INTRODUCTION:
When I moved to New York, I wouldn't say it was strictly because I knew it would be a much more open and tolerant place for the the kinks and fantasies that I was into, but it was certainly a big plus. The city just has this reputation for living life on the wild side, even after Times Square got all cleaned up and there's corporate sponsorships everywhere. But even after I arrived, it took me awhile to actually find a place that would indulge my BDSM side. I actually had to join an online community and meet some people to get suggestions first.
When some members there found out that i was actually pretty wet behind the ears in the world of spanking, they recommended that I go check out Paddles NYC, which is surprisingly (or maybe not-so surprisingly) located right in the heart of Manhattan. Despite the silly name, it's definitely a BDSM dungeon in there, and if you like to take a walk on the wold side, this should be a main stop.
Keep reading below to learn everything you need to know about Paddles NYC, right here on EasySex.com!
ABOUT:
Because walking into Paddles NYC can be a rather overwhelming experience, they have a tour guide, and that's great. It's just some who works there, but if you come slightly early before an event, they can definitely show you around, and what you'll see is impressive. It looks like a themed Disneyland playground, but if the theme was sexy torture chamber. The walls are black or designed to look like medieval stones, there a huge collection of sex contraptions and furniture like wooden bondage chairs, st andrews crosses, and an entire wall full of different types of paddles and whips. And because BSM is huge into the feel and perception of humiliation and pain, this does wonders for everyone's experience.
Despite this, the events I've attend here have been a lot of fun, and not just in 'watching people writhe' sort of fun. It's only $20 to enter, so a lot of people use it as a sort of alternative hangout on a weekend night. There's no alcohol served but you can bring your own, and they have a fun little cafe in one corner with some chairs. it's a great way to take a break from some of the scenes you can take part in or out hang back and watch. When they have special events the whole place gets a lot crazier, like at one of their Bedlam parties, where it's more like a crazy dance club has descended upon the dungeon.
FEATURES:
-located right in the heart of Manhattan, in the Chelsea neighborhood, just south of Penn station
-has operated for over twenty three years, overseen by Master Michael, whose been involved in the New York City S&M community for forty years
-open to the public every Friday and Saturday from 10PM until late (except the first Saturday of every month, when it opens at 7PM for the OTK Spanking Party)
-cover ranges from $20 for most nights to $35 for certain special events
-no membership required for entry
-on the 4th Thursday night of every month they host the 'Society of Spankers', which also costs $20 to attend the longest running Men's Spanking Party
-will occasionally open on Monday and Tuesdays nights for all-male events, ranging from Bear parties to Hot Men underwear parties
-as is the the typical rule in BDSM, no traditional sexual activity (intercourse, penetration) is permitted on-site
-incredible collection of BDSM equipment, from cages to st andrews crosses, to st catherine's wheels, to pommel horse seats
-no dress code at all
-on Fridays, the first fifty women who arrive get a free paddle
-welcomes people who come alone, as a couple, or with a group
-proudly promotes itself as a place where sane people can indulge in whipping, spanking, bondage, domination, submission, foot fetishes, cross dressing, and more
-it does not serve alcohol, but you can bring your own in (BYOB)
-they have on site restaurant called The Whips and Licks cafe, which serves coffee, soft drinks, and light food choices
-available for rent if you want to host a private party or photo/film shoot
-plenty of events throughout the year, especially around pride, and Bedlam Parties turn the entire dungeon area into a nightclub
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