The Cellars.

Language

The Lexicon

The Lexicon preserves the language of the Lifestyle — its words, concepts and traditions. It records meaning; it never prescribes practice. Where usage varies between Houses or lineages, each is set down with equal respect.

Community

TES

also known as TES

Abbreviation for The Eulenspiegel Society, one of the earliest public BDSM education and support organisations.

Definition

Expanded form: The Eulenspiegel Society

TES was founded in New York in 1971 and is widely regarded as a foundational institution of the modern public BDSM community. It has hosted decades of educational programming.

Discussion

TES is a frequent reference in historical writing on the emergence of public kink community.

See also