Q: What is BDSM
Q: What are "Munches"?
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"?
Q: Does EOS have Rules and By Laws?
Q: Where to Start?
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.