Frequently Asked Questions

No Dumb questions, we are primarily an Educational Group.. so ask away!
Q: What is BDSM
A: BDSM is an acronym which embodies Bondage & Discipline (BD), Domination & submission (D/s) and Sadism & Masochism (SM). The term is used with reference to consensual erotic interactions between adults, and is fundamentally opposite to non-consensual sexual or physically abusive behavior.
Q: What are "Munches"?
A: Munches are social “meet and greet” events, normally held in a public restaurant or lounge where only adults are allowed.  Ordinary street clothes are appropriate wear for munches and ordinary rules of social interaction apply — it is not mandatory for Dominants or submissives to be addressed in any particular way.  If in doubt… ask.

Attendees at munches do not have to give out or use their real names as a matter of personal privacy, but they are expected to respect the privacy of other attendees and matters discussed at munches.

Who attended a munch and what was discussed there should NOT be discussed or shared with others or in other forums.

Q: What are the Benefits of EOS Membership?

A: The most obvious benefit of membership is the opportunity to talk with, and learn from, other members who may share common interests, or experience, in your particular fetish, plus the knowledge about other various aspects of BDSM.

Members also benefit from:

  • Discounts on workshop charges and special event tickets
  • Access to EOS’s lending library of books, papers, videos and other materials about various aspects of BDSM
  • The social, learning and support network offered by other members
  • Opportunities to have input into activities and events EOS puts on
  • Benefit from the knowledge gained within Edmonton’s oldest BDSM group
Q: How much is Membership?

A. For the past number of years annual fees are $20 and these go towards rental costs of workshop venues, providing seed money for special events, and funds for library acquisitions. All members of EOS are volunteers and do no receive any remuneration of any kind.

Q: Does EOS put on "Play Parties"?
A: Historically EOS has not put on play parties, although it has co-operated with and from time-to-time engaged others to put on play parties in conjunction with EOS events.  Part of the reason for this has been about liability of the group and providing an environment where members attending workshops can feel safe and comfortable in their learning and personal growth in this “lifestyle” without any kind of pressure to engage in play per se.
Q: Does EOS have Rules and By Laws?
A: EOS is an unregistered organization (to preserve member privacy and confidentiality), however it does have by-laws and polices under which it operates on a non-profit basis, for the protection the elected board members and the many volunteers. Here is a link to the latest set of Rules: Download
Q: Where to Start?
Joining Fetlife – a Free Canadian Based Fetish Forum Site – is a great place to start. Create a scene name for yourself, to protect your true identity, and start a profile. It’s not a dating site, but it is a great place to start expressing your inner kink side, and join the kink community, sharing as little or as much as you want about yourself to start with. But it does give you a chance to read about what others are sharing, and join smaller groups that like to chat about topics that are of interest to you.

The next step, when you are ready, is to look for one of the “Munches” in your area, to meet real people in a safe public place. Never agree to meet someone one-on-one at first, its much safer in a group, arrange to meet them at a known group meeting/munch if you have met someone on-line or in Fetlife. Nice thing about joining one of the groups, it means most of the players are known to each other, and can vouch or give references for one another, and will be happy to chat and help you be safe too.

Research your kink, there are many reference books, forums, chat rooms out there. EOS pride’s itself on its large reference library collection, but there are many other sources and educational groups too.

General society is more open the the kink community than ever before. 50 Shades was certainly a great advertising campaign, and so are the Pride Parades. But there are still many jobs and professional positions out there that would frown upon your activities or preferences, so anonymity is still preferred, hence why just about everyone has a scene name to start with.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, same goes for the Kink Community! Respect it, and you too will be respected.