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… Continue Reading
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)… Continue Reading
TES Board of Directors Meeting 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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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,… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading