Events

Take Me There: transgender and genderqueer erotica reading @ Bluestockings

by Viviane on 10/03/2011

10/12/2011
7:00 PM

Join editor Tristan Taormino and local contributors as they read their work from Take Me There, a groundbreaking new collection of transgender and genderqueer erotica. Readers include legendary author of the Marketplace series Laura Antoniou, queen of erotica Rachel Kramer Bussel, and Sinclair Sexsmith of The Sugarbutch Chronicles, and poet/performer/activist Rachel K. Zall.

Where: Bluestockings, 172 Allen Street (bet. Stanton and Rivington), NYC
Google Maps: http://g.co/maps/dhrth

Cost: FREE, but we will pass the hat in support of Bluestockings.

Post reading drinks and socializing at:

The Magician
118 Rivington (bet Essex and Norfolk)
212-673-7881
Google Maps: http://g.co/maps/bvj8b

Tagged as: erotica, Events, genderqueer, laura antoniou, nyc, queer, r, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Sinclair Sexsmith, Tristan Taormino

Slutwalk NYC

by Viviane on 09/29/2011

in Events, sex

10/01/2011
12:00 PM	to	3:00 PM

No matter who you are
No matter where you work
No matter how you identify
No matter how you flirt
No matter what you wear
No matter whom you choose to love
No matter what you said before:

NO ONE has the right to touch you without your consent. SlutWalk NYC is part of a worldwide grassroots movement challenging rape culture, victim-blaming and slut-shaming*, and working to end sexual and domestic violence.

*SlutWalk NYC’s working definition of slut-shaming: the derogatory, sexist language and policies that are used to shame self-identified women who are perceived as sexual.

11:00 AM: SIGN MAKING AT UNION SQUARE
12:00 PM: MARCH STARTING AT UNION SQUARE
1:00 PM: PERFORMANCES AT UNION SQUARE
2:00 PM: RALLY AT UNION SQUARE!

MARCH ROUTE: UNION SQUARE TO BROADWAY, BROADWAY TO 8TH STREET, 8TH STREET TO TO 2ND AVENUE, 2ND AVENUE TO THIRD STREET, THIRD STREET TO LAFAYETTE AVENUE, LAFAYETTE AVENUE BACK TO UNION SQUARE

More info: http://slutwalknyc.com/
Facebook group: http://on.fb.me/pFDHSf
Facebook event page: http://on.fb.me/mR5HRO
Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/events/51672
Twitter: SlutWalkNYC (hashtag: #SWNYC)

Tagged as: Events, nyc, slutwalk, swnyc

“Venus in Fur” opens on Broadway, Nov. 8th

by Viviane on 09/28/2011

in culture, sex

I saw David Ives’ brilliant play based on the erotic novel, “Venus in Fur” when it played at the Classic Stage Company last year. The demand for the play was so intense, the run was extended twice. What starts out as an audition for the play about the kinky lovers, slowly and relentlessly evolves as fantasy gradually becomes reality. It also introduced us to the amazing new actor, Tony Award nominee Nina Arianda, who went on to win several awards for this role and also for her work in “Born Yesterday.”

Now it’s opening on Broadway, at the Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), and will have a limited run until December 18th. British actor Hugh Dancy will be playing the role of the director originally played by Wes Bentley. Hugh Dancy can also be seen treating women for hysteria with vibrators in Hysteria.

I’m curious to see what the chemistry between Dancy and Arianda will be like. Whether you love theater, or kink, or both, you should really try and see it. The video is from the photoshoot for the new play.

Venus in Fur on Broadway
PHOTO CALL: Venus In Fur, Starring Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy, Meets the Press (Playbill.com)
Tickets for Broadway’s Venus in Fur Now On Sale; Opening Night Is Nov. 8 (Playbill.com)
Interview: Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy – Venus in Fur (Time Out New York)

Tagged as: bdsm, David Ives, Events, Hugh Dancy, kink, masochism, Nina Arianda, nyc, Walter Bobbie

Lesbian Sex Mafia presents Play Piercing with Mistress Trish

by Viviane on 09/14/2011

in bdsm, Events, nyc

09/16/2011
8:00 PM

What’s not to love about penetrating someone or being penetrated by someone with needles? Join Mistress Trish as she shares her enthusiasm for temporary piercing. Whether you are new to piercing or an experienced piercing top or bottom this class is for you. Trish will cover the basics of needle play as well as some of the more advanced ways to safely incorporate needles into your scenes.

Where: LGBT Center, 208 West 13th St. (7th/8th Ave)
Cost: $5/LSM members, $10/Non members

About Mistress Trish

When not being extraordinarily sweet and/or/but extraordinarily sadistic for kicks, Mistress Trish is a pro-Domme, a maker of Femme Domme porn, and a kink, relationship, and sexuality educator.

About Lesbian Sex Mafia

Founded in 1981 by Dorothy Allison and Jo Arnone, the Lesbian Sex Mafia (LSM) is the oldest continuously running women’s BDSM support and education groups in the country. We are located in New York City, with a membership primarily in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. However, we also have members along the East Coast, across the country and even in Europe!

LSM is a support and information group for all women 18 years of age or older, including transexual and intersexed women who live their daily lives as women and all female-born transgender people who feel they have a connection with and respect for the women’s community. And, who are interested in fantasy and role playing, bondage, discipline, S/M, fetishes, costumes, alternate gender identities and uninhibited sexual expression in a safe, sane, consensual and confidential way.

Tagged as: bdsm, Events, MIstress Trish, needles, nyc

Ravenous Nights Celebrates Sapphic Stories

by Viviane on 08/31/2011

in erotica, Events, sex

09/02/2011
8:00 PM

September 2nd event spotlights sapphic storytellers Nell Stark, Trinity Tam, Xan West, and KT Grant and their wide-ranging works of steamy erotic fiction. Join host Lori Perkins for an enthusiastic evening of arousing fiction, cool drinks, warm camaraderie and door prizes!

Happy Ending Lounge
302 Broome Street , NYC (Pink awning says “Xie He Health”)
Phone:  212 334-9676

Featuring:

Nell Stark is an Assistant Professor of English and the Director of the Writing Center at a college in the SUNY system. Trinity Tam is a marketing executive in the music industry and an award-winning writer/producer of film and television. They live, write, and parent a rambunctious toddler just a stone’s throw from the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City. For more information about the everafter series, visit www.everafterseries.com.

Xan West is the pseudonym of an NYC BDSM/sex educator. Xan’s story “First Time Since”, won honorable mention for the 2008 National Leather Association’s John Preston Short Fiction Award. Xan’s short fiction appears in Best SM Erotica Volumes 2 & 3, Best Women’s Erotica 2008 & 2009, Best Lesbian Erotica 2011 & 2012, Hurts So Good, Say Please, and Sugar and Spice.

KT Grant is a self-proclaimed eccentric redhead who not only loves to read a wide variety of romances, but also loves writing it. Under her alter-ego, she is a well known book reviewer and blogger who doesn’t shy away from voicing her opinion. A proud native of New Jersey, KT is multi-published and known for writing “out of the box” romances. KT has been quoted in such publications as the Romance Writers of America’s Romance Writers Report and Night Owl Reviews. She has also been mentioned in the Guardian.UK, Publisher’s Weekly’s Beyond the Book and at Bookseller.com. KT is a top ten best-selling PAN (Romance Writers of America Published Authors Network) author at Amazon, as well as being a multiple All Romance Ebooks best seller and a Night Owl Reviews Top Author Pick.

Tagged as: erotica, Events, nyc

Ananda Nidra: Blissful Sleep Launch Party

by Viviane on 08/05/2011

in Events, sex

08/09/2011
7:00 PM	to	9:30 PM

Mark and Patricia, two of the co-founders of Pleasure Salon, have regularly done this beautiful, restful meditation at events. Join us to celebrate the release of their meditation CD set (with music by Steve Roach and Black Tape for a Blue Girl) on Projekt Records.

This is a party (not a class), and admission is free! For the first 50 attendees: free gift bags to delight the senses featuring a Steve Roach CD and a Tantric massage DVD.

Location: Happy Ending Lounge, 302 Broome Street, NYC (Pink awning says “Xie He Health”)
Cost: FREE

About Ananda Nidra

These two innovative, spoken-word meditations rely on pleasurable images and sensations to induce feelings of relaxation and refreshment coupled with a profound sense of satisfaction. Practicing Ananda Nidra involves following the speaker’s voice while lying in a comfortable position. If the mind wanders or the listener drifts off to sleep momentarily, the attention is brought back to the instructions. Ananda Nidra begins with a rotation of consciousness through the body. Moving the awareness in this way produces a deep meditative state. Repeating the instructions mentally will take one even deeper. After the rotation is complete, the listener is taken through a series of sense memories and is then guided to experience a direct connection with internal sources of bliss and the beauty of existence.

For more info and to hear some excerpts of the recording, go here: http://tantrapm.com/AnandaNidraCD.html

Please RSVP to info@tantrapm.com

Facebook RSVP: http://on.fb.me/nUEYwz
Fetlife RSVP: http://fetlife.com/events/63945

A fan review of the recording:

“The first thing I would say about Ananda Nidra : Blissful Sleep is that our world is crying out for it. This is an aural and spiritual experience for a visually overstimulated (and consequently visually overtired) culture. Tired without knowing how tired it is. “Blissful Sleep” itself is such a meaningful phrase in a society that deeply needs simply to rest. I was able to sleep better after hearing it. It’s almost as if, especially in urban areas, we actually feel guilty about slowing down or relaxing. Ananda Nidra will lead you toward the true rest and beauty you so yearn for, even- and especially- unconsciously.”

See you there!

Tagged as: Events, Mark Michaels, meditation, nyc, Patricia Johnson, Projekt

Ravenous Nights: It’s all about the kink!

by Viviane on 08/04/2011

in Events

08/05/2011
8:00 PM

Join us as Indigo, Miss Topaz, Lisa Michelle Jones, and author/editor D.L. King, all creative spirits from the NYC BDSM community, join us. The Ravenous Nights reading series celebrates erotica and erotic romance the first Friday of every month. Sponsored by erotic romance e-book publisher, Ravenous Romance, and hosted by its editorial director, Lori Perkins, Ravenous Nights spotlights authors and their works with readings, door prizes, and endless enthusiasm for hot, steamy fiction.

Where: Happy Ending Lounge, 302 Broome Street, NYC (Pink awning says “Xie He Health”)

Cost: FREE

Indigo is a black poly kinky feminist queer dyke; writer, teacher, artist and aspiring sex education/blogger. She’s about liberating the woman, questioning the man and fantasizing about all folks in between. I read, question, wonder, write and hope the art leads the way. Her blog, Indigo’s Theory, explores being in a loving poly relationship, having sex in great spaces, learning to love herskin, belly, hair, etc. and coming into her kinky queer self.

Miss Topaz is Dean of Nightlife at Miss Vera’s Finishing School For Boys Who Want To Be Girls. She worked for many years as a Legal Assistant for the American Civil Liberties Union, where she was very active in promoting the rights of all minorities: women, people of color, gays and lesbians and the transgendered community. Today, she focuses her attention largely on working and playing with gender illusionists. She was recently in a serious relationship with a cross-dresser for two years, and believes that she, herself, is a drag queen trapped in woman’s body. She is also a cabaret singer and performance artist, and frequently appears as Marlene Dietrich in drag. She was recently interviewed by Annie Sprinkle about her wild and diversified forays into sex, for the magazine Over 50. Her short story, Life is Stanger Than Fiction, won third prize in a TES literary contest and was published its magazine, Prometheus. The story focused on a serendipitous blind date with a cross-dresser.

Lisa Michelle Jones was born in Dallas and raised in a conservative East Texas town from which she escaped as soon as possible. She earned a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where she discovered feminist literature, Anne Sexton, Lucille Clifton, and the short story genre. In addition to writing, she sang with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee choir at Carnegie Hall in a 1996 production of Brahm’s “Ein Deutsches Requiem.” Two months before her 30th birthday, she moved to NYC for the first time and never looked back. Lisa finds pleasure in writing erotica, short fiction, poetry, and essays. Her literary mentors are Sylvia Plath, Vita Sackville-West, Raymond Carver, Carole Maso, Jay McInerney, and Herman Melville. She currently lives in NYC where she enjoys dating, mating, satiating…and rhyming.

D. L. King is a smut writing — and editing –New Yorker who lives somewhere between the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island and the Chrysler Building. The editor of Carnal Machines: Steampunk Erotica,Spank!, The Sweetest Kiss: Ravishing Vampire Erotica and the Lambda Literary Award Finalist, Where the Girls Are: Urban Lesbian Erotica, D. L. King also publishes and edits Erotica Revealed, the erotica book review site. The author of dozens of short stories, her work can be found in various editions of The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica, Best Women’s Erotica, Best Lesbian Erotica, as well as titles such as Fast Girls, Sex in the City: New York, Please Ma’am, Sweet Love, Girl Crazy, Broadly Bound and Frenzy, among others. She is the author of two novels of female domination and male submission, The Melinoe Project and The Art of Melinoe. Find out more at dlkingerotica.com and dlkingerotica.blogspot.com.

Tagged as: bdsm, erotica, Events, kink, ny

Midori’s NYC Summer appearances

by Viviane on 07/27/2011

in Events, sex

07/28/2011

08/02/2011

“Playing With Cultural Trauma” @ Purple Passion

Thursday, July 28, 7:00 PM. $30 (and enjoy a 15% discount on shopping before or after the class)

Even as bondage and kinky games become accepted in mainstream society, even as BDSM explorers play with greater technical savvy, there are still realms of SM that’s considered so taboo, they’re spoken of in hushed or nervous tones. Playing with cultural trauma is one of those controversial activities. What’s “cultural trauma play”? This includes role play or fetishes around images or narrative of historical exploitation of peoples, ethnic conflicts, nationalist tensions, institutionalized racism, religious persecution, genocides and oppressions of groups.

Putting aside her usual goofy humor and irreverent levity, Midori discusses frankly and openly about her experience, insights, struggles and knowledgegained from playing with cultural trauma. She’ll discuss the distinction between ‘race play’ vs racism, constructive vs damaging play, the turn-on, the discomforts, the potential harm and growth. Constructive dialogue and Q&A welcomed.

She rarely presents this very personal and insightful talk, so we’re very proud and excited to have this exclusive opportunity. Don’t missit!

Class size is limited so prepaying is advised. Midori”s classes usually sell out. Don’t be turned away. Reserve your spot at the store or on our website.

“Hands-on Rope Bondage” @ at Babeland SoHo

Sunday, July 31, 07:30PM, $35 (contact store for student/low-income discount)
In this hands-on class, Midori will introduce you to the versatility, elegance and pleasures of rope bondage. Learn basic techniques, including two-column restraints and body harnesses, as well as creative positions to try them in. Midori is the author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, and is an expert in safe and effective Japanese-inspired rope bondage. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a minimum of two lengths of 15-foot rope and two lengths of 25-foot rope (also available for purchase at Babeland).

EDISON, NJ

Series of classes at The Floating World (Registration is closed)
7/29 – 7/31

“Better Bottoming for Kink Beginners” @ The Pleasure Chest
Monday, August 1st 8-10 PM FREE!

Do you yearn to submit to a lover or partner, but don’t know how to ask or where to start? In this class, Midori, our favorite camp counselor of kink, will discuss how to be a great bottom, and how to get what you want while thrilling your partner. She’ll also share common pitfalls to avoid and how not to be a ‘bad bottom.’ Get BS-free, reality-based information at this practical workshop for aspiring kinksters.Attendance is on a first come, first served basis. Early arrival is recommended to secure your space.

“Hands-on Rope Body Harness” at the Iron Bell Academy, Astoria, NY

Tuesday, August 2nd 8:00-10:30 PM (Doors open at 7:30 PM)

$35/Member, $40/Non Member, $25 TNG
Pre Registration and Ticket Purchase at http://www.IronBellAcademy.com/specials.php

Body harnesses are fantastic for creating beautiful, effective, and sexy bondage for all types of bodies and many different sorts of scenes. You can use a harness for very secure rigging. Or you can make a pretty rope outfit. Create intense harnesses for pain sluts. How about sensual breast bondage? We’ll go through at least four different harnesses with plenty of time to practice. If time permits she’ll show you more!

Dress & Supplies: Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. Bring a large towel or yoga mat if you¹d like to use the floor. And, of course, bring rope – the more, the merrier! (Suggested minimum: 3 or 4 pieces of 30′ to 45′, plus One rope of 75′+ . If the rope is for a smaller person, bring the shorter lengths. For a larger person, bring the longer lengths.)

ABOUT MIDORI

An educator and columnist on adventurous sexuality, Midori is also the author of “The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage”, “Master Han’s Daughter” and “Wild Side Sex: The Book of Kink”. Midori travels the world presenting to universities, education events, organizations and media. She’s known for her humanistic, humorous and warm classes that help people to spice up their sex lives and encourage self discovery and personal growth. Information on her classes and special performance schedule: http://www.fhp-inc.com/ Her weekend intensives called “Femme Forte” and “Rope Bondage Dojo®” have been sell-out hits for years. Information on her Rope Bondage Dojo® Weekend Intensive is at www.RopeDojo.com Her art: Photography, Installation and Performance is at www.Ranshin.com Join Midori in the fight against AIDS. Sponsor her AIDS LifeCycle journey!

Tagged as: bondage, Events, Midori, nyc, rope, shibari

Sharrin Spector’s East Coast Tour

by Viviane on 07/25/2011

in nyc

Sharrin Spector has 21 years of experience in piercing, scarification, branding body modifications. As owner of Pierce Ink, she has traveled all over the country and world as an artist and creating custom design body modifications. She is also an educator who is invited to events throughout the leather/kink BDSM community on many topics. If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, have a problem with an existing piercing or just want to learn more, Sharrin will be traveling to the east coast this summer to teach and set up appointments.

During Floating World in New Jersey from July 29-August 1, Sharrin will be teaching three classes – Kiss of Fire: Branding; Needle Bound – Merging Temporary and Permanent Piercing; and with her boy pat “I Love You Daddy”…When Service Comes in More Flavors!

If you are in the New York area and don’t make it to the weekend, Sharrin will be teaching Cutting and Suturing at Purple Passion on Monday, August 1 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Sharrin will also be scheduling piercing appointments on Tuesday, August 2 from 12:00 -8:00pm at Purple Passion. These appointments fill up fast so please drop Sharrin an email to set up your appointment to discuss piercing and jewelry.

Tagged as: Events, nyc, piercing

Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp – Registration Now Open

by Viviane on 07/14/2011

in Events

09/14/2011

09/19/2011

Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp
Northern Maryland
September 14-19, 2011
http://www.darkodyssey.com

Imagine a vacation that brings together sexuality, spirituality, education, and play in a fun, diverse environment where fantasy becomes reality.

Dark Odyssey: Summer Camp 2011, a journey of sexual exploration for the spiritual and creative sex-positive communities returns for its eighth year. It will be held at a secluded, two hundred acre retreat in Northern Maryland. Our mission is to cross-pollinate ideas and concepts between groups of individuals who desire to explore different areas of alternative sexuality.

The event, from September 14-19, 2011 will feature dynamic workshops taught by top-notch sex educators, relationship experts, SM masters, and spiritual teachers from around the world, including:

Arli * Annie Earl * Artemis Hunter *Bear * Dylan Ryan * Ignacio Rivera * Lee Harrington
Lolita Wolf * The Marine * MojoDaddy * Mollena Williams *Princess Kali * Sam Martin
* Sinclair Sexsmith * * Sir C * TTT * Wintersong Tashlin

In addition to workshops, Dark Odyssey features creative social activities, nightly special events, erotic rituals, lakeside bonfires, the Sex-O-Rama playspace, and a 10,000 square foot fully equipped dungeon open for play around the clock.

All this happens in a fun camp environment at a retreat with great accommodations: forty cabins with real beds, full bathrooms, hot water showers, electricity and great centrally located swimming pool; plus, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a midnight snack included.

Unlike a typical conference event, where you have to pay for registration fees, hotel room costs, plus meals, Dark Odyssey is an all-inclusive event. Weekend rates range from $350 to $425 depending on when you register, and if you are a member of a participating group. Early registration rates are good through August 1st. Remember that Summer Camp SOLD OUT last year in record time, so sign up today!

Dozens of community organizations have signed on as participating groups in Dark Odyssey, and we add new groups every day. Check the website to see if your group is one of them, and you’ll be entitled to a registration discount. If your group would like to be added to this list, please contact greg@darkodyssey.com

Visit our website, http://www.darkodyssey.com for more details. We hope you will join us for this exciting event!

Best Regards,

Greg and Karri
On behalf of everyone at Dark Odyssey

For more information: http://www.darkodyssey.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/darkodyssey
Fetlife: http://fetlife.com/groups/756

Tagged as: bdsm, Dark Odyssey, Events, kink, polyamory, sex, tantra

The Floating World: 44 presenters, 110 classes, 100,000 sq ft.

by Viviane on 07/01/2011

in Events, sex

07/29/2011

07/31/2011

The Floating World of 17th-century Japan was a pleasure district. Its visitors enjoyed an unprecedented level of sexual freedom, unbound by gender or class. Our 21st-century Floating World aims to create a similar space — a space of safety and freedom, the ideal environment in which to explore.

The Floating World is three full days of classes, workshops, and panel discussions, alongside a marketplace brimming with toys and clothes to excite and entice. At night, our playspace opens to its full capacity, including special events hosted by our diverse participating groups.

The Floating World assembles several of the finest organizations in the alt-sex realm, each with its unique experience, and encourages all comers to build bridges, create friendships and share knowledge; we make each other stronger by strengthening our common ground.

We invite you to explore who you are, and who you can be. Experience pleasure in a playspace roomy enough to accommodate the strongest passion and the wildest idea. Learn from the country’s top educators — and from each other.

When: July 29 – 31, 2011
Where: NJ Expo and Convention Center, Edison, NJ
Fetlife RSVP: http://fetlife.com/events/33419
Facebook RSVP: http://on.fb.me/jWmEAS

View the schedule (subject to change) http://bit.ly/tfw11sch

Visit our website: http://www.thefloatingworld.org
Join our Fetlife group: http://fetlife.com/groups/1232
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tfw2011

NEW THIS YEAR

Official 2011 Cell Phone Policy
http://fetlife.com/groups/1232/group_posts/1488276

Announcing the $99 Floating World 2011 Saturday Day pass!

http://fetlife.com/groups/1232/group_posts/1507347

A FEW OF OUR PRESENTERS

-Acclaimed author, educator and artist, Midori
-Author of the well known Marketplace novels, Laura Antoniou
-Award-winning author, columnist, editor, and sex educator, Tristan Taormino
-2010 International Ms Leather and well-known educator, Mollena
-Spiritual and erotic educator/author, Lee Harrington
-Professional rigger, evil genius and educator, Sir C
-Sexuality & relationship educator, Sarah Sloane
-Author and award-winning educator, Lolita Wolf
-Fetish porn star and kink educator Princess Kali
-Master piercer, teacher, and body modification artist, Sharrin Spector

For the full list of presenters, please visit:
http://thefloatingworld.org/web/presenters-education-2011/

SPECIAL EVENTS (confirmed so far)

-AfterCare Pool Party – Hosted by the NYC Fetish Tribe
-All-Age Ageplay Meet & Greet – Hosted by Team Taboo
-Animal Romp and Pet-Petting Party
-Big/Little Social – Hosted by Team Taboo
-Bootblacking – Hosted by Jim Deuder
-Equestrian Event – Hosted by The Dragonfly Stables of the Aerie
-FemDom Meet and Greet – Hosted by LIFE in Nassau
-FetFest WarmUp Party – Hosted by British Lucky Paul
-FloatingWreck! A Drag Show and Cabaret – Hosted by Heywood Wakefield
-Fucking Machines Workshop/Lounge – Hosted by British Lucky Paul
-Kinky Karaoke – Hosted by Sisco Kid Entertainment
-Midnight Buffet – Hosted by Lady Shimla
-Pony Extravaganza Practice – The Dragonfly Stables of the Aerie
-Pony Play 101 – The Dragonfly Stables of the Aer
-Pony Play Workshop – The Dragonfly Stables of the Aerie
-Pool Party – Hosted by Team Taboo
-Pretend Time – Hosted by Team Taboo
-Queer Meet and Greet hosted by SWITCH!
-Rope Lounge – Co-Hosted by Delano, Dov, Jack ElFrink, Lolita Wolf, RopeBoi and YOU!
-Scavenger Hunt – Hosted by Team Taboo
-Stories & Snuggles – Hosted by Team Taboo
-TNG Meet and Greet – Hosted by NYC TNG
-Wonderland Tea Party – Hosted by Team Taboo

For the regularly updated list of special events, visit:
http://thefloatingworld.org/web/special-events/

THE PLAYSPACES

We have 100,000 square feet dedicated to play alone – one of the biggest playspaces in the world. You’ll find almost a hundred pieces of gear, 28’ ceilings for our multiple suspension frames, 10,000 square feet dedicated just to pony play, plenty of space to swing an 8’ whip…space for the biggest of your heart’s desires. Yes: there is space to wrestle, special space for fire and wax play, to roll around in a puppy cage, get out your coloring books, or stage a gang bang…the list goes on and on.

THE MARKETPLACE

An event of this kind needs an exceptional vending area, a place where you can explore, try out or try on toys, clothing and fetish items from all over the world. Online is fine – but there’s nothing like holding a first class flogger and meeting the person who made it, or getting your leatherware custom fit by one of the country’s leading experts.

For a list of vendors confirmed so far, visit:
http://thefloatingworld.org/web/vendors-2011/

REGISTRATION (Closes July 15th)

$99 Saturday Day Pass (9:30 AM Sat – 4:00 AM Sunday) NEW THIS YEAR

$225 for members of participating groups
http://thefloatingworld.org/web/participating-groups/

(If your group is interested in becoming a participating group, please email info@thefloatingworld.org).

$250/non-member

See you in July!

Tagged as: adult, Events, fetish, kink, laura antoniou, Lee Harrington, Lolita Wolf, Midori, polymory, rope bondage, Tristan Taormino

Ducky Doolittle’s Webcasting Sex Workshops

by Viviane on 06/23/2011

in sex

Living in NYC, I’m lucky to have access to many different events and classes. But not everyone’s got that kind of access, which is why it’s great educators like Ducky Doolittle are webcasting their workshops. Here’s the list of classes (and they’re reasonably priced):

6/26 Art of the Female Orgasm
Details & Tickets: http://duckyfemaleo.eventbrite.com/

6/27 Art of the Strip Tease
Details & Tickets: http://duckyartstrip.eventbrite.com/

6/28 Amp It Up: Imaginative Ways to Keep Sparks Flying
Details & Tickets: http://duckyamped.eventbrite.com/

7/3 Bottoms Up: Exploring Anal Pleasure
Details & Tickets: http://duckybottomsup.eventbrite.com/

7/5 Sex for Survivors: Healing After Trauma
Details & Tickets: http://duckysurvivors.eventbrite.com/

7/6 Do It Like a Porn Star: Simple Tips to Juice Up Your Play
Details & Tickets: http://duckystar.eventbrite.com/

Tagged as: ducky doolittle, Events, sex, sexed

Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century

by Viviane on 06/23/2011

in Events, tantra

07/16/2011
10:00 AM	to	5:30 PM

A workshop with Barbara Carrellas featuring Breath & Energy Orgasms

Where: New York Open Center, 22 E. 30th St., NYC 10016
Admission: Open Center Members: $125 / Nonmembers: $135

To register:
Call (212) 219-2527, Ext. 2, or
Register Online: http://www.opencenter.org/urban-tantra-sacred-sex-for-the-21st-century/

Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the 21st Century

Urban Tantra® is a radically updated Tantra practice for modern sexual and spiritual explorers. It can be used anywhere and by everyone—inexperienced, young, old, queer, edgy, timid, differently-abled, tattooed—you name it. Tantra is not only a sexual practice, it also is a sensuous way of life and a path to spiritual growth and fulfillment. On the Tantric path, pleasure, vision and ecstasy are celebrated and can be as available in everyday life as they are in peak sexual experiences. In this workshop, you’ll learn Tantric techniques for intense full-bodied orgasms, amazingly deep, heart-centered connections (with a partner or with yourself), and the bliss that comes when your spiritual and sexual paths are one.
This workshop is for both couples and singles. All genders and sexual preferences are welcome. There will be no nudity and no explicit sexual touch.

Special note: Barbara will be teaching the breath and energy orgasm technique featured on The Learning Channel’s “Strange Sex” program in this workshop.

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Leather Pride Weekend 2011

by Viviane on 06/12/2011

in Events

06/17/2011

06/19/2011

Friday, June 17

Lesbian Sex Mafia presents Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want with Laura Antoniou
Often, when we try to tell our partners what we like or want, those words are filtered through things like expectations, projection, fear, shame and verbal shortcuts. Play a little card game with Laura and push your flirting talents up a notch! Expand your creativity and verbal skills beyond “I like flogging” or “anything you want” through an interactive game and exercise. Learn how creative communication and courageous risk-taking can make your relationship and play more intimate, satisfying and fun. Say what you mean, and mean what you say – and make it seductive
http://lesbiansexmafia.org/

Switch
SWITCH is your monthly genderqueer/women/trans bdsm party in a room of our own behind closed doors at PADDLES.
http://fetlife.com/events/57321

Saturday, June 18

Instigate NYC Presents “Choking and Breath Play” with Don (not that Don)
Surrendering the ability to breathe. Fighting for the last scraps of available air. Controlling someone’s oxygen supply to the point of unconsciousness. Predicaments that feel like they really could choke the life out of you. Gags, plastic bags, gas masks, and nooses. For those willing to take the risk, breath play is an amazing and intense ride. For others, it is a reckless and dangerous kink. Let’s talk about it. This class will be a lecture and demonstration of various techniques of air and breath control, as well as carotid artery restriction. Safety techniques and health concerns will be discussed in depth. There will be short demos throughout.
http://www.instigatenyc.org/

28th annual Leather Pride Night auction
The Leather Pride Night Auction will take place on Saturday, June 18th, 2011. This year the festivities will be at a new location: ARENA at 135 West 41st Street. ARENA’s doors will open for LPN at 6:00 PM, and the auction will run from 7 PM until 10:00 PM. Leather Pride Night is sponsored by nine NYC S/m-leather-fetish organizations: Imperial Court of NY, Iron Guard BC, Lesbian Sex Mafia, MAsT Metro NY, MetroBearsNY, New York boys of Leather, OnyxNY. Pariah’s MC, The Eulenspiegel Society and many committed individuals. This year’s auction benefits The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, Trinity Place Shelter, the Carter / Johnson Leather Library, the Youth Enrichment Services at The Center and as has been our tradition, an annual donation to Heritage of Pride, the producer of New York’s annual Pride Parade.
http://www.leathepridenight.org

SPAM Annual Pride Performance Party!
http://www.submitparty.com/

TES Leather Pride Night Afterparty at Paddles
http://www.tes.org

Underbear
Sponsored by Metrobears New York
http://www.rockbarnyc.com/

Sunday, June 19

Folsom Street East
The largest outdoor fetish street festival on the eastern coast, which brings thousands of sexy kinksters out onto the streets of New York City on a summer afternoon to celebrate sexual diversity and expression. Named after the famous Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco, this annual block party brings our S/M-Leather-Fetish brothers and sisters together for a great celebration, while raising money to support worthy causes.
http://www.folsomstreeteast.org/

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NYC’s 28th Annual Leather Pride Night

by Viviane on 06/07/2011

in Events, nyc

06/18/2011
7:00 PM	to	11:00 PM

lpn 300x200 NYCs 28th Annual Leather Pride Night

The 28th annual Leather Pride Night Auction will take place on Saturday, June 18th, 2011. This year the festivities will be at Arena, 135 West 41 Street. Arena’s doors will open for LPN at 6:00 PM and the auction will run from 7 PM until 10:00 PM. Liquor, beer, wine and soft drinks will be provided at a cash bar. A sign language interpreter will be present and sign the announcements throughout the evening. This year, as every year, there will be a team of bootblacks to keep your boots and shoes looking sharp. We encourage everyone to come early to view the items up for auction, get your boots blacked, and be seen! Jo Arnone, LPN’s veteran auctioneer, will preside over almost a hundred items being auctioned, including leather and latex fetish clothing, unique toys and equipment, art objects, event passes and tickets, and much more.

There is no photography or cellular telephone photography allowed at the event.

LPN Sponsors

Leather Pride Night is sponsored by nine NYC S&M-leather- fetish organizations: Imperial Court of New York, Iron Guard BC, Lesbian Sex Mafia, MAsT Metro NY, MetroBearsNY, New York boys of Leather, Pariah’s MC, The Eulenspiegel Society, ONYX New York, and many committed individuals.

Details

Where: Arena, 135 W. 41st Street (bet 6th and Broadway)
Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door

Facebook RSVP: http://on.fb.me/kurSvw

Fetlife RSVP: http://fetlife.com/events/53496

2011 Beneficiaries

Over the years, Leather Pride Night has donated over $300,000 for local and national charities. This year, Leather Pride Night will donate the 2011 Auction proceeds to: Trinity Place, The Carter – Johnson Library, and Youth Enrichment Services (Y.E.S.) and as is customary, annual donations to Heritage of Pride, the producer of New York’s annual Pride Parade and The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom.

Tickets

Tickets for Leather Pride Night are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. Paypal payment is available at the LPN website www.leatherpridenight.org. Tickets can also be obtained at any of the sponsoring organizations or the beneficiary organizations, as well as the following supporting commercial venues: David Samuel Menkes Custom Leatherwear, Dom Sub Friends@ Paddles, Purple Passion / DV8, The Leather Man, Passional, Come Again, and Le Chateau Exotique.

Volunteering

Would you like to be a volunteer at the 28th annual Leather Pride Night in NYC?

Most volunteer slots are only one hour which is a short time for a four hour event. Volunteering enhances your experience of LPN ands gives you a chance to be part of the action and to meet people. In addition, this year, all volunteers will receive an LPN 2011 Volunteer cloisonne pin. These pins are earned, not sold. A real status symbol! See available volunteering slots here.

About Leather Pride Night

The Leather Pride Night Committee is dedicated to promoting freedom of sexual self-expression, and actively works to improve the image and understanding of S/m and fetish lifestyles. It meets on the first Thursday of the month (October through June) at 8:00 PM at the LGBT Center, 208 West 13th Street. If you want to volunteer, please contact LPNnyc@aol.com.

Tagged as: Events, Leather Pride, nyc

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