES Hypno Group: Atmosphere, Mood, and Tone, with D'artagnon](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypno-group-atmosphere-mood-and-tone-with-dartagnon/) - Consider the state of mind you need to be in to have a good hypnotic scene? Surely some such states come to mind. Think about the overall feel and energy that scene needs to have, the way that the environment transforms if only in the smallest ways. What do these considerations do to make a - [TES Presents: Makeup for Feminization and Gender Fuckery with Polly Pox](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-makeup-for-feminization-and-gender-fuckery-with-polly-pox/) - Makeup holds a place of power in our society - a symbol of high femme, often considered transgressive for cis men, and a wickedly useful tool for gender fuckery and gender transformation. Come learn from a professional makeup artist how to use these paints and potions to best advantage, whether your goal is to perform - [TES Presents: The Dynamics of Pain - Rhythms in Impact, with Rein](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-the-dynamics-of-pain-rhythms-in-impact-with-rein/) - Do you feel like you're on auto pilot during impact play? In this class we'll be discussing: The choices we don't know we're making during our impact scenes. How both physical and mental factors can influence the longevity of your scene. The importance of mindfulness, and being in the moment during your scene. Rein has - [TES Presents: Playing with Spices - Chemical Play with Rati](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-chemical-play-with-rati/) - This class looks at the instruments of torture that lie within your kitchen cabinet. Fresh from exploring some legendary tropical spice gardens and markets, Rati is delighted to share with you the sadomasochistic pleasures of spices. We'll go over: - the advantages (and drawbacks) of using spices in kinky play, - the qualities of different - [TES Presents: Karadakadabra! Rough Body Rope with Jakal](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-karadakadabra-rough-body-rope-with-jakal/) - Pre- Requisite- It would be helpful if you already knew how to tie a Karada but it will be reviewed at the beginning of class. TES' Bondage group is pleased to welcome back Jakel for another rendition of Rough Body Rope! You might ask what is Rough Body Rope? Well, Rough Body Rope is exactly - [No class - Happy Thanksgiving](https://www.tes.org/event/no-class-happy-thanksgiving/) - See you next week! - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting/) - Free and open to all TES members with a valid membership card. - [Poly Want a Beating? with Cali Reign & Meanstreakmilewide](https://www.tes.org/event/poly-want-a-beating-with-cali-rain-meanstreakmilewide/) - Drawing on past long-term M/s polyamorous relationships, Cali Rain and Meanstreakmilewide will discuss the successes and failures, trials and errors (and errors and errors), and pitfalls and solutions they have found in non-monogamous power exchange relationships. Topics will include: planning and building extended power dynamics; using power exchange to address multi-partner issues; and tips for - [TES Hypnokink Group: Getting the most out of your Elman](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-getting-the-most-out-of-your-elman/) - This class takes an up-close look at one of the most basic inductions and demonstration techniques to enhance efficacy. Attendees will discuss skills in establishing rapport, identifying opportunities in the pre and post-talks, and analyzing the basic sections of the Elman induction to see how to get the most out of it the first time - [TES Presents: Gender as a Spectrum, with Infinity Rising](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-gender-as-a-spectrum-with-infinity-rising/) - A panel discussion on the perspective of gender as a spectrum and some of the issues that those on various points in the spectrum may encounter. In this discussion we will have a panel for people to ask and answer questions surrounding the topics of different gender identifications. How they interact with gender roles and - [TES Presents: Are You Turning Blue Or Are You Just Happy To See Me? A Breathplay Guide](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-are-you-turning-blue-or-are-you-just-happy-to-see-me-a-breathplay-guide/) - Literally enjoy taking someone’s breath away? Then this is for you. We’ll cover safety, basic anatomy of the throat, neck, nose, and mouth, implement placement, ideal pressure, emergency tactics, and the varying sadistic degrees breath play can entail. d20domme is unapologetically kinky. Known as pint-height, polyamorous, plus-size, POC, Femdom who knows what she wants and - [TES Presents: The Scourging Whip, with Sir Raven](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-the-scourging-whip-with-sir-raven/) - Romans did it, priest are said have done it, the Royal British Navy used to do it. Passion of the Christ, Master and commander, and the Da Vinci code. It’s been depicted in movies and books. So what do we have in common with all of this? Come and discuss what could be said to - [TES Novices and Newcomers Munch: Yam vs Sweet Potato Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novices-and-newcomers-munch-yam-vs-sweet-potato-edition/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES Writer's Group - Writing Horror](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-writing-horror/) - Stay tuned for more info on this latest meeting of the TES Writers Group! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Presents: Spanksgiving](https://www.tes.org/event/saturday-november-17th-tes-presents-spanksgiving/) - It’s that time of year again. The time to gather with the people who matter most, and reflect on what we’re most thankful for. And no question about it, we’re most thankful for our volunteers! So come join us at The Parth on Saturday, November 17th, for Spanksgiving, a celebration of all those who make - [TES Presents: Bangin’ BJs - Tips and Tricks for the Cocksucking Connoisseur with BexTalksSex](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-bangin-bjs-tips-and-tricks-for-the-cocksucking-connoisseur-with-bextalkssex/) - Join us as we take your blowjobs to the next level! From the most sensitive spots to hand and mouth techniques, we’ll cover the basics before going deeper to cover power dynamics, deep-throating, strap on BJs, and more. This is a class for the true cocksucking enthusiast and is designed to explore the myriad of - [TES Presents: Pain Processing Panel, moderated by Jinx](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-pain-processing-panel-moderated-by-jinx/) - Pain is the experience of intense sensation, and a dynamic, significant part of BDSM. But what is it? More importantly, why and how do we receive it, and enjoy it? In a scene, how much of the pain and the processing is physical and how much is mental? Join a diverse panel of m-types, s-types, - [TES Hypnokink Group - Quickies](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-quickies/) - A variety of new and established presenters give short presentations! An announcement of people that will be presenting is forthcoming! It’ll be great fun. Do you have an idea for a class you’ve been mulling over? Is there something you do really well hypnotically that you think you can teach others? Want to get a - [CANCELLED](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-caning-101-feel-the-sting-with-mslolasmiles/) - Due to unforeseen circumstances, this class has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding, and please keep an eye out for programming updates. - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-17/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card. - [TES Presents: Everything But The Kitchen Kink- Combining Different Forms of Play to Create Unique Scenes, with Zero](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-everything-but-the-kitchen-kink-combining-different-forms-of-play-to-create-unique-scenes-with-zero/) - Electro-needles!?! Knife wrestling!?! Fire stomping!?! Combining multiple forms of play can be a great way to create unique and memorable scenes, break out of stale routines, and get more out the toys already in your toy bag. It also introduces new risks and novel challenges. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to approach combining different - [Annual Membership Meeting and 2018 Board of Directors Elections](https://www.tes.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-and-2018-board-of-directors-elections/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card. - [TES Presents: Life in Plastic - Doll Play 101 with Alex and Madeline](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-life-in-plastic-doll-play-101-with-alex-and-madeline/) - Dehumanizing a partner can be a very dark activity or it can be very fun and cute. Doll play, normally considered a subset of dehumanization play, can also go either way. We will focus on transforming a partner, regardless of gender, or yourself into a decorative toy, as well as enjoying and enhancing this unique - [TES Novice & Newcomers: Intro to Flogging with ComtesseAurora](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-intro-to-flogging-with-comtesseaurora/) - Flogger?! I hardly Know’er! Interested in floggers, top or bottom, but don’t know where to start? Not sure what a flogger even is?! Come find out! Bring floggers if you have them, or get to know the presenter’s collection. You don’t need to have a top or bottom partner to participate, just an interest in - [Trick Whips: Whip Cracking Fundamentals, with Aaron Bonk](https://www.tes.org/event/trick-whips-whip-cracking-fundamentals-with-aaron-bonk/) - This class will cover the basics of whip cracking technique as well as offer technical advice to more advanced students. Recognizing that people are often at different skill levels, the instructor will do his best to provide beneficial instruction to each class member whatever their level of experience. Also discussed will be the use of - [TES Writers Group: Ministry of Silly Voices](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-ministry-of-silly-voices/) - Writing accents is difficult, especially when you can't hear it out loud. Bring your latest work and get it read- in either a serious and applicable voice, or a very sill one. All forms of writing welcome, but please be consciderate and keep your pieces short- we don't want to overwork our actor. Optional Homework - [No Class (Yom Kippur)](https://www.tes.org/event/no-class-yom-kippur/) - No class Tuesday, September 18th. G'mar Tov to all our Jewish friends; may you have an easy fast. For everyone else, enjoy your night off, and we'll see you on Wednesday! - [TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-meeting-4/) - Free and open to all members with a valid membership card. - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: Back to School Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-back-to-school-edition/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES Presents: A Conversation about Spanking with CJ and Ms. Margaret](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-spanking-with-cj-and-ms-margaret/) - Did you know Spanking can be as Expansive as your Imagination? Learn how 2 players can start a Conversation and with clarity, begin to express their needs and desires in a Scene / Relationship Topics we will cover: Part I. An In Depth look at some Major Styles and Types of Spanking including Playful, Discipline, - [TES Board Elections: Meet the Candidates!](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-elections-meet-the-candidates/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card. - [TES Writers Group: It Takes Brain To Make The Words Go](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-it-takes-brain-to-make-the-words-go/) - So You've got an idea for a peice. Maybe its a character. Maybe its the ending. Maybe it's a specific phrase that you can't get out of your head. But what about the rest of it? Join The TES Writer's group for a discussion on how to take that first thread and make a full, - [TES Bondage Group: Intro to Rope Bottoming with Anya Demure](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-bondage-group-intro-to-rope-bottoming-with-anya-demure/) - In this class, Anya Demure will discuss important bottoming skills such as body awareness, communication, and vetting. She will also touch on physical and emotional aspects of safety before, after, and during a scene. This class is for tops, bottoms, and switches alike! These skills are valuable for everyone, so come one come all! In - [TES Hypnokink Group Presents: Let's trance!](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-presents-lets-trance/) - Come out and explore ideas you have and learn from experienced mentors at the September Hypnokink meeting. Have questions or want to work something out? This is a great event if you learned something recently and want help from peers! It’s great to have the opportunity to keep learning, sharing and practicing. Come and play, - [TES Presents: So You Wanna Host A Munch, moderated by Zero](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-so-you-wanna-host-a-munch-moderated-by-zero/) - Back in the early '90s, a group on alt.sex.bondage decided to meet offline at a burger joint in Palo Alto, California. The result was the first ""Burgermunch"", later shortened to ""munch"".* Since then, the munch has become a mainstay of alternative sexuality communities, often serving as the entry point for many newcomers. So what does - [Yom Kippur - no class](https://www.tes.org/event/yom-kippur-no-class/) - Happy holidays, and enjoy your night off and a peaceful breaking of the fast! - [TES Presents: Masocurios, with Jinx and Jaden](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-masocurios-with-jinx-and-jaden/) - Join Jaden and Jinx for an enlightening conversation on masochism and kink. By sharing their personal experience and advice, struggles with scene stereotypes, and individual journeys from masocurious to masoconfirmed, Jaden and Jinx hope to rip the lid off the scary “M” label and help people further explore their own relationship with pain and pleasure. - [TES Presents: Dim​ ​Mak​ ​-​ ​Five​ ​Fingers​ ​of​ ​Death, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-dim​-​mak​-​-​-​five​-​fingers​-​of​-​death-with-ramon/) - There are several types of pressure points - each is applied differently and each creates a different sensation. ""Pain points"", for example, use tendons, ligaments, and muscles - the goal is to temporarily immobilize the target. With minimal effort, learn how to deliver maximum pain and torment using just your fingers, turning them into Fingers - [The Law & Fetish Workers, with Meanstreakmilewide](https://www.tes.org/event/the-law-fetish-workers-with-meanstreakmilewide/) - Please join criminal defense lawyer Meanstreakmilewide as he discusses the legal implications of various forms of sex work including fetish work, traditional escorting (what is legally defined as prostitution), pornography, the rise of sugaring and pop-up strip clubs, and also the impact of SESTA and FOSTA on sex workers. Some of the topics covered will - [TES Hypnokink Group - Hypnosis Basics For Kinksters: Tops, Bottoms & Switches](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-5/) - What is Hypnosis? How is it kinky? How do you express yourself in BDSM with Hypnosis? Three experienced Hypnokinksters will help unravel the basics of exploring hypnosis and kink with partners, whether you are a subject, hypnotist or some combination. Demonstrations of inductions and how they may be modified to suit the roles of the - [Shenanigans and Fuckery - Escape from This One! with Jakal](https://www.tes.org/event/something-nefarious-tba-with-jackal/) - Welcome everyone! Jakal here, with a class that will teach you the basics for creating inescapable ties. Have you ever tried to tie up your friend, partner, cousin, stuffie, kitchen chair, etc just to see if they can get out of it? If you like rope, I bet you have tried this once or twice. - [TES Bondage Group: Open Rope Share with Zero](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-bondage-group-body-awareness-and-connection-in-rope-with-boundtofly/) - Come join TES Board Member and Chair of DMs, Safety, and Socials for an open rope share. Bring rope, learn some new skills, share some you already have! Note: this room requires removal of shoes to protect the floor. - [TES Presents: Get Schooled](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-get-schooled/) - Summer’s nearly over, and that can only mean one thing: school is back in session! So put on your naughtiest school uniform, shine the pledge paddle, and join TES on Saturday, September 8th as we put the “Ass” back in “Class” at the Get Schooled play party! We’re working hard to bring you more special - [TES Writers Group: Writing from a Different Perspective](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-12/) - It can be complicated to put yourself in another person's shoes, and it's not much easier when that person is one of your characters. Join TES Writer's Group for a discussion on how to write believable characters different that you, be that by gender, ethnicity, nationality or orientation. Optional Assignment Due: The Other Lens- Write - [Improving Your Rope Technique, with Andra Poloutropon](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-masterclass-with-andra-poloutropon/) - This class will be taught using the “masterclass” format, but is open to students of all levels. For those unfamiliar with the format, a single student will get up and demonstrate something. The teacher provides feedback and ideas for improvement that not only that student, but the entire class can benefit from. This continues with - [Deadline to announce candidacy for 2018 Board Elections](https://www.tes.org/event/deadline-to-announce-candidacy-for-2018-board-elections/) - Any current member who has been a member in good standing for one year is eligible to run for the Board of Directors! Stay tuned for more info! - [TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-meeting-3/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card. - [Novice and Newcomers Group: Sensual Domination, with Spike and mj](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-and-newcomers-group-sensual-domination-with-spike-and-mj/) - The definition of “sensual” is 1. affecting any of the senses; and 2. relating to gratification of the physical and especially the sexual appetites. Sensual domination encompasses both aspects of the definition, controlling sensations in a sexually charged way. Melding elements of hypnosis, bondage, mind-fuck, touch, sensation play, knife play, percussive play and the sense - [Being a Thug: Rough Body Play, with Dov](https://www.tes.org/event/being-a-thug-rough-body-play-with-dov/) - Having fun and playing with hands on, punching, wrestling, pressure points. Boot kicking and general manhandling your bottom into submission. How to do it safely for both the top and bottom. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Hypnokink Group:Pickup Play in Hypnokink with Mr. Dream](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-4/) - With TESFest 2018 coming in July, there will be a lot of opportunities to meet new people who are interested in playing with hypnosis.[a] Practicing hypnosis with someone new offers unique challenges and opportunities. The idea of pickup play is often considered a risky scenario for hypnokink, but in many cases it is the first - [TES Fest Preview](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fest-preview-2/) - Excited about TES Fest? So are we! The schedule’s been released and evolving, but there’s still more news about all the goodness we have planned! Come by and hear directly from some of the team members working feverishly to make TES Fest 2017 the best one yet! FREE TO ALL! - [Rope Group: B is for Bondage, with BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-b-is-for-bondage-with-boundtofly/) - Its an introduction to what BDSM is about, consent, safety, negotiation, your rights and responsibilities and of course, a introduction to what Bondage play is about. In this class we'll discuss multiple topics and also have a quick introduction to Rope Bondage to better prepare newcomers to immerse themselves in the TESfest Rope Track. What's - [Conflict De-Escalation Workshop, with Lia Leto](https://www.tes.org/event/conflict-de-escalation-workshop-with-lia-leto-2/) - An overview of non-violent communication strategies for the effective handling of charged situations, especially those that arise in kink venues, e.g., dungeons, play parties and kink conventions. Led by volunteer community members trained and experienced in Alternative Dispute Resolution, strategies covered will be helpful for everyone. This meeting is mandatory for TES Fest senior staff, - [TES at the Pride March](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-at-the-pride-march/) - Stay tuned for more info! - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-16/) - Free and open to all members with a valid membership card. - [Novice & Newcomers Group: Quickies, with Astro ](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-quickies-with-astro/) - Stay tuned for more info! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES DM Training Workshop](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-dm-training-workshop-2/) - Do you know a thing or two about dungeon safety? Have you had a less than perfect experience with a DM at a party and thought, “I can do better”? Maybe you just have a fetish for neon-yellow traffic vests? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for our - [TES DM Training Workshop](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-dm-training-workshop/) - Do you know a thing or two about dungeon safety? Have you had a less than perfect experience with a DM at a party and thought, “I can do better”? Maybe you just have a fetish for neon-yellow traffic vests? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for our live - [Rope Group: Bondage Tie & Draw, with greg1113](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-bondage-tie-draw-with-greg1113/) - What better time to draw a model than when they are in bondage? The model is focused and excited, they can’t move (much), the ropes and other ties make for dramatic lines and unusual poses. Join greg1113 for a fun evening of art making. He will guide you through getting down on paper the sight - [TES Writers Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-11/) - Stay tuned for more info! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Writers Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-10/) - Stay tuned for more info! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Presents: The Summer of Love is Love is Love Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-the-summer-of-love-is-love-is-love-party/) - Naked hippies dancing in the mud and rain upstate, the Stonewall uprising in the village, and the founding of TES in Pat Bond’s living room. On the eve this year’s Pride March, on the verge of TES Fest, come join us on Saturday, June 23rd as we take you back to the exciting and turbulent - [TES Novice & Newcomers Munch: Pride Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-munch-pride-edition/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES & TES Fest Present: CPR Certification, First Aid for Kinksters, & Bloodborne Pathogen Training with Operation Hammond](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tes-fest-present-cpr-certification-first-aid-for-kinksters-bloodborne-pathogen-training-with-operation-hammond/) - TES and TES Fest are holding another CPR Certification /First Aid for Kinksters/Bloodborne Pathogen Training with Operation Hammond on Sunday, June 3rd. We urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to train alongside our staff and dungeon monitors. New this year: we are offering the ability to observe (if you feel you can't meet the certification requirements for - [Wax Play:  Artistic, Sadistic and Cheaptastic with SimoneB](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-race-play-with-eli-onyx/) - I have been to many wax play classes and noticed they are solely focused on so called “kink safe” wax candles. Usually these are candles that are handmade and burn at a lower temperature. They are also very expensive. But despite this I have seen these kink safe candles being misused and causing serious burns. - [TES Presents: Intro to Medical Play with Margot](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-medical-play/) - Explore the gamut of sensations that are possible, by using medical tools or techniques in creative, kinky ways! Not for people who faint at the sight of blood or needles. We may be demonstrating beginning needleplay and introducing other invasive procedures, kinkified! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members - [TES Presents - Size Matters: Exploring Size Fetish --  Panel Discussion, moderated by Jitensha](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-needleplay/) - What is size fetish? How do you utilize size to get your fetish on? It doesn’t matter who or how we love, but what we love: our common size fascination is what’s bringing us all together. Join us to explore the size community with TES as we discover this world with help of our panelists - [TES Writer’s Group: Tackling Action and Chase Scenes](https://www.tes.org/event/writers-group/) - Stay tuned for more info! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [Kink and Spirituality Panel](https://www.tes.org/event/kink-and-spirituality-panel/) - Stay tuned for more info! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Writer’s Group: The Art of the Elevator Pitch](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-the-art-of-the-elevator-pitch/) - Stay tuned for more info! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Presents: BDSM and the AARP Crowd, with Rachel718 and Jefe718](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group-6/) - Getting older isn't for sissies (well ,maybe sometimes). Getting older and participating in BDSM has its own challenges and obstacles. Let's talk about aging, dealing with the aging body, accommodating our changes, and communication in the context of our lives in the scene. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 - [Novice and Newcomers Group and Bondage Group: Chair bondage, with Soptik Z](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group-open-panel/) - If you expect to learn how to tie chairs at this workshop, you would be disappointed. You will learn how to tie your partner to a chair and how to be creative with it. Chairs are great for their stability, shape, and their many different options for tie-offs and positions. Moreover, everyone has a chair - [TES Bondage Group: Neck rope, with Soptik Z](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group-5/) - Placing a rope around someone’s neck is a dangerous yet arousing activity. This workshop is mostly about neck rope safety. We explore the human anatomy, risks of using neck rope, and explain the differences between blood and air chokes. You will learn accident prevention techniques by practicing wise neck rope management and watching for body - [TES Rope Group: Hip, Hip Hooray! With BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group-4/) - More than just a Pretty Pattern hip harnesses play a fundamental role. From supporting someone in the air in a variety of directions, to an attachment point for other fun, hip harnesses can provide a lot of fun. We'll explore some various harnesses and why we would choose one vs another for your use. Bring - [Hypnokink Group: Hypnotic Headspaces: The Spectrum of Transformations with GleefulAbandon](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-hypnotic-headspaces-the-spectrum-of-transformations-with-gleefulabandon/) - We talk about hypnosis as a multi-tool that can do everything from create an intense connection between partners to create a fun and silly role play scene. And that's true, but in essence, these wildly different scenarios can be expressions of the same but powerful transformative effect. What do being deep and cataleptic and being - [Sensuous Hips-Intro to Belly Dance, with Lady Dee](https://www.tes.org/event/sensuous-hips-intro-to-belly-dance-with-lady-dee/) - Class description An unconventional introduction to the basics of belly dance. We will learn the stance and moves that are the building blocks to developing the seductive alluring moves that mesmerize people the world over. Take the first steps to developing the body awareness that make dancers exude confidence and sexual allure. Dress comfy, we - [TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-meeting-2/) - Free and open to all members with a membership card. - [TES Presents: Punishing Holds: Favorite Fetish Wrestling Lock-Ups with Doom Maidens](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-fetish-wrestling-with-veve-lane-of-doom-maidens/) - Fetish wrestling comes in many flavors - struggle play or domination; pin style, submission, or pro-style, sensual or sadistic... But it always offers the unique opportunity to dominate your partner with nothing but your own body - no whips, chains, or other toys between you. It may seem difficult, but you don't need to be - [TES Presents - Pain Processing: Managing the Mind and the Body, with Meanstreakmilewide](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-tba/) - Join sadomasochist and professional endurance sports world champion Meanstreakmilewide as he explains the process of dealing with, over coming, and embracing pain and physical suffering. Drawing from his own professional training as a pro and world champion ironman, an ultra marathon World Champion, and his two decades of hurting others and himself as an expression - [TES Hypnokink Group: Practice Makes Perfect](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-3/) - That's right folks, it's time for everyone's favorite part of hypnosis, grueling exercise! In this presentation we'll be going over how to practice as efficiently as we can. Starting with simple exercises and moving on to tools for self assessment, you'll leave with a better understanding of what your practice time needs. This is an - [TES Writers Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-9/) - Stay tuned for more info about this meeting of the TES Writers Group! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Rope Group: Takate Kote with KeepOnKeepinOn](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group-3/) - This class will review a 3 rope box tie (commonly referred to as a Takate Kote or Gote) and teach students nuances of the mechanics, safety and tension necessary to make the tie both sustainable and beautiful. We will examine ways to incorporate modifications that fit the body of the person tied and still maintain - [TES Presents: Kink & Men of Color, moderated by LolaSmiles](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-kink-men-of-color-moderated-by-lolasmiles/) - Panelists: Mr CL Oz Mr. Sith Marcus Wolven Ramon Eli Onyx, Mr. Maryland Leather 2016 Ms. Lola Smiles (moderator) is a Latina Femdom Fatale from Long Island NY and has been in the lifestyle for over 25 years. Ms. Lola has been a pro dom for the past 5 years and is very active in - [TES Presents: The Fet Gala Play Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-the-fet-gala-play-party/) - Glamour, fashion, and none of the annoying paparazzi! Why should celebrities have all the fun? Get ready for “fetish’s biggest night out”! Come join us on Saturday, April 28th as we walk the red carpet in our finest leathers, latex, and more at this freaky fetish fundraiser! Dress your best, and prove that the only - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: Red Carpet Edition, hosted by Astro](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-red-carpet-edition-hosted-by-astro/) - 7:30PM-9 PM Note Earlier Start Time! Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you - [TES Board Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-meeting/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card. - [TES Novice & Newcomers Group: Intro to Primal Play, with Mr. & Mrs. Sith](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group-intro-to-primal-play-with-mr-mrs-sith/) - Stay tuned for more info on this class from the TES Novice & Newcomers Group! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Rope Group: Intro to Ranboo, with KeepOnKeepinOn](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group-2/) - In 2011, Barkas started to develop his personal way of doing ropes, which was very stormy and overwhelming. His Sensei Osada Steve called it ranboo and since then, this way of doing ropes became one of the well-known styles in the world of kinbaku (Source) This class provides an introduction to the key principles of - [TES Membership Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-membership-meeting/) - Free and open to all members with a current membership card. Come hear what the TES board and volunteers have been working on, and what's on the horizon! - [TES Writers Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-8/) - Stay tuned for more info on this meeting of the TES Writers Group! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Rope Group: TK, with KeepOnKeepinOn](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-tk-with-keeponkeepinon/) - This class has been cancelled due to severe weather. Check back for this class to be rescheduled, and stay safe! - [Law & Order: S&M, with IrishGentleman and meanstreakmilewide](https://www.tes.org/event/law-order-sm-with-irishgentleman-and-meanstreakmilewide/) - See a retired SVU Sergeant go head-to-head with a NYC Criminal Defense Attorney for what we can only call Law and Order: S&M! What's the real skinny on interacting with the police? How to avoid even having that encounter in the first place? What's their best advice on what you can or can't do - - [HYPNOKINK GROUP: Hellraiser Hypnosis, with Jaden](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-hellraiser-hypnosis-with-jaden/) - Note: While all are welcome, this is not a beginner level course, and do to the intense nature of the subject matter, may not be suited for the faint of heart. Do you ever fantasize about inflicting or experiencing intense pain, such as vivisections, skinning or filleting, but can't because that pesky mortality gets in - [Kink & Men of Color Panel, moderated by MsLolaSmiles](https://www.tes.org/event/kink-men-of-color-panel-moderated-by-mslolasmiles/) - 3/13 Kink & Men of Color Panel Discussion moderated by MsLolaSmiles has been POSTPONED. Instead, we will feature a Supersized Circle Discussion led by our newest Board Member, Jaden. Circle is a TES tradition in which people can share or simply hold the space for a moderated group discussion. Topics depend on whatever participants bring - [TES Rope Group, with BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group-with-boundtofly/) - Stay tuned for more info about this class from TES Rope Group coordinator, BoundtoFly! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Writers Group: Crafting Realistic Dialogue, with Jaden](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-crafting-realistic-dialogue-with-jaden/) - Are you kinky? Are you a writer? The TES Writer’s Group is curated by and for people like you. Join us as we think tank various topics. Get answers to questions or feedback on your current masterpiece. We value positivity and encouragement. All skill levels welcome. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-15/) - Come hear what the board has planned for the future, offer suggestions, or volunteer! Free and open to all TES members with a membership card. - [Novice & Newcomers Group: KINK PLAY STATIONS](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-kink-play-stations/) - Come join us for a tasting of different kinky activities, including (but not limited to): Hot wax play with Zero Floggers with ComtesseAurora TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES ROPE GROUP: Intro to Ranboo, with KeepOnKeepingOn](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group-intro-to-ranboo-with-keeponkeepingon/) - In 2011, Barkas started to develop his personal way of doing ropes, which was very stormy and overwhelming. His Sensei Osada Steve called it ranboo and since then, this way of doing ropes became one of the well-known styles in the world of kinbaku (Source) This class provides an introduction to the key principles of - [Consent: Event Producers & Group Organizers Roundtable Part 2, moderated by Zero](https://www.tes.org/event/consent-event-producers-group-organizers-roundtable-part-2-moderated-by-zero/) - This discussion, aimed at party promoters and event organizers but open to all, continues the discussion from TES and NCSF's joint consent summit and the first of these discussions in November. As before, this event will produce notes to be published publicly on how we as a community can better work to uphold our shared - [TES Writers Group: An Academic Look at Writing Erotica, with Jaden](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-an-academic-look-at-writing-erotica-with-jaden/) - Are you kinky? Are you a writer? The TES Writer’s Group is curated by and for people like you. Join us as we think tank various topics. Get answers to questions or feedback on your current masterpiece. We value positivity and encouragement. All skill levels welcome. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 - [Sadists Panel, moderated by MissL](https://www.tes.org/event/sadists-panel-moderated-by-missl/) - Curious about the heart of a sadist? Merriam-Webster defines sadism as "delight in cruelty.” Join us as MissL talks with some perfectly nice sadists about what they love to do and why they love to do it, and how they find delight in (consensual) cruelty. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal - [TES Wellness Fair](https://www.tes.org/event/save-the-date-tes-wellness-fair/) - Ever needed help with a vanilla need that doesn't mesh well with the kink lifestyle you live? Do you avoid a kinky health problem because you don't want the questions or worry? Want to learn about the kink-friendly option for getting or staying healthy? Join TES and all the kink friendly professionals we have collected - [WHY NOT ME: MEDICAL ISSUES & PLAY PANEL DISCUSSION, moderated by TrophyWife](https://www.tes.org/event/why-not-me-medical-issues-play-panel-discussion-moderated-by-trophywife/) - There are many bottoms in the lifestyle with medical, physical or emotional issues that are often overlooked as play partners because of their ailments. Trophy Wife is going to lead an open panel discussion with medical & mental health professionals to educate the community on how to play safely with someone that may have a - [TES Novice & Newcomers Group: Erotic Humiliation with Dax Volpe, 2018 Leatherman of Color](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group-erotic-humiliation-with-dax-volpe-2018-leatherman-of-color/) - Using a mixture of our insecurities, verbal abuse, situational embarrassment, certain types of pain and restraint and humiliating tasks we will indulge our darker desires in either giving or receiving humiliation. Through this, we facilitate growth in our D/s scenes and relationships. Allowing the possibility of inducing subspace in our bottoms more deeply and quickly - [TES Rope Group: Erotic Rope with BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group-erotic-rope-with-boundtofly/) - Learn how to arouse, tempt and tease your partner! In this partner-oriented class, we’ll go over the basics for how to restrain your partner then Up the Level by adding the nuances that make bondage Sexy and Hot. In the first half of the class we’ll be going over the techniques of how to tie - [CLASS CANCELLED](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-talking-with-rope-part-2-or-intro-to-ranboo-with-keeponkeepingon/) - THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SPACE CONFLICTS. Look for it to be rescheduled March 7th! In 2011, Barkas started to develop his personal way of doing ropes, which was very stormy and overwhelming. His Sensei Osada Steve called it ranboo and since then, this way of doing ropes became one of the - [3rd Annual Fetish Workers Panel, moderated by ComtesseAurora](https://www.tes.org/event/3rd-annual-fetish-workers-panel-moderated-by-comtesseaurora/) - One of the most misunderstood and under explored subgroups of the kink community is fetish workers. Slut shamed, expected to offer any and all kink and/or sexual services without prior negotiation, told they aren’t ‘real’ Doms or subs, and in various ways excluded from the general kink population, professional fetish workers have in the past not - [TES WRITERS GROUP: Characterization](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-7/) - Characters are the vehicles your reader will use to explore your worlds, so it's important to make them shine. Join the TES Writers' Group for a discussion about how to make realistic, relatable characters, regardless of genre or style. Optional Assignment: Write one to three paragraphs about a complete stranger you see around the city. - [TES Hypnokink Group - The Exploration Pattern: The Adventure Begins with MrDream](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-the-exploration-pattern-the-adventure-begins-with-mrdream/) - No matter what techniques we learn in the practice of hypnokink, intimate hypnosis and erotic hypnosis, we continually encounter questions of ‘Now What?’ Whether advanced, novice, subjects, or hypnotist, how we approach this challenge can define both the quality of our scenes and the fundamental values we share with our partners as we pursue mutual - [TES Presents: The Flirt-de-lis Masquerade Play Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-the-flirt-de-lis-masquerade-play-party/) - February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s jam-packed with holidays, and this year, Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day are literally back-to-back. Join TES on Saturday, February 24th as we celebrate this one-two punch with our kinky holiday mash-up, the Flirt-de-lis Masquerade Play Party!!! In the spirit of the celebration, masks, bodypaint, - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: Beads and Hearts Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-beads-and-hearts-edition/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [MENTAL HEALTH & KINK PANEL DISCUSSION, moderated by ChocolateEnvy](https://www.tes.org/event/mental-health-kink-panel-discussion-moderated-by-chocolateenvy/) - Stay tuned for more info about this panel on mental health and kink! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Writers Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-6/) - Stay tuned for more info about this meeting of the TES Writers Group, led by Jaden! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [Rope Group: Talking with rope (Part 1), with KeepOnKeepinOn](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-talking-with-rope-part-1-with-keeponkeepinon/) - Constructed with the permission of barkas, this class is my own personal interpretation of the Rope Interview. This class will explore rope as a means of power exchange. This does not necessarily mean power dynamic, power exchange can be as simple as the tying partner setting a tone of “I will tie you” and the tied partner - [Kink and Women of Color Panel Discussion, moderated by MrCunningLinguist](https://www.tes.org/event/kink-and-women-of-color-panel-discussion-moderated-by-mrcunninglinguist/) - Stay tuned for more info about this panel on women of color in kink! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [Rope Group: Bondage for Punishment and Pain, with Dov](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-hojojitsu-with-dov/) - Who said rope had to be all about being nice and sensual? This class focuses on nasty things you can do with rope to punish and manipulate your subject. Various Hojo Jitsu and western prisoner style ties and endurance positions will be explored – as well as positions designed to hold your subject in place - [Service Submission: Giving and Receiving Panel Discussion, moderated by ChocolateEnvy](https://www.tes.org/event/service-submission-giving-and-receiving-panel-discussion-moderated-by-chocolateenvy/) - Are you ready for service? A fresh new look at giving and receiving service from both ends. The art of providing and the knack of accepting service with calm and ease. A discussion with points of view from both sides of the slash. What can giving service look like? What are some the reactions or - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-14/) - Open and free to all members with a membership card. Come hear about the work the board has been doing and learn how to get involved! - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: The Brand Spanking New Year Edition, with meatcandy and RelevantUsername 8:30-10PM at the Bread & Butter Cafe](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-the-brand-spanking-new-year-edition-with-meatcandy-and-relevantusername-830-10pm-at-the-bread-butter-cafe/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES Hypnokink Group Presents: Using Their Pleasure Against Them with sex-obsessed-lesbian](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-presents-using-their-pleasure-against-them-with-sex-obsessed-lesbian/) - You don’t need floggers or ropes to make someone beg for mercy, or to push all of your partners' subbiest buttons. With some creativity (and maybe a little hypnosis), you can achieve all of these effects with pleasure as easily as you can with pain. This class will touch on techniques for hypnotic pleasure, and - [TES Writing Group, with Jaden](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writing-group-with-jaden/) - Stay tuned for more information about the topic for this meeting of the TES Writing Group! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Novice & Newcomers Group - bdsm 101: B is for Bondage, with Bound to Fly](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group-starting-rope-with-bound-to-fly/) - A newcomers introduction to BDSM: in this discussion/workshop we’ll go over the basics as we learn to explore this exciting world safely. We’ll go over consent, negotiation, warm up, levels of play, playstyles, and of course bondage. Please bring 1-2 pieces of ¼” (6mm) rope, 25-30 ft in length. Jute rope will also be available - [Negotiation: Beyond the Basics, with Jaden](https://www.tes.org/event/negotiation-beyond-the-basics-with-jaden/) - Stay tuned for more information about this class from Hypno Group co-facilitator and TES Writers Group leader, Jaden! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-13/) - Open and free to all members with a membership card. Come hear about the work the board has been doing and learn how to get involved! - [TES' Annual Dirty Santa Gift Exchange- Exclusively at The Jolly Bloody Good Holiday Play Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-annual-dirty-santa-gift-exchange-exclusively-at-the-jolly-bloody-good-holiday-play-party/) - It's a TES tradition, and this year we will be holding our Dirty Santa (aka White Elephant) Gift Exchange at The Jolly Bloody Good Holiday Play Party at Parthenon on December 23rd. The fun starts at 10pm (so don't worry, if your attending Novice & Newcomers Munch, we wont start without you)! How to Play - [Happy Holidays – No Class](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group-2/) - We hope to see you in the new year for our first class of 2018 on January 9th! - [CANCELLED - (We will reschedule) TES Hypnokink Group: Using Their Pleasure Against Them with sex-obsessed-lesbian](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-hypnokink-group/) - 11/29 - Due to a last minute presenter illness, we must reschedule tonight's event. We apologize for any inconvenience! (TES Hypnokink Group Presents: Using Their Pleasure Against Them with sex-obsessed-lesbian) Keep an eye out for this event in the future. Thank you and please pass this information along. - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-12/) - Free and open to all members with a current ID card. Come hear what the board is working on, offer feedback/suggestions, or volunteer to help out! - [TES Presents: The Jolly Bloody Good Holiday Play Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-the-jolly-bloody-good-holiday-play-party/) - Ah, the holidays… that time of year when we gather round the parlour to play games involving bowls of flaming fruits, when naughty children face beatings and kidnappings from Germanic folk demons, and when we all hope we’re the lucky one to find the glass pickle. Sound strange? Well that’s how things were done back - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: The Ugly Sweater Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-the-ugly-sweater-edition/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES Rope Group: From West to East, with BoundtoFly](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group/) - In this novice level class, we'll examine the tricks and techniques that are unique to Japanese-style Shibari and move from basic western techniques to the flowing aesthetics of Shibari. We'll review the basics of western style (reverse tension and cinching) then move on to shibari. Participants must know be able to tie a basic single - [TES Novice & Newcomers Group: Negotiation for a Scene, with Akabi](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group/) - So you and someone(s) else want to scene? Now what? If you've ever been at a loss for how to negotiate, this workshop is for you. We will explore how to negotiate ethically and effectively. This class will focus on the concepts of consent, vetting, strategies for negotiating, topics to cover during negotiation, and common - [TES Kink Play Stations](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-kink-play-stations-2/) - TES Members $5 Students, Senior Citizens, & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm Here’s your chance to try out different ways to play! We’ll have stations set up for Hypnokink, Impact Play (Caning, Flogging, etc.), Violet Wands and Bondage, - [Tie & Draw (Live Drawing Session): Holiday Edition, with Master Fine Arse](https://www.tes.org/event/tie-draw-live-drawing-session-holiday-edition-with-master-fine-arse/) - Join Master Fine Arse for a fun evening of kinky live drawing and art making. - [State of Submission Panel Discussion, moderated by Jaden](https://www.tes.org/event/state-of-submission-panel-discussion-moderated-by-jaden/) - Join us for an evening where we talk about what s-types look for in Dominants, how the D/s or M/s dynamic is maintained, and what particular challenges are being faced. - [Pain Processing Panel Discussion, moderated by Jinx](https://www.tes.org/event/pain-processing-panel-discussion-moderated-by-jinx/) - TES Members $5 Students, Senior Citizens, & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm Alchemical Studios, 3rd Floor, Room C Pain is the experience of intense sensation, and a dynamic, significant part of BDSM. But what is it? More importantly, - [TES Writers Group - Editing: The Good, the Bad, and the Detrimental](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-editing-the-good-the-bad-and-the-detrimental/) - TES Members $5 Students, Senior Citizens, & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm Editing is good, to a point, but sometimes your inner critic can smother your creative process. Join us for a discussion about editing, and how to - [Consent: Event Producers & Group Organizers Roundtable](https://www.tes.org/event/consent-event-producers-group-organizers-roundtable/) - TES Members $5 Students, Senior Citizens, & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm Running a kink event poses no shortage of challenges, not least of which are those in the arena of consent. Join us as we continue the - [TES Writers Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-5/) - Come join the TES Writers Group to share work and discuss creative writing for kink! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only - [Happy Holidays - No Class](https://www.tes.org/event/happy-holidays-no-class-4/) - [Happy Holidays - No Class](https://www.tes.org/event/happy-holidays-no-class-3/) - [Happy Holidays - No Class](https://www.tes.org/event/happy-holidays-no-class-2/) - [Happy Holidays - No Class](https://www.tes.org/event/happy-holidays-no-class/) - We hope to see you in the new year for our first class of 2018 on January 9th! - [HANUKKAH – TES CLOSED](https://www.tes.org/event/hanukkah-tes-closed/) - Happy holiday! - [TES Writers Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-4/) - Come join the TES Writers Group to share work and discuss creative writing for kink! - [TES Presents: Your First Flight - Beginning Suspension, with Belle](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-your-first-flight-beginning-suspension-with-belle/) - LOCATION, COST, & REGISTRATION INFO TBD Students will gain the skills and tools necessary to safely do basic rope suspensions. This course will focus on both topping and bottoming skills allowing the participants to grow as a team tying together. Tops will learn about chest harnesses, suspension lines, suspension positions and balance, and communication during - [TES Presents: How to Support Survivors of Sexual Trauma, with Art Amiss* at Parthenon Studios](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-how-to-support-survivors-of-sexual-trauma/) - An informative talk about what victims go through, what they need & how to prevent more victimization. How to help give survivors continuing support & help those recently victimized to feel empowered to go from victim to survivor. Let's change things together. Let's work to help build up survivors in the scene. Art Amiss has - [Novice & Newcomers Group -- The Smart Ass’ Guide to Being a Newbie, with Jaden, meatcandy and others](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group-tba/) - Join us for an open discussion with some self-described smart asses. Learn how to navigate the minefields of meeting, flirting, negotiating, and generally finding your way around the scene. Get some candid advice, for smart asses, by smart asses, about how to find your way without being (too much of) an asshole. Novice and Newcomers - [TES Novice & Newcomers Munch: The Poultry Fisting Edition, with Meatcandy and Relevant Username](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-munch-the-poultry-fisting-edition-with-meatcandy-and-relevant-username/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [TES Presents: Consent in Power Exchange Panel Discussion, moderated by Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-consent-in-power-exchange-panel-discussion/) - Come join us as we continue this conversation started at the joint TES/NCSF Consent Summit! We will discuss the obstacles we all face within our power exchange identities and relationships. Panelist to be announced. Some topics for discussion: How do you negotiate for power play in a play scene vs in a long-term relationship? What are - [TES Writers Group - Long form Writing: How to Just Sit Down and Do It.](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-3/) - To mark the beginning of Nanowrimo, we will be discussing productivity tricks, idea on the writing process, and what we all use for inspiration for our meatier projects. Please bring something that you are working on, or have done previously, for a partner critique following the discussion. If you do not have anything you would - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-11/) - Open to members with a membership card. Location TBA. - [Election day - PLEASE VOTE!](https://www.tes.org/event/election-day-please-vote/) - Civic engagement is kinky as hell and sexy to boot. We don't care who you vote for, but please make time to exercise your power by voting today! - [TES Rope Group: TBA](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-rope-group-tba/) - Stay tuned for more info about this next class with the TES Rope Group! - [TES Hypnokink Group: Hypnotic Touch with D-Artagnan](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group/) - This is a beginner to intermediate friendly class. Having an understanding of touch and movement can be as important as one’s grasp of language and communication when crafting hypnotic sensations. If used with intent and a good understanding of your partner, physical interaction can act as a suggestion in and of itself. Looking at the - [TES Writer's Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group-2/) - Snacks and Drinks will be available. Join Us For our new Open Mic Night! Everyone is welcome, and no one is required to read. As this is our first meeting, there is no theme provided. We will begin with a brief discussion of what people hope to get out of a writer's group, followed by - [TES Writer's Group](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-writers-group/) - Snacks and Drinks will be available. Join Us For our new Open Mic Night! Everyone is welcome, and no one is required to read. As this is our first meeting, there is no theme provided. We will begin with a brief discussion of what people hope to get out of a writer's group, followed by - [TES Novice & Newcomers Munch: The Great Pumpkin Spice Massacre Edition, with Meatcandy and Relevant Username](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-munch-the-great-pumpkin-spice-massacre-edition-with-meatcandy-and-relevant-username/) - Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with - [Novice & Newcomers Group – Screw You Again! Non-sexual Kink, part 2](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-screw-you-again-non-sexual-kink-part-2/) - A continuation of last months discussion: For most people in the scene, sex and kink go hand in hand. But what about when it doesn’t? Rein will be joining Jaden and Gina as they offer ideas, explanations, definitions, and answers to those pesky questions you have about Asexuals, Sexual Disorders, and how intimacy works when - [Hypnokink Group - Hypnokink Trance Social](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-class-tbd/) - Come meet up, socialize, ask questions, and play with techniques you already know or ones learned over the last weekend with Wiseguy! - [Leather Academy: Odile Gets Schooled](https://www.tes.org/event/leather-academy-odile-gets-schooled/) - Once upon a time, Odile wondered where we as kinksters came from. Probably not the stork, although YKINMKBYKIO. After a few conversations with fellow kinksters about what happens when a Leather Top and a Bootblack love each other very much, she realized leather wasn't a reference to materials for floggers and whips; Leather is a - [TES Annual Membership Meeting and Board Elections](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-annual-membership-meeting-and-board-elections/) - The 2017 TES Annual Meeting and Elections will take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, in accordance with the Bylaws of TES. Every year, TES membership elects new members of the board of directors for either 1 or 2 year terms. Please join us in selecting this coming year's Board of Directors, either via in - [Shenanigans and Fuckery- Escape From This One!, with Dr. Blackwell](https://www.tes.org/event/shenanigans-and-fuckery-escape-from-this-one-with-dr-blackwell/) - Welcome everyone! Dr. Blackwell here, with a class that will teach you the basics for creating inescapable ties. Have you ever tried to tie up your friend, partner, cousin, stuffie, kitchen chair, etc just to see if they can get out of it? If you like rope, I bet you have tried this once or - [Rope Group: Sadistic Rope for Novices, with Sasori_D](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-sadistic-rope-for-novices-with-sasori_d/) - Sadistic rope is one of the most intense types of scenes that two people can engage in, bringing both the top and bottom to their limits, and often blurring the lines between pain and pleasure. In this hands-on class, we will cover a glimpse into Sasori_D's approach to sadistic rope scenes at a conceptual and practical level, with an - [Rope Group: Rope Intro Novice/Intermediate with Bound to Fly ](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-rope-intro-noviceintermediate-with-bound-to-fly/) - BoundtoFly may have a super-secret surprise guest from out of town to share with us! Stay tuned for more info! 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 Please note the LOCATION: Alchemical Theatre Laboratory Elevator - [DW/sm Group: Fetishwear Workshop](https://www.tes.org/event/dwsm-group-fetishwear-workshop/) - For the ghoulish month of October, you want to look your fetish best! Halloween was MADE for fetish, so here's a workshop to help you look your drop dead sexiest! Join the Dominant Women/submissive men's group to learn all about Fetish Wear! Learn how to dress for your body type, gender identity, and to project - [Sadistic Women’s Panel, moderated by meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/sadistic-womens-panel-moderated-by-meatcandy/) - Stay tuned for more info about this panel moderated by TES's own meatcandy! 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 Please note the LOCATION: Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 2nd Floor, Lab Elevator access is available but - [TES Pre-Party Munch, Hosted by Ramon and Jinx](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-pre-party-munch-hosted-by-ramon-and-jinx/) - Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night! - [TES Presents: Ass-ablanca- A Night of Kink Noir](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-ass-ablanca-a-night-of-kink-noir/) - Be you the grizzled private dick or a dangerous thug, the deadly femme-fatale or the naive ingenue, join TES on Saturday, October 7th, for a night of kinky fun right out of classic Hollywood! - [Consent Summit in New York City](https://www.tes.org/event/consent-summit-in-new-york-city/) - The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom and TES present the Consent Summit, an all-day event of workshops and discussions on consent in New York City. - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: The Back to School Edition, with meatcandy & RelevantUserName](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-the-back-to-school-edition-with-meatcandy-relevantusername/) - Come hang out with some fun, kinky people on a Saturday night in NYC! - [Novice and Newcomers Group: Screw You- An Introduction to Nonsexual Kink, with Jaden and Gina](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-and-newcomers-group-screw-you-an-introduction-to-nonsexual-kink-with-jaden-and-gina/) - 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 Please note the LOCATION: Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 2nd Floor, Lab Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390 For most people in the scene, sex - [DW/sm Group-- Submissives who adore Dominant Women: Panel Discussion, moderated by John-jon](https://www.tes.org/event/dwsm-group-submissives-who-adore-dominant-women-panel-discussion-moderated-by-john-jon/) - 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 Please note the LOCATION: Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 2nd Floor, Lab Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390 Join us as a panel of male-bodied, - [Meet the Candidates for the Upcoming Elections](https://www.tes.org/event/meet-the-candidates-for-the-upcoming-elections/) - Come meet the candidates running for the board of elections and hear their ideas for how to make TES better and better! The 2017 TES Annual Meeting and Elections will take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, in accordance with the Bylaws of TES. Every year, TES membership elects new members of the board of directors - [Rope Group: CLASS TBD](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-class-tbd/) - Join us for a meeting of the TES Rope Group for a fun exploration of rope bondage! Stay tuned for more details! 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 Please note the LOCATION: Alchemical Theatre - [TES-TNG Quickies](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tng-quickies-2/) - Join us for a night of short presentations on a wide array of topics by your fellow TNGers. - [TES Group Excursion to the New York Renaissance Faire](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-group-excursion-to-the-new-york-renaissance-faire/) - $51.50 for admission and roundtrip bus from Port Authority Join TES as we take a day trip to the 40th Annual New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo Park. It's Pirate Weekend, so prepare to be boarded, Matey, as the Shire is overrun with privateers and buccaneers! Learn to speak and fight like a pirate all - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: The “It’s Bigger on the Inside” Edition](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-the-its-bigger-on-the-inside-edition/) - Come hang out with some fun, kinky people on a Saturday night in NYC! - [TES Volunteer Appreciation Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-volunteer-appreciation-party/) - Invite-only party in appreciation of our amazing TES volunteers and their guests! - [Novice and Newcomers Group: "So top me maybe" : an introduction to the bottom side of the slash" with Jaden](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-and-newcomers-group-getting-started-as-a-bottommasochist-with-jaden/) - Join Jaden for an evening of tips, explanations, and questions answered for those who might be new to the bottom side of the slash. - [Hypnokink Group : Fractionation and Phenomena: A Beginner’s Guide to Making it Look Easy with D-Artagnan](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-fractionation-and-phenomena-a-beginners-guide-to-making-it-look-easy-with-d-artagnan/) - Touching on what subject and hypnotist alike need to build these skills in this lecture style class; we’ll be breaking apart impressive scenes and giving attendees a good foundation to build their most unique and personal fantasies off of. - [Chest Harnesses for Suspension that Aren't TKs, with Belle-](https://www.tes.org/event/chest-harnesses-for-suspension-that-arent-tks-with-belle/) - 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 Please note the LOCATION: Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 3rd Floor, Studio C Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390 People choose not to use - [Harnesses for Dynamic Suspension Peer Learning, with Belle-](https://www.tes.org/event/harnesses-for-dynamic-suspension-peer-learning-with-belle/) - This class is designed to help you learn what (if any) modifications you can make to your harness to increase stability and decrease problems during dynamic suspension. - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-10/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [DM/sw Group: Caning for Pain, Fun, or Punishment, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/dmsw-group-caning-for-pain-fun-or-punishment-with-ramon/) - Learn about the materials, vendors, resources, and techniques for this simple, yet oh so versatile and fun method of inducing pain. - [Kink-provisation: Applying Improv Theater Principles to Kink Relationships in order to Enhance Communication, Creativity, & Collaboration, with MasterfulTouch](https://www.tes.org/event/kink-provisation-applying-improv-theater-principles-to-kink-relationships-in-order-to-enhance-communication-creativity-collaboration-with-masterfultouch-2/) - Go behind the curtain and into the mind of improvisers and leave with ways to be more confident individuals, better relationship partners and with new ways to explore our possibilities. - [Decompression and Stress Management Workshop with Lia Leto](https://www.tes.org/event/decompression-and-stress-management-workshop-with-lia-leto/) - This workshop will focus on various introductory techniques for stress management and decompression including basic breathing postures, mental imagery exercises, and guided meditation. - [Fetish Workers & DW/sm Groups: Ballbusting with ComtesseAurora & KilimanjaroDan](https://www.tes.org/event/fetish-workers-dwsm-groups-ballbusting-with-comtesseaurora-kilimanjarodan/) - This class will explore some of the many motivations behind ballbusting as a kink, several techniques, and a discussion of safety and health considerations. - [Rope Handling II - Refining the Details and Skills for Performance, with Andrapoloutropon](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-handling-ii-refining-the-details-and-skills-for-performance-with-andrapoloutropon/) - This class will focus on improving finger and hand technique to improve tying, refining the use of some skills learned in Rope Handling I, and introduce rope handling techniques and ideas for performance, aesthetics, and suspension. - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-9/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [Breath Play Workshop, with Orpheus Black](https://www.tes.org/event/breath-play-workshop-with-orpheus-black/) - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TES MEMBERS $25.00 in advance, must show card on arrival (at door, $30 cash) NON-MEMBERS $35.00 in advance (at door, $40 cash) PROFESSIONAL FETISH WORKERS $25.00 in advance, must show business card or ad on arrival (at door, $30 cash) Doors open at 1:00 pm, Workshop begins - [TES Pre-Pride Party Munch, hosted by Astro & twistedleather](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-pre-pride-party-munch-hosted-by-astro-twistedleather/) - Kick off NYC Pride Weekend in style with TES! - [March with TES at NYC Pride!](https://www.tes.org/event/march-with-tes-at-nyc-pride/) - Join TES as we return to the NYC Pride March! - [TES Fest Preview](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fest-preview/) - Come by and hear directly from some of the team members working feverishly to make TES Fest 2017 the best one yet! This meeting is FREE! - [TES @ Folsom Street East](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-folsom-street-east/) - This year TES is sharing a table with NCSF! Come by and say hi! - [Conflict De-Escalation Workshop, with Lia Leto](https://www.tes.org/event/conflict-de-escalation-workshop-with-lia-leto/) - An overview of non-violent communication strategies for the effective handling of charged situations, especially those that arise in kink venues, e.g., dungeons, play parties and kink conventions. - [TES at NYC Pride: The Rally](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-at-nyc-pride-the-rally/) - Join TES as NYC Pride takes the Rally back into the streets! - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: The Verge of TES Fest Edition, with Meatcandy and RelevantUsername](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-the-verge-of-tes-fest-edition-with-meatcandy-and-relevantusername/) - Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night! - [TES Presents: The Fight For Your Right to Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-the-fight-for-your-right-to-party/) - TES Members $20 Non-Members $30 THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE TES PARTY. Attendees must show valid membership card. If you are not already a TES member, become one today! In order to attend this party you must be: - a TES member - the guest of a TES member - an affiliate organization member - the guest - [Novice & Newcomers Group: BDSM & the Law: An Ex SVU Sargent's Perspective](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-bdsm-the-law-an-ex-svu-sargents-perspective/) - Join us for an evening as we sift out myths from facts, drawing from a recently retired Sargent’s experience in the Special Victims Division of the NYPD. - [Rope Group: Hand and Finger Micro Bondage, with Dov](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-june-monthly-meeting/) - Stay tuned! More details to come . . . - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-8/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [TES-TNG Group: Rhythms in Impact: From the Sensual to the Sadistic, with Rein Seiburi](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tng-group-rhythms-in-impact-from-the-sensual-to-the-sadistic-with-rein-seiburi/) - Learn tools to effectively create any kind of impact scene, from the sensual to the sadistic, and make it awesome! - [TES Dungeon Monitor Training Workshop](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-dungeon-monitor-training-workshop-2/) - This comprehensive introduction to DMing will cover everything you need to know to get started DMing at TES events and TES Fest. Experienced DMs are invited to attend as a refresher and to share their wisdom. - [CPR/First Aid/Blood-borne Pathogens Certification All Day Workshop](https://www.tes.org/event/cprfirst-aidblood-borne-pathogens-certification-all-day-workshop/) - We have a few spots left which we’re opening up to members only in our all day workshop in three certifications: CPR, First Aid and Blood-borne Pathogens. - [DM/sw Group: Overcoming Obstacles in D/s, A Guided Discussion](https://www.tes.org/event/dmsw-group-overcoming-obstacles-in-ds-a-guided-discussion/) - Join the DM/sw Group -- and special guests! -- for a guided discussion on the obstacles we all face within our power exchange identities and relationships. - [Bondage Group: Bring Rope, Let’s Tie! with Dov](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-bring-rope-lets-tie-with-dov-2/) - Bring rope to tie with, and/or a willingness to be tied, and join us for an open evening of learning, sharing and practicing! - [Fetish Workers Group: Networking and Troubleshooting, with ComtesseAurora and Meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fetish-workers-group-networking-and-troubleshooting-with-comtesseaurora-and-meatcandy/) - Are you new to fetish work, looking to up your game, share your success with others, or just looking to network with other professionals? Come join us and collaborate on making our community even better. - [TES-TNG Bi-Monthly Excursion to "Words: A Documentary"](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tng-bi-monthly-excursion-to-words-a-documentary/) - PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE ADMISSION: $15 per person We will meet first at Bibble & Sip at noon for coffee, sweets, and socializing before heading over to the screening. MEETUP LOCATION (12:00 pm): Bibble & Sip 253 West 51st Street New York, NY 10019 SCREENING LOCATION (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm) Broadway Comedy Club 318 - [TES Hypnokink Group: Induction Masterclass](https://www.tes.org/event/mayhypno2017/) - Structured as an open critique, this masterclass allows you to practice anything from the most basic to the trickiest inductions in front of practitioners of all skill levels and proclivities. - [TES Kink Play Stations](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-kink-play-stations/) - Here’s your chance to try out different ways to play! - [Novice & Newcomers Munch with Meatcandy and RelevantUsername](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-with-meatcandy-and-relevantusername/) - Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night! - [Sex Workers’ Rights: What You Should Know, What You Can Do, with Desmond Ravenstone, NCSF](https://www.tes.org/event/fetish-workers-group-sex-workers-rights-what-you-should-know-what-you-can-do-with-desmond-ravenstone-ncsf/) - Join Desmond Ravenstone – director of NCSF’s Sex Work Project – in a timely discussion of organized efforts to abolish sex work, and how individuals and groups can help sex workers advocate for their rights. - [Hypnokink Group: Setting Your Subjects Up for Success with sex-obsessed-lesbian](https://www.tes.org/event/june17hypno/) - How can we as hypnotists make sure that our subjects have a successful and empowering trance experience, and come away from it knowing that hypnosis is a thing that they can do? Come discuss! - [TES Dungeon Monitor Training Workshop](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-dungeon-monitor-training-workshop/) - Do you know a thing or two about dungeon safety? Have you had a less than perfect experience with a Dungeon Monitor at a party and thought, “I can do better”? Maybe you just have a fetish for neon-yellow traffic vests? If you answered yes to any of these questions . . . TES' DM - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-7/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [Novice & Newcomers Group: MASOCURIOUS? A Masochists on Masochists Discussion, with Jaden & Jinx](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-apr2017/) - Join Jaden and Jinx for an enlightening conversation on masochism and kink. - [Bondage Group: Bring Rope, Let’s Tie! with Dov](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-bring-rope-lets-tie-with-dov/) - Whether you’re starting out or starting a dojo, it’s great to have opportunities to keep learning, sharing and practicing. Bring rope to tie with, and/or a willingness to be tied, and join us for an open evening. - [TES Presents: The Black, Blue, and Green Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-presents-the-black-blue-and-green-party/) - Are you a rope bondage enthusiast with a wild hair for natural fibers? Do you prefer impact play to ecological impact? Perhaps you just enjoy running around Au Naturel? Then join TES on Earth Day for our Black, Blue, and Green Party! - [DW/sm Group: "ILL" Communication, with Mistress Leigh](https://www.tes.org/event/dwsm-group-ill-communication-with-mistress-leigh/) - Understanding BDSM jargon, connotations, linguistics, and body language is the first key to kink. The second is understanding how to communicate your own intentions using those tools. Come learn them! - [TES Excursion: "Kinky Shorts" @ CineKink NYC](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-excursion-kinky-shorts-cinekink-nyc/) - ADMISSION: Tickets to CineKink NYC screenings are $11 Seniors & Students $8 18 and over only. We will meet at Anthology Film Archives (32 Second Ave. at 2nd Street) at 9:00 pm. The screening begins at 9:15 pm. For more information and to buy tickets, CLICK HERE. On Thursday, March 16th at 9:15 pm, CineKink - [TES-TNG Excursion to the Coffee & Tea Festival NYC](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tng-excursion-to-the-coffee-tea-festival-nyc/) - ADMISSION: $7.55 online in advance $10 at the door (if available day of) We will be meeting at the front entrance of the Brooklyn EXPO Center at 2:30 pm in order to take advantage of the 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm "Rush Hour" ticket. If the event sells out, tickets will NOT be available at - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-6/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [Whips 101 Workshop, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/whips-101-with-ramon/) - Join Ramon for a beginners intensive workshop on single-tail whips. - [ZAMIL in NYC! Suspensions, Transitions and Emergency in Full Flight Intensive](https://www.tes.org/event/zamil-in-nyc-suspensions-transitions-and-emergency-in-full-flight-intensive/) - PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE 3-DAY WEEKEND PACKAGE: TES Member Participating Couple $395 Non-Member Participating Couple $485 TES Member Observer, per person $90 Non Member Observer, per person $110 To confirm TES Member pricing, bring your membership card or show your emailed confirmation of membership at the door. Individual day tickets on sale Tuesday, April 18th. - [ZAMIL in NYC! Mindfulness in Rope Intensive](https://www.tes.org/event/zamil-in-nyc-mindfulness-in-rope-intensive/) - PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE 3-DAY WEEKEND PACKAGE: TES Member Participating Couple $395 Non-Member Participating Couple $485 TES Member Observer, per person $90 Non Member Observer, per person $110 To confirm TES Member pricing, bring your membership card or show your emailed confirmation of membership at the door. Individual day tickets on sale Tuesday, April 18th. - [ZAMIL in NYC! Performances and Rope Workshop](https://www.tes.org/event/zamil-in-nyc-performances-and-rope-workshop/) - PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE 3-DAY WEEKEND PACKAGE: TES Member Participating Couple $395 Non-Member Participating Couple $485 TES Member Observer, per person $90 Non Member Observer, per person $110 To confirm TES Member pricing, bring your membership card or show your emailed confirmation of membership at the door. Individual day tickets on sale Tuesday, April 18th. - [TES Hypnokink Group Presents: Redrum - Hypnotic Death Play with Jaden](https://www.tes.org/event/aprilhypno/) - Stay tuned for class details. - [Membership Meeting & Pizza Social](https://www.tes.org/event/membership-meeting-pizza-social/) - TES Members Only. Please bring your TES Membership card. - [TES-TNG Group: How to Play Now without Paying Later, with Sir Vice & Soumise](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tng-group-how-to-play-now-without-paying-later-with-sir-vice-soumise/) - Let’s face it, as much as we might wish it so, one day we will no longer be in our 20’s, but hopefully we’ll still be inhabiting our body. Come learn how our play today could impact the long term health of our body, and how to mitigate it. - [DM/sw Group: Flogging for Fun, Pain & Punishment, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/dmsw-group-april-meeting/) - Come learn the basics of flogging! - [Novice & Newcomers Group: Tying and Untying, with Belle-](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-tying-and-untying-with-belle/) - This class focuses on letting go of "traditional" forms and ties and bringing to focus on to listening to the rope and letting it tell you where it wants to go next. - [Rope Group: Busting Rope Myths, with Belle-](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-busting-rope-myths-with-belle/) - In this class, we are going to discuss and then try (hands-on) some of those things that we've been taught always to do or never to do. - [Novice & Newcomers Munch, with Garwyn & RelevantUserName](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-with-gigi-meatcandy/) - Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night! - [Bondage & Body Manipulation, with AndraPoloutropon](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-body-manipulation-with-andrapoloutropon/) - Body manipulation is one way to make the act of tying a more fun, connected experience for both partners. The class will focus on a variety of ways students can manipulate their partner’s body during a scene to cause pleasure or pain. - [Bondage Group: Bring Rope, Let’s Tie! with Dov](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-monthly-roundtable/) - Whether you’re starting out or starting a dojo, it’s great to have opportunities to keep learning, sharing and practicing. Bring rope to tie with, and/or a willingness to be tied, and join us for an open evening. - [POSTPONED to 3/22: DW/sm Group: "ILL" Communication, with Mistress Leigh](https://www.tes.org/event/dwsm-group-monthly-meeting-with-mistress-leigh/) - POSTPONED to 3/22 - [Novice & Newcomers Group: Practical Negotiation: From Hesitant to Hot Scenes! Panel Discussion](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-monthly-meeting-2/) - As with most things in BDSM, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all when it comes to Negotiation. Come learn from our wonderful panelists as they share personal experience, advice and knowledge. - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: The Magically Delicious Edition, with Gigi & Meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-the-magically-delicious-edition-with-gigi-meatcandy/) - Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night! - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-5/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [The Concept of Consent, with Master Kaddan](https://www.tes.org/event/the-concept-of-consent-with-master-kaddon/) - This talk will cover the idea of consent, both giving and receiving, as it relates to the BDSM and M/s lifestyles. - [POSTPONED: Two-Way Tying, with Rough Mercies](https://www.tes.org/event/two-way-tying-with-rough-mercies/) - Two-Way Tying is a new approach to bondage created by Rough Mercies that facilitates high-energy, aggressive play. This class is great for all levels, from beginner to advanced. - [Intimate Interrogations, with Mr. Taqtiks](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-intimate-interrogations-with-mr-taqtiks/) - Come learn how to engage in interrogation and hypnosis play from a lifestyle perspective considering risks and within negotiated limits. - [Fetish Workers Group: Hypnosis for Fetish Workers and Everyone Else!](https://www.tes.org/event/fetish-workers-group-hypnosis-for-fetish-workers-and-everyone-else/) - Learn about mind control fetish, how hypnosis works, and how to integrate hypnosis into a very sexy, powerful scene. - [Pre-Valentine Party Munch, hosted by Mistress Leigh and Astro](https://www.tes.org/event/pre-valentine-party-munch/) - Once you've had your fill of chocolate and rose petals, we bet you're ready for a taste of the thorns . . . and NYC diner food! - [TES Hypnokink Group Presents: Lets Trance with ZanyM & D-Artagnan!](https://www.tes.org/event/febhypnokink/) - 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 Come out and explore ideas you have and learn from experienced mentors at the February Hypnokink meeting. Have questions or want to work something out? Did you learn - [TES' Bloody Valentine's Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-bloody-valentines-party/) - Once you've had your fill of chocolate and rose petals, we bet you're ready for a taste of the thorns. Come celebrate cardiac fetishization with TES at our My Bloody Valentine Party! - [TES Novice & Newcomers Group: Cherry Popping with Lord Zero & Odile](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group-cherry-popping-with-lord-zero-odile/) - We’ll go through important terms, ideas, practices, protocols, safety measures, etc., and share experiences and answer questions to help you find your way around the scene and all the sensual, and savage, delights it has to offer. - [Tame Your Man: Tying and Controlling Your Man, with BoundToFly](https://www.tes.org/event/tame-your-man-tying-and-controlling-your-man-with-boundtofly/) - Rope bondage can be a great deal of erotic fun. In this workshop, we’ll take a look at fun ways of tying and controlling your man with rope. - [Floor Play As Your Forte AKA Bondage Breakdancin, with BOSS BONDAGE](https://www.tes.org/event/floor-play-as-your-forte-aka-bondage-breakdancin-with-boss-bondage/) - Rope bondage can be used for so many great things, for restraint, as a component but not total focus of overall play, connection, intimacy and catharsis. This class is about combining all of those things. - [Asymmetrical Bondage: Beauty in Chaos, with BOSS BONDAGE](https://www.tes.org/event/asymmetrical-bondage-beauty-in-chaos-with-boss-bondage/) - This class is about letting go of all our notions concerning bondage and start throwing rope among chaos. We will cover some ties that take us down the dark dirty path towards asymmetrical bondage. More than just covering ties though, we will be trying to make up some new ones. - [Hypnokink Group: Ten Essential Skills for Ethical Erotic Hypnosis with MrDream](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnomar17/) - As a hypnotist or a subject there are many ways we can explore together, and with care, caution, communication and consent. Come learn ways to avoid many of the risks associated with playing with the mind. - [Pallet Wrap Suspensions, with Alex & Madeline](https://www.tes.org/event/pallet-wrap-suspensions-with-alex-madeline/) - This class focuses on using easily-obtainable packing materials to do beautiful, dramatic suspensions, with the added bonus of comfort (or not, if that's what you're going for!) - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: Beat My Valentine Edition, with Gigi and meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-beat-my-valentine-edition-with-gigi-and-meatcandy/) - Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night! - [DM/sw Group: D/s 101, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/dmsw-group-ds-101-with-ramon/) - So you're interested in power-exchange… Now what? This lecture is about the foundations and skills necessary to successfully create and/or better develop power exchange relationships. - [Rope Group: Rope Bondage Basics, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-bondage-basics-with-ramon/) - Dying to tie someone up? Don’t know where to start? This is the hands-on class for you! - [TES-TNG Quickies](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tng-quickies/) - Join us for TES-TNG Quickies, a night of short presentations on a wide array of topics by your fellow TNGers. - [TES-TNG Excursion to Gay Gotham and Activist New York at MCNY](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tng-excursion-to-gay-gotham-and-activist-new-york-at-mcny/) - SUGGESTED ADMISSION: Adults $14 Students $10 with ID Miss out on last month's presentation on the history of New York kink and activism in the scene? Or maybe you made it and are eager to learn even more? Join TES-TNG as we follow up with a visit to the Museum of the City of - [Hypnokink Group: "What a Shock!" - A Hypnokink Foray Into Electrical Play! With Baron Voltage](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-what-a-shock-a-hypnokink-foray-into-electrical-play-with-baron-voltage/) - Ever want to know the buzz of a violet wand without all the equipment needed? Join Baron Voltage in his quest to see just how shocking your play can get, from the downright pleasurable, to the delightfully sadistic! - [Joint Rope/Fetish Worker Group: Drop Dead Sexy Rope for Professionals, with Dov](https://www.tes.org/event/joint-ropefetish-worker-group-quick-and-easy-rope-for-fetish-workers-with-dov/) - Come to this masterclass-format workshop and give your skills that finesse, that special "je ne sais quois" that makes rope so. damn. sexy. This class is designed for fetish professionals but open and welcoming to all. - [Restorative & Transformative Justice Roundtable, with ChrisMarks of CRF](https://www.tes.org/event/transformative-justice-roundtable-with-chrismarks-and-lia-leto-of-crf/) - 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 The BDSM community continues to struggle with consent-related issues, and tried various methods to reduce consent-related conflicts. These methods include banning, outing (abuse, behavior, persona, etc.), flaming on social media, - [Sensual Domination, with Spike](https://www.tes.org/event/sensual-domination-with-spike/) - 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 The definition of “sensual” is 1. affecting any of the senses; and 2. relating to gratification of the physical and especially the sexual appetites. Sensual domination encompasses - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-4/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [TES Novice & Newcomers Group: TES Kink Play Stations](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-group-tes-kink-play-stations/) - Here's your chance to try out different ways to play! There will be plenty of opportunity to give or receive sensation in a fun, laid-back environment with experienced kinksters. - [TES Fetish Workers Group: 2nd Annual Fetish Workers Panel](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fetish-workers-group-2nd-annual-fetish-workers-panel/) - TES has gathered a panel of fetish workers to come speak about their experiences and answer questions. - [Hypnokink Group: Rapid Inductions 101 & Hypnosis Performance Techniques with Mr. Goodfellow](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-rapid-inductions-101-hypnosis-performance-techniques-with-mr-goodfellow/) - Rapid Inductions create a trance state in mere seconds. Learn how to perform them, and the mechanics behind how they work. - [TES-TNG: From Sex Parties to Political Parties: A Brief History of New York Kink](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tng-monthly-meeting-with-gonzo/) - Join Efrain John Gonzalez for a look back at New York City since the 1980's, when the old meatpacking district was packed with some of the kinkiest, sleaziest and craziest bars and one-of-a-kind underground clubs in Manhattan! - [TES Annual Holiday Potluck](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-annual-holiday-potluck/) - This is the one can’t-miss event of the season—filled with friends, food, fun, and . . . TES' Dirty Santa Holiday Gift Exchange! - [Fetish Workers Group: Cocktail Hour at Art Bar](https://www.tes.org/event/fetish-workers-group-cocktail-hour-at-art-bar/) - This month, come join the Fetish Workers Group for a cocktail hour at Art Bar in the West Village, co-hosted by Comtesse Aurora and Mistress Leigh! Come meet other fetish workers of all stripes: femdom, cam workers, teachers, vendors, crafters and more. In addition, attendees will be given a coupon for admission to the TES - [TES Members-Only Holiday Extravaganza](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-members-only-holiday-extravaganza/) - Is the office holiday party too tame for your tastes? Prefer your holidays on the NSFW side? Come jingle your bells with TES at our members-exclusive Holiday Party! - [Poly wants a beating: ethical non-monogamy and power exchange, with Meanstreakmilewide and keikilove](https://www.tes.org/event/poly-wants-a-beating-ethical-non-monogamy-and-power-exchange-with-meanstreakmilewide-and-keikilove/) - Join Meanstreakmilewide and his slave keikilove as they discuss ideas they have gathered from their time in the polyamorous community and how they are applying and adapting them to power exchange. - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-3/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [TES Novice & Newcomers Munch: the Ugly Sweater Edition, with Gigi and meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-munch-the-ugly-sweater-edition-with-gigi-and-meatcandy/) - Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night! - [Hypnokink Group : Applying Operant Conditioning to Hypnosis with Hypnosistrash](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-applying-operant-conditioning-to-hypnosis-with-hypnosistrash/) - Come learn how behaviorism can be applied to your subjects' individual needs and motivations and to create workable trance and effective suggestions using operant conditioning. - [Secret Lives of Service Submissives Panel Discussion, moderated by Greg1113](https://www.tes.org/event/secret-lives-of-service-submissives-panel-discussion-moderated-by-greg1113/) - Join us for a frank panel discussion, with five submissives about "what is going on in their heads." - [Mummification, with Gil Kessler](https://www.tes.org/event/mummification-with-gil-kessler/) - Learn how to mummify your partner in Saran Wrap or Vetrap as a colorful, secure and different form of bondage. - [Fetish Workers Group: Monthly Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/fetish-workers-group-monthly-meeting/) - 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 Stay tuned for more information . . . - [Pain Processing Panel, moderated by Jinx](https://www.tes.org/event/pain-processing-panel-moderated-by-jinx/) - Join a diverse panel of m-types, s-types, and bottoms as they discuss their experiences and perspectives on pain and pain processing in the scene, and delving deeper into what makes the agony so sweet! - [DW/sm Group: Last Supersized Circle of 2016!](https://www.tes.org/event/dwsm-group-monthly-meeting/) - 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 Come to the Dominant Women / submissive men special interest group for a TES Circle discussion of relationships, future directions of the group, and BDSM in the Internet - [State of Submission 2016 Panel Discussion, moderated by Odile](https://www.tes.org/event/state-of-submission-2016-panel-discussion-moderated-by-aurora/) - What does it mean to be a submissive, bottom or slave in today’s climate? Our panelists will represent a diversity of kinks, experience levels and perspectives. - [TES Novice & Newcomers Munch: Spanks and Thanks Edition, with Gigi & meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-munch-spanks-and-thanks-edition-with-gigi-meatcandy/) - Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night! - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [ELECTION DAY : TES CLOSED](https://www.tes.org/event/election-day-tes-closed/) - GO VOTE!!! - [Novice & Newcomers Group Roundtable: Dealing with Negativity in the Scene](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-monthly-meeting/) - 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 It's already tough enough navigating through unfamiliar terrain as a Novice or Newcomer. The BDSM community can feel like a minefield, especially at the beginning. Come join us - [TES Fetish Workers Group Media Workshop & Munch, with Aurora and Genevieve_A_P](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-fetish-workers-group-media-workshop-munch-with-aurora-and-genevieve_a_p/) - If you are a fetish worker who is interested in working on advertising materials, come join us and exchange ideas and expertise on creating websites, Fetlife profiles, Twitter accounts, and using websites such as Backpage, Niteflirt, and Eros. - [Bondage Tie and Draw, with Master FineArse](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-tie-and-draw-with-master-finearse/) - What better time to draw a model than when they are in bondage? Join us for a fun evening of art making! - [Bondage Group: Bring Rope, Let’s Tie](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-bring-rope-lets-tie-2/) - Whether you’re starting out or starting a dojo, it’s great to have opportunities to keep learning, sharing and practicing. Bring rope to tie with, and/or a willingness to be tied, and join us for an open evening. - [Pre-Pangea Class: Heavy Duty: Rope Suspension for Bigger Bodies, with BoundToFly](https://www.tes.org/event/pre-pangea-class-heavy-duty-rope-suspension-for-bigger-bodies-with-boundtofly/) - Tips and tricks for tying and suspending heavier, bigger bottoms. - [Hypnokink Group: A Beginner’s Guide to Erotic Hypnosis, with MrDream](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-a-beginners-guide-to-erotic-hypnosis-with-mrdream/) - Everything you wanted to know about using hypnosis for sex, kink and intimacy. - [Fetish Workers Group: Wrestling for Fetish Play, with VeVe](https://www.tes.org/event/fetish-workers-group-doom-maidens/) - Wrestling, fighting, struggle, physical domination, mmmm . . . Come learn more about your wrestling fetish! This class is designed for both fetish workers and private players - all are welcome! - [CANCELLED! DM/sw Group: “Bondage for the Escape Artist” with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/dmsw-group-bondage-for-the-escape-artist-with-ramon/) - Learn how to make it so your partner won’t want to escape your rope, with large doses of PAIN! and just plain clever rigging. - [TES 2016 Elections and Annual Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-2016-elections-and-annual-meeting/) - TES Members Only. - [Novice & Newcomers Group: Speedfriending and Social!](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-speedfriending-and-social/) - 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! - [Rope Group: Improving Your Rope Technique Masterclass, with AndraPoloutropon](https://www.tes.org/event/rope-group-improving-your-rope-technique-masterclass-with-andrapoloutropon/) - 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.” - [Meet the Candidates](https://www.tes.org/event/meet-the-candidates/) - 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. - [New York Renaissance Faire, with TES TNG](https://www.tes.org/event/new-york-renaissance-faire-with-tes-tng/) - 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 TNG Group: Better Brutality, with Bher](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tng-group-better-brutality-with-bher/) - 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 . . . - [TES School of Kink!](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-school-of-kink/) - 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 - [TES Novice & Newcomers Munch: Back to School Edition, with Gigi & meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-novice-newcomers-munch-back-to-school-edition-with-gigi-meatcandy/) - Want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? JOIN US! - [DM/sw Group: "Bondage and Floggers and BearClaws - Oh My?", with soumise](https://www.tes.org/event/dmsw-group-bondage-and-floggers-and-bearclaws-oh-my-with-soumise/) - They feel good, but why? -- Neurochemicals and, more importantly, the "Cinderella" tissue fascia, which can cause physiological reactions including symptoms of "drop". Explore different BDSM-based ways to stimulate and improve your fascial system's function and recovery, for both Tops and bottoms. - [Hypnokink Group: Fear Play from the Bottom's Perspective, with GleefulAbandon](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-september-meeting/) - . . . your BEST experience yet with the Hypnokink Group! - [TES Supersized Circle, with Jinx](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-supersized-circle-with-jinx/) - Join us for our monthly super-sized TES Circle. Every Circle is different, and every Circle is YOURS! - [TES / TES Fest Volunteer Appreciation Party](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-tes-fest-volunteer-appreciation-party/) - FREE Party for TES & TES Fest Volunteers. Invite Only. - [Sadistic Women Panel Discussion, moderated by meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/sadistic-women-panel-discussion-moderated-by-meatcandy/) - 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-- - [DW/sm Group: "Know Yourself, Know Your Kink", with Mistress Gabrielle & Velvet Contessa](https://www.tes.org/event/dwsm-group-know-yourself-know-your-kink-with-mistress-gabrielle-velvet-contessa/) - 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! - [Novice & Newcomers Group: Sharp & Pointy Workshop, featuring Kanan](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-group-sharp-pointy-workshop/) - We’ll be going over the many fun possibilities of playing with shiny sharp edges and points, inherent risks and safety considerations… and how to get started as a top or bottom! - [Rope Group: Futomomos, Leg & Arm Restraints, with Dov](https://www.tes.org/event/more-info-coming/) - 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 Futomomo (太腿) which means “fat leg” or “thigh” is the term for bent leg ties in Japan, usually called in the west “frogging” the leg . These are - [TES Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-board-of-directors-meeting/) - TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card. - [Fetish Workers Group: Round Table Discussion, with ComtesseAurora](https://www.tes.org/event/fetish-workers-group-with-aurora/) - 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 Interested in getting into the professional fetish business? Curious about those who do this thing we do on a professional level? Are you an established professional willing to - [DM/sw Group: Power Exchange for Newbs, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/dmsw-sig-power-exchange-for-newbs-with-ramon/) - So you're interested in power-exchange… Now what? This lecture is about the foundations and skills necessary to successfully create and/or better develop power exchange relationships. - [TES @ SCK: Starting Out Sadist (Beginners' Guide to Responsible Badassery), with Tantelle and meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-sck-starting-out-sadist-beginners-guide-to-responsible-badassery-with-tantelle-and-meatcandy/) - Starting out in the scene or just beginning to explore your badassery? Curious about being a responsible sadist or having a healthy interaction with one? Join us for the debut of TES at SCK! with the two co-facilitators of the TES Novice and Newcomers Group: Tantelle and meatcandy. - [Novice & Newcomers Munch: The Sizzling Summer Edition! hosted by Tantelle & meatcandy](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-newcomers-munch-the-sizzling-summer-edition-hosted-by-gigi-meatcandy/) - Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere! After dinner, coffee or a snack, we’ll go to a party together, where you will receive a discount on admission. - [Pre-Pangea Class: Dim Mak - Five Fingers of Death, with Ramon](https://www.tes.org/event/pre-pangea-class/) - With minimal effort, learn how to deliver maximum pain and torment using just your fingers, turning them into Fingers of Death! - [Bondage Group: Bring Rope, Let’s Tie](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-bring-rope-lets-tie/) - Whether you’re starting out or starting a dojo, it’s great to have opportunities to keep learning, sharing and practicing. Bring rope to tie with, and/or a willingness to be tied, and join us for an open evening. - [Sadists vs Masochists Panel Discussion](https://www.tes.org/event/sadists-vs-masochists-panel-discussion/) - 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 happens when you put sadists and masochists together on the same panel? Come Tuesday night to find out! We've invited sadists with extensive experience including Hidesthepig and Santos - [Hypnokink Group: Hypno-Quickies, A Show & Tell Tasting!](https://www.tes.org/event/hypnokink-group-hypno-quickies-a-show-tell-tasting/) - A wide variety of presenters will be demonstrating and teaching things they love to do in 15-20 minutes. - [Introduction to Canes – From Sensual to Searing, with Spike](https://www.tes.org/event/introduction-to-canes-from-sensual-to-searing-with-spike/) - Canes have a reputation for being harsh instruments for hard players or for punishment purposes. This is very true and works well for people who want to play in that realm – but it doesn't need to be that way for everyone or every scene! - [DW/sm Group: How to Find a Good Slave Candidate, with Tina Rock](https://www.tes.org/event/dwsm-group-how-to-find-a-good-slave-candidate-with-tina-rock/) - Tina Rock, who has led Knot For Everyone (KFE), the largest, most active BDSM support group in New Jersey since 2001, is a Dominant Woman with a system for finding a good slave candidate, and will explain and show you in detail at this TES Dominant Women / submissive men Group meeting. - [BDSM & The Law: A Defense Attorney’s Perspective (UPDATED & IMPROVED), with meanstreakmilewide](https://www.tes.org/event/bdsm-the-law-a-defense-attorneys-perspective-updated-improved-with-meanstreakmilewide/) - Last presented in August 2015, this is the UPDATED & IMPROVED Version! Some of the topics covered will include: Dos and Don'ts when interacting with law enforcement; What people should know about playing for pay; What happens when a lawyer needs to get involved (and how to avoid it!), and so on. - [Novice and Newcomers Group: Intro to Flogging, with ComtesseAurora](https://www.tes.org/event/novice-and-newcomers-group-intro-to-flogging-with-comtesseaurora/) - Interested in floggers, top or bottom, but don't know where to start? Not sure what a flogger even is? Come find out! Bottoms welcome and encouraged - this class is not just for tops!! - [More than Rope: Bondage Play Stations](https://www.tes.org/event/more-than-rope-bondage-play-stations/) - Join us for an array of bondage possibilities, from metal to mummification, duct tape to erotic hypnosis and much much more. - [Fetish Workers Group: Fetish Workers Circle, with ComtesseAurora](https://www.tes.org/event/fetish-workers-group-fetish-workers-circle-with-comtesseaurora/) - This special interest group will focus on issues that pertain to members of our community who also work in our community - in any capacity. We inaugurate this new Special Interest Group with a TES Circle, or moderated discussion among attendees, led by SIG leader Aurora (ComtesseAurora). Come talk, listen, mingle, bring a snack to share, and meet others in this community! - [Bondage Group: Foiling the Escape Artist, with Dov](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-foiling-the-escape-artist-with-dov/) - This is a workshop exploring various aspects of dealing with escape artist rope bottoms, and how just because you can tie a rope harness doesn't mean no one can escape it. - [TES Pre-Pangea Class: Waterboarding, with Alex and Madeline](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-pre-pangea-class-waterboarding-with-alex-and-madeline/) - Doors open at 6:30 pm - Class begins at 7:00 pm TES Members $20, Non-Members $25 All Workshop Attendees will receive a discount admission of $10 for Pangea afterwards! Waterboarding is the torture technique that tricks the victim’s brain into believing it is drowning by using an understanding of human anatomy and as little as a cup - [Hynonokink Group: Let's Trance!](https://www.tes.org/event/hynonokink-group-lets-trance/) - Doors open at 7:00 pm - Meeting begins at 7:30 pm TES Members $5, Students with ID and Reciprocal Groups $10, Non-Members/Non-Reciprocal Group $20 Come out and explore ideas you have and learn from experienced mentors at the July Hypnokink meeting. Have questions or want to work something out? Did you learn something awesome at - [TES Supersized Circle: TES Fest Aftercare Edition, hosted by ChrisMarks and Lia Leto](https://www.tes.org/event/tes-supersized-circle-tes-fest-aftercare-edition-hosted-by-chrismarks-and-lia-leto/) - Doors open at 7:00 pm - Meeting begins at 7:30 pm TES Members $5, Students with ID and Reciprocal Groups $10, Non-Members/Non-Reciprocal Group $20 Similar to the Decompression Circle at the close of TES Fest, this special edition of the TES Supersized Circle will allow participants to share and process thoughts and feelings in the aftermath - [DW/sm Group: "Who Is The Dominant?" with Mistress of the Cane, Constance Slater](https://www.tes.org/event/dwsm-group-who-is-the-dominant-with-mistress-of-the-cane-constance-slater/) - Doors open at 7:00 pm - Meeting begins at 7:30 pm TES Members $5, Students with ID and Reciprocal Groups $10, Non-Members/Non-Reciprocal Group $20 Basically we shall define who is the true dominant, The Dominant or the submissive?...How we can define it with audience participation with questions and answers from what we know about it" This - [Bondage Group: Zero to Fun on Day One, with BoundToFly](https://www.tes.org/event/bondage-group-zero-to-fun-on-day-one-with-boundtofly/) - Doors open at 7:00 pm - Meeting begins at 7:30 pm TES Members $5, Students with ID and Reciprocal Groups $10, Non-Members/Non-Reciprocal Group $20 Rope Bondage can be incredibly risky, and daunting with all those fiddly knots trying to tie all those fiddly bits. 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