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 demonstration of what you have learned to put the fundamentals into practice.
We will discuss fundamental topics such as:
Social Etiquette
Safety
Basic scene negotiation
Red Flags
How to navigate the community and events
The TES Circle will be held after the demonstration. Participants can freely ask questions, socialize, and learn about various impact toys that will be on display.

Presenter:
@_Seirios_ has over 4 years of experience and has been a part of the NY, NJ and Philly area BDSM community, connecting through social events, educational workshops and event organizing. Her interest has a focus on impact play (whips, floggers, dragon tails, canes, and paddles) and fire play.These experiences influence her goals to become an educator with a focus on safety and protecting the community through knowledge.

Demo bottom:
Princess BoogieB (They/Them)They/Them/Prinxess, a non-binary individual, brings over 8 years of experience to the scene as a versatile Switch, Educator, Organizer, and Fashionista. Their leadership roles include serving as President of LeatherboysofColor and contributing to Pegasus Leather Levi, advocating for inclusivity and empowerment within the community. Additionally, their memberships in the NYC ABDL club and PoC Pups n Pets America, as well as being the NYC Stagepet 2022, underscore their dedication to fostering acceptance and representation for marginalized communities.

TES has returned to IN PERSON classes every other Thursday, now at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, AKA The Center!!!

TES classes include instruction, Q&A and TES Circle.

Please bring a legal ID to verify your age, and be prepared to show proof of a primary course of COVID vaccination and proof of having received a booster or wear a KN95 mask while in our class space.
TES will supply masks at ops, and anyone requiring help providing the required proof can reach out to customer-care@tes.org for assistance.

To register in advance (strongly preferred):

If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

MEMBERS -$10 / NON-MEMBERS – $25

1. Create a Member Portal account
   Members: use 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 confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal.
   Non-members: you will still need to make an account to register . Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal.
2. To complete your purchase, click on THIS LINK and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied.

To register on-site:
There will be a QR code available to allow you to register on-site following the same process above, but TES will not be able to accept cash at the door.

If cost is a barrier to attendance, please email customer-care@tes.org