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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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,… Continue Reading
Board of Directors Meeting 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… Continue Reading
TES Hypno Group: Atmosphere, Mood, and Tone, with D’artagnon 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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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…. Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading