Susie Bright at Strand Books, NYC

by Viviane on 03/25/2025

in Events, Susie Bright

bigsexlittledeath susiebright 199x300 Susie Bright at Strand Books, NYC

Doug Henwood Interviews Susie Bright (A live taped Audible interview)

One of the country’s foremost sex educators, activists and writers, Susie Bright is an outspoken advocate of sexual equality and freedom. She came of age during a time in our country’s history when sex and politics began to collide. In this widely-anticipated and intimate memoir, Big Sex Little Death, Bright recounts the adventure, sacrifice, danger and controversy of her unexpected and extraordinary life.

Doug Henwood, publisher of Left Business Observer and contributing editor of The Nation, will interview Susie Bright on the Strand Stage.

Where:     Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway (12th/13th St), New York, NY
cost:     FREE

Book Tour Info: http://bigsexlittledeath.com/44588494

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Viladia (I Feel Myself)

by Viviane on 03/25/2025

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The TES Bondage SIG presents: S/M at the Movies: Knotty Cinema and Unrestrained Restraints!

by Viviane on 03/23/2025

in Events, nyc

Thor Stockman returns with a new installment of his popular S/M AT THE MOVIES film clips programs, this one featuring the best (and worst) of bondage scenes and situations in Hollywood and foreign cinema, ranging from highly proficient and erotic Japanese-style bondage to tie-downs Thor classifies as “bondage my grandmother could get out of.” Come see some familiar favorites as well as new discoveries! Special prizes will be awarded for those who come dressed and restrained from their favorite movie bondage scene, as well as those who sit through the entire film clips program in bondage!

Location: The Eulenspiegel Society, 260 W 36 St. 3rd Fl
Cost: $8 admission

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Rope Share

by Viviane on 03/14/2025

in Events, rope, shibari

The next Rope Share will be on March 20, 2011 from 1 PM to 4 PM. We’ll concentrate on full body harnesses. Any one of these ties is all that you need to make a person feel “tied up”, yet each of them can also serve as the foundation for more elaborate bondage.

We’ll work on four great ties:

  • The Alien Baby Harness
  • Master Mike’s Prisoner Harness
  • The Lightning Harness
  • & The Knitting Harness

For this Rope Share, you’ll need only one 50-foot length of rope (preferred), or two 25-foot lengths. We’ll give you plenty of time for hands-on practice, and each participant will get individual attention.

People of All Genders and Orientations are Welcome! Participants must be over 18.

Location: Greenwich St. (btwn Rector and Carlisle; three blocks south of the WTC site). The specific address will be emailed upon registration.

Cost: $25 per person

Instructors: Tyutumi and Master Mike

ROPE SHARE is a series of bondage workshops that are structured to fit your skill level and interests. There are two highly skilled rope instructors. The attendance will be limited to 12 students.

This is a lab-environment setting and we will practice on one another. Please be open to both tie and be tied for the sake of education. Please wear comfortable clothing as there is no nudity during the class.

BRING ROPE: 1 length of 50 ft. (preferred), or 2 lengths of 25 ft.; and safety scissors. Cotton, nylon, hemp, and jute are all fine.

TO REGISTER, send an email to RopeShare@gmail.com with “Rope Share Sign Up” as the subject line.

Include the following information in your email:

1. Your name (Scene name or legal)

2. Contact phone number and email address

3. Rope bondage experience and skill level (Please be brief)

4. What you are interested in learning

5. How you heard about this workshop

Sign up now as places are expected to fill quickly! Ropers at any level of skill/experience are welcome!!

Each participant will receive individual attention, and we will progress at your pace.

Instructors’ Bios

TYUTUMI is a bondage enthusiast who has been teaching rope bondage since 2003. He received advanced training in Japanese-style bondage from Midori, and continues to study with her at every opportunity. A graduate of Midori’s Advanced Dojo, Tyutumi also studied with well-known rope artists at Shibaricon. He was a member of Gay Men SM Activists (GMSMA) for many years, serving on its Program Committee and presenting a number of GMSMA programs and workshops. He is a longtime member of the New York Bondage Club and Delta International. He has presented bondage demos and classes at The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), GMSMA, Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL), The Museum of Sex, Rope Share and Delta. Tyutumi is the founder of the Rope Dojo of New York.

MASTER MIKE has been practicing Japanese rope bondage since 2006 and is a graduate of Tyutumi’s shibari class. His proficiency as a roper prompted an invitation to join Tyutumi’s monthly rope dojo, and he has been a valued instructor at Rope Share. He holds a certificate from Midori’s intensive Rope Bondage workshop. Master Mike completed the six-month GMSMA novices special interest group in 2006 and was an active member of GMSMA until 2009. He enjoys teaching others what he knows about rope and creating imaginative, safe bondage scenes. Master Mike’s effectiveness as a rope instructor derives from his authority, humor, clarity and gentleness.

To contact Tyutumi and Master Mike for private lessons: tyutumi at gmail dot com

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Bookmarks

by Viviane on 03/11/2025

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  • Beyond daddies & mommies – Queer and Trans Family Planning expands parenting discussions
  • NJ lawmakers reintroduce anti-bullying bill named for Tyler Clementi | The Asbury Park Press | APP.com – As the White House held a summit on student bullying Thursday, two New Jersey lawmakers reintroduced a bill named for a Rutgers University student who committed suicide last year…Sen. Frank Lautenberg, the New Jersey Democrat who attended the White House event, and Rep. Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township, reintroduced the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act, which was originally introduced last November but didn’t advance in the final days of the previous Congress.
  • Sexy Q&A: CineKink Film Festival founder Lisa Vandever on sex in cinema – National Sex & Relationships | Examiner.com – The kinky film festival will be touring throughout the year with at least five stops across the United States (last year's tour stopped in Chicago, DC, Los Angeles, Portland, and Las Vegas; this year's tour dates haven't been announced yet), and, now that the madness of the weekend is past, I caught up with Vandever to learn more about the festival and ask about where it's all headed.
  • The Careless Language Of Sexual Violence – The Rumpus.net – An eleven-year-old girl was raped by eighteen men. The suspects ranged in age from middle schoolers to a 27 year old. There are pictures and videos. Her life will never be the same. The New York Times, however, would like you to worry about those boys, who will have to live with this for the rest of their lives. That is not simply the careless language of violence. It is the criminal language of violence.
  • CINEKINK — “Mind-expanding cinema for the cultured degenerate New York film geek!” « WHACK! Magazine – It was really, truly, my kind of place. Cinekink highlighted, for me, the importance of getting perverts and kink lovers, fetishists and voyeurs, degenerates and academics, all together in a room where they feel comfortable with each other because they’re coming together for one common goal: to watch sexy movies in the dark.
  • CineKink NYC’s Audiences Get Hot for ‘Indietro’ and ‘Kink Crusaders’ – indieWIRE – The eighth annual CineKink NYC, dedicated to screening “kink-positive depictions in film and television,” presented its top awards to Vivan Darkbloom’s “Indietro” as best narrative and Mike Skiff’s “Kink Crusaders” as best documentary.

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Faye | Lovely Freckles

by Viviane on 03/11/2025

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Midori’s March and April NYC Appearances

by Viviane on 03/10/2025

in sex

MIDORI G 224x300 Midoris March and April NYC Appearances

Thursday, 3/17
“Interrogation & Military Play” at Purple Passion

Fri  3/18
“Hands-on Rope Body Harness workshop”  for Lesbian Sex Mafia

Sat, 3/19- Sun, 3/20            
Rope Bondage Dojo (sold out, but there is a waiting list)

Wed, 3/23
“JoyStick Secrets: How to Thrill a Man” at The Pleasure Chest. (FREE)

4/13 – 4/14
Special small group classes organized by Midori at a private location. Stay tuned for info!

Fri 4/15 – Sun, 4/17
ForteFemme Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive

Mon, 4/18
“Predicament Bondage” at Purple Passion

Mon, 4/25
“Backdoor Antics” at The Pleasure Chest

Questions? Send any replies or questions: Ask@PlanetMidori.com

 

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Bookmarks for 2011-03-04

by Viviane on 03/04/2025

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  • The Case Against Drop-down Identities | Smarterware – Human beings and their relationships are complex and nuanced, so the software that attempts to describe them must accomodate a wide range of expression.
  • Dickinson College students protest school’s handling of sex assaults – Philly.com -
  • HTTPS Everywhere | Electronic Frontier Foundation – HTTPS Everywhere is a Firefox extension produced as a collaboration between The Tor Project and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. It encrypts your communications with a number of major websites.
  • Planned Parenthood: House Bars Planned Parenthood From Federal Funding – On February 18, 2011, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to bar Planned Parenthood health centers from all federal funding for birth control, cancer screenings, HIV testing, and other lifesaving care.
  • 6 Surprising Bad Practices That Hurt Dyslexic Users – UX Movement – When dyslexic users read text, some­times they can expe­ri­ence visual dis­tor­tion effects [5]. These effects vary in degree from per­son to per­son, but they can make read­ing text that much harder. Below are six bad prac­tices that are likely to cause these visual dis­tor­tion effects for dyslexic users. These bad prac­tices can also make read­ing dif­fi­cult for non-dyslexic users. But the effect they have on dyslexic users is much worse.
  • ACLU intervenes in Gay-Straight Alliance dispute, protest underway – Since Monday’s report, the local newspaper has editorialized that the district has placed themselves in a difficult position and the ACLU has gotten involved on behalf of the student seeking to for the club. More details after the fold…
  • Open Marriages – Galleries – The Daily Beast

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Deja Chan (Nena Blue)

by Viviane on 03/04/2025

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Deja Chan Deja Chan (Nena Blue)

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Bookmarks

by Viviane on 03/02/2025

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  • Control Tower by Mistress Matisse – The Stranger – Because being a nerd—especially if one participates in nerd culture around things like comic books, science fiction/fantasy, RPGing, etc.—is excellent training for becoming an active member of the BDSM community. The young nerd, shunned by the elite, perforce becomes accustomed to hanging around other nerds and social outcasts of all types. Nerds thus develop a high tolerance for socially nonconforming people and come to feel that such individuals are, by definition, nicer and more interesting than the Cool Kids. They embrace being weird, in other words.
  • Majoring in Kink | The Eye – I’m at the semester’s first meeting of Conversio Virium, Columbia’s BDSM, or kinky sex, education group, witnessing famed fetishist Dov demonstrate “rough body play,” or “thug play.” The demonstration is instructional, with an emphasis on avoiding actual bodily harm, but it’s easy to forget this as Dov maneuvers her onto the floor, grip strong, demonstrating an impressive and creative repertoire of ways to twist her body and apply force.
  • The Cambridge Porn Debate Story « The Sexademic – I waited to hear what I knew would be many misrepresentations of the porn industry as well as false data. It came rather quickly when she stated that the average age of internet porn exposure was 11.
  • Sex, Law, and Cinema in the Digital Age (1989-2010) – James Fallows – Personal – The Atlantic – On that cheery note, here’s my survey of the key social, legal, cinematic, and technological moments of the last 22 years, with my take on how they delivered us (and by “us” I mean “me”) to where we are now.

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Tristan Taormino’s Rough Sex 3: Adrianna’s Dangerous Mind Release Party

by Viviane on 02/28/2025

in Events

RS31 Tristan Taorminos Rough Sex 3: Adriannas Dangerous Mind Release Party

Fleshbot and Tristan Taormino
invite you to celebrate the release of

ROUGH SEX 3: ADRIANNA’S DANGEROUS MIND

Celebrate the release of this much-anticipated film which represents a collaboration like no other–between feminist pornographer Tristan Taormino and adult superstar Adrianna Nicole. Adrianna picked her co-stars and the scenarios based on her real fantasies; the film she imagined gives viewers an unprecedented look at her explosive sexuality. See what’s inside Adrianna’s dangerous mind.

  • Meet Adrianna Nicole, co-star of the film Jiz Lee, director Tristan Taormino, Danny Wylde and other special guests
  • Complimentary Original Sin Hard Cider from 7-8
  • Sip on “The Eleven” and “Pure Plug,” the signature cocktails of the evening inspired by Adrianna’s favorite toys
  • Celebrate Adrianna’s birthday
  • Get your free poster signed by the stars and a sexy gift bag
  • See a sneak preview of the movie!

Where: Fontana’s, 105 Eldridge St, NYC (Get directions using Hopstop)

Cost: FREE

Co- Sponsored by

  • Good Vibrations
  • Tied Up Events
  • Original Sin Hard Cider
  • The Pleasure Salon

Gift bags sponsored by

  • Astroglide
  • HotMoviesForHer.com
  • Fun Factory
  • njoy
  • Paradise Marketing
  • Sliquid
  • Smitten Kitten
  • Vivid Entertainment

More info: http://bit.ly/taorminoRS3

Facebook RSVP: http://on.fb.me/ttrs3fb

Fetlife RSVP: http://fetlife.com/events/44095

Updated:

Tristan’s been posting (NSFW) pics from the Rough Sex 3 on her Tumblr:

Adrianna Nicole and Jiz Lee
http://bit.ly/fEiu7i

“Cash” starring Adrianna Nicole & Ramon Nomarxxx
http://bit.ly/gvTRVg

Adrianna Nicole & Jada Fire
http://bit.ly/g8J00u

“Jock” Nat Turnher, Danny Wylde, Keni Styles & Evan Stone give Adrianna Nicole a workout
http://bit.ly/edzMmu

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Women’s Sexuality Workshop & Intro Night

by Viviane on 02/28/2025

in Events, sexuality

Womens Sexuality Workshop & Intro Night

Spend an evening with queer sexuality educator Amy Jo Goddard to explore, discuss and assess your sexuality in a safe space with other women. The evening will include Amy Jo talking about what blocks women from feeling fully empowered sexually, a guided meditation and interactive discussion. You will also be able to ask questions of her and of  former participants of her Women’s Sexuality Empowerment Apprenticeship, a unique sexuality program for women.  Walk away with clarity and feeling supported in exploring your own sexuality.

Location:  Moonheart Healing Arts Center, 59 W. 19th St, 3rd Floor, (b/w 5th and 6th Aves)

Directions: F to 14th St/23rd St, or N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6, L to Union Square

Cost: FREE
718-974-6554

To sign up: http://womenssexuality.eventbrite.com/

Facilitated by sex educator and author Amy Jo Goddard

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NYC Pleasure Salon – “Cinekink week!”

by Viviane on 02/27/2025

in sex

PleasureSalon 300x167 NYC Pleasure Salon “Cinekink week!”

We’ll be giving away 5 free tickets to any Cinekink screening of your choice plus a grand prize pass to CineKink’s famous After Glow party 3/6. Show lineup and more information can be found at their website.

We hope to see you March 2nd at the Happy Ending Lounge. We’re there the first Wednesday of every month. This event is free.

The Pleasure Salon has been created to build community, allowing sex-positive activists to cross-pollinate. Our gatherings bring together members of the BDSM, swinger, alternative gender, LGBTQ, sex-activist, sex educator, nudist, sex-magic, polyamory, Pagan, radical faerie, tantra, dark Odyssey, sex-blogger, porn, pervert and sex-worker communities, and others whose passion is sex. (Let us know if we missed any one of you!) Through building networks in the sex-positive community, The Pleasure Salon hopes to help create a sex-positive world. It is a place for the open exchange of ideas and sensual expression.

Join us in building New York’s pleasure positive community, and bring your like-minded friends to this social gathering. The Pleasure Salon embraces respect, acceptance, and non-judgmental support in this public space.

In pleasure,
Patricia Johnson, Selina Fire & Mark Michaels

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

Fetlife RSVP: http://fetlife.com/events/43712

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by Viviane on 02/25/2025

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Cinekink NYC 2011

by Viviane on 02/25/2025

in Events, sex

cinekink300x200 Cinekink NYC 2011Celebrating and exploring a wide diversity of sexuality, the films and videos in this sex-positive and kink-friendly showcase range from documentary to drama, camp comedy to artsy experimental, mildly spicy to quite explicit – and everything in between.

[Full disclosure – Since 2008, I’ve been one of the judges for the short films in competition.

Tuesday, March 1 @ 8 pm / KICK-OFF GALA
A bevy of kinky performers, plus…
The Lady is Dead
My Erotic Video Art
Love Hotel
Shake It
Special location:
Taj Lounge / 48 W. 21 St. (bet. 5th & 6th), NYC

CINEKINK SCREENINGS – WEDNESDAY, 3/2 – SATURDAY, 3/5
Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue (@ 2nd Street), NYC

Wednesday, March 2 @ 7 pm / KINK CRUSADERS
w/Behind the Scene

Wednesday, March 2 @ 9:15 pm / SEXUAL RADAR

Thursday, March 3 @ 7 pm / CRAVE
Passion, Fruit
For My Darling
Julia
52 Takes of the Same Thing. Then Boobs
Ms. Thing
Horsey
Piss
Cactus

Thursday, March 3 @ 9 pm / AN OPEN INVITATION: A REAL SWINGERS PARTY IN SAN FRANCISCO

Friday, March 4 @ 6:45 pm / ADVENTURES IN THE SKIN TRADE
Sex Workers: Your Voices Count
The Cowboy
Sunday
Hooka Face and the Virgin Boy
Man With a Bolex Movie Camera
The Cultural War is a Diversion From Economic Policy Insuring Plutocracy
Bucking the System

Friday, March 4 @ 9:00 pm / LUST, LOVE, LIFE
Choices
Wiggle Room
Teat Beat of Sex
Little Deaths
Fucking is the Only Prayer
Life, Love, Lust

Friday, March 4 @ 10:40 pm / CAGED

Saturday, March 5 @ 1:00 pm / RUN, RUN, IT’S HIM
w/Porno Person and When Harry Met Chesty

Saturday, March 5 @ 3:15 pm / PORN AGAIN
A panel discussion on ethical porn-making.

Saturday, March 5 @ 5:30 pm / BRING IT!
Our annual adult cinema showcase…
Artcore
Billy Castro Does the Mission
Chloe’s Column: Fuck Fame
My Own Master
Return of the Post Apocalyptic Cowgirls
Tristan Taormino’s Rough Sex II

Saturday, March 5 @ 8:00 pm / PRIDE & PREDILECTIONS
Chained!
Butterfly Caught
Baby Cake
GayKeith
Turning Japanese
Freak
Love, Hugs and Kisses, Sissy Stephanie

Saturday, March 5 @ 10:10 pm / INDIETRO
w/Black Rose Tango and Skin’s First Suspension

Sunday, March 6 @ 6:00 pm / AWARDS CEREMONY
location: TBA

Sunday, March 6 @ 9:00 pm / AFTERGLOW!!
Our super-sexy wrap party!
The Erotic Couch
Trannywood Gone Wild
AlphaFemmes
location: TBA

TICKETS AND PASSES… on sale now!

SUPPORT KINKY CINEMA…
Want to get in on the action and draw some attention for your own kinky endeavors? Own a business that could use more kinky customers? Love supporting sex-positive expression?

A donation of just $50 gets your name and URL listed in the CINEKINKSTER area of our website.  A level of support created for individuals and small businesses, it’s a great way to help out and get yourself noticed.

Or if you prefer to skip the kudos, we’d love to have you as a FRIEND W/BENEFITS for a $30 donation!

You can support kinky cinema at:
http://cinekink.com/supporters/donors

ALL HANDS ON…
Want to help out during CineKink NYC?  We’ve got a variety of volunteer shifts and positions available–and can offer you comp tickets and our eternal thanks and admiration in return! To sign-up: http://cinekink.com/supporters/volunteers

HELP GET OUT THE WORD!
We want to spread the CineKinky goodness throughout the land and would love your help in getting out the news to other likely aficionados.

  • Facebook: http://vbly.us/cinefb
  • Fetlife: http://fetlife.com/events/38113
  • Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinekink

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