Organizations

Disclaimer: BESS makes no endorsements or promises of satisfaction on behalf of these organizations.
 

Black Rose shares a reciprocal agreement with BESS. BR members must bring their membership card to attend BESS "contributors and guests only" events. Black Rose members, like BESS Contributors, must make reservations in advance for any BESS party and may bring guests of their own.

http://www.br.org

Washington DC's Only Alternate Lifestyles Nightclub

The Crucible is a for-profit Pansexual Alternate Lifestyles play event hosted at our new space . There are strict Safe - Sane - Consensual rules enforced by DM's. We do have a core group of dedicated local players, and it is a caring fantastic environment in which to experience public play.

The Crucible is a private club. Memberships information is available on their website. In addition, one time memberships can be purchased (no more than 3 times). After three times, we ask you to become a Crucible member, or join one of the support and education groups.

Operating hours generally are 9 PM - 2 AM (But check the calendar to make sure)

http://www.the-crucible.com

Black Beat shares a reciprocal agreement with BESS.

Established in 2002, Black BEAT Inc. is an independent, social organization founded by African American members of the D/s, BDSM and Leather community nationwide. Our organization strives to cultivate safe, sane, consenting adults (21 years and older) with alternative lifestyle and sexuality interests via culture, education, development, support, and event planning.

http://www.blackbeat.org

Friends of Play House shares a reciprocal agreement with BESS.

More information coming soon!

Pan Fun shares a reciprocal agreement with BESS.

APan Fun is a DC Area group aimed at promoting safe, sane, consensual practices between consenting adults. After these requirements are met, anything goes. PanSexual, straight, bi, gay, lesbian, dom, sub, trans, boi or grrl, a respectful attitude and interest in an open sexy environment where everyone can play is all you need to join us.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PanFun

WHIP shares a reciprocal agreement with BESS.   WHIP members must bring a WHIP membership card to attend BESS "contributors and guests only" events.   WHIP members, like BESS Contributors, must make reservations in advance for any BESS party and may bring guests of their own.

For more information about WHIP, please email: chair@w-h-i-p.us

http://www.w-h-i-p.us

"The Next Generation, Baltimore" is a group formed for individuals between the ages of 19 and 35 of any sexual orientation that hold an interest in a sexually alternative community.

The purpose of the group is to create a comfortable, open forum of discussion in a safe and secure group environment to aid in socialization within the BDSM community and to further educate members regarding BDSM related activities.

http://www.tngbaltimore.com/

Tidewater Individuals Exploring Domination is an alternative lifestyles group for those interested in domination. The group is open to all: gay, hetro, lesbian, transgender, cross-dressing, poly and like fetishes. This group serves all the Hampton Roads and surrounding areas.

http://tiedinva.com/

DCSMA is a networking resource for DC-area SM advocates.   The DCSMA page includes downloadable "tools" and other resources for individuals and organizations. Some of these "tools" were donated by BESS.

http://www.dcsma.org

FIST is a social and educational club for women interested in SM, leather and fetish between women.

http://members.aol.com/FISTWomen

TRP's mission is to provide quality education for our communities: Leather ~ Fetish ~ BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadomasochism, dominance, submission).

http://www.resourcepool.org

The Sacred Garden offers 'Fetish Cultural Forum' in MD/DC/VA metro area. It promotes bdsm scenes with emphasis on glamour and fantasy role-playing.

http://www.thesacredgarden.org