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Austin Resources
Inclusion here does not equate endorsement.
90 minutes away from San Antonio, Austin makes a great day trip, especially on Saturdays when GWNN hosts an event. Ambrosio no longer lives in Austin so some of these listings might no longer be accurate (especially the night clubs.) Please suggest any links you would like to see included.
Austin Groups
- ADD (Austin Dominant's Discussion)
A group of Dominants/ Masters/ Owners/ Tops/ etc... who meet on the first Friday of every month at a local restaurant or private home for a discussion of issues important to us. We also occasionally have local, regional and national speakers, demos, and the rare play party. A member may bring along one or more submissives to serve and/or to be able to socialize at their own table away from the Dom’s discussion.
Email: Ken at - Austin ROPE (Ropelovers Organization for Practitioners and Enthusiasts) is a hands-on affair for adult rope bondage enthusiasts of all levels of experience, and we hope to provide a space for leatherfolk of all sexual orientations to learn and exchange ideas for rope art and play. For more information on the meeting and location, contact Señor Jaime by email at cometothewhatknot @ gmail.com (omit the spaces).
- Austin-subCulture (AsC) is outreach organization dedicated to the personal growth, education, and support of its' members. AsC's goal is to educate its' members and the community in the joys of a safe, sane, and consensual lifestyle. AsC offers monthly support meetings, bi-monthly demonstrations (when available) and participates in many local events. AsC is a pansexual (any form of sexual expression)group open to submissives and switches (in sub mode) in the Central Texas area.
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/austinsubculture/ - Austin Voyagers is an Austin-area group that is welcoming to all adults, regardless of orientation. We are especially welcoming to those who are new to the kink lifestyle who would like to explore the issues and questions that we ask when we are first trying to understand these strange urges and stranger folks. We are called Voyagers because of our history (we began as a group called TNG) and because we are the ones who are exploring, searching, wondering. It's always nice to have friends along on voyages of discovery.
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Austin_Voyagers/
FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/3253 - Bound By Desire is the oldest BD/SM club in Texas for women only. They write "We are NOT politically correct. We support everyone's right to a safe, sane and consensual lifestyle." They hold socials every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2 - 4 at the Flight Path in Austin Texas. All interested women are invited to attend to meet other leather women and get acquainted with our club. Their meetings and parties are held every other month. April, June, August, and December. They sponsor The HUNT -- their annual country run -- in October in the beautiful Texas hill country. Women do not have to be a member to attend the Hunt.
Snail Mail: Bound by Desire, P.O. Box 3733, Austin, TX 78764
URL: http://www.boundbydesire.org. - Café Diva is a social group in the Austin area that is open to female dominants (or dom-leaning switches), regardless of orientation or group affiliations. The group provides a place for learning, open discussions, and sharing of skills. Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Email: - The Central Texas boys of Leather (CTboL) provides a safe space for all types of self-identified leather submissives to gather, have fun, and work for the organizations and charities within the gay and leather communities. The club is committed to providing support and education to all leather submissives and to preserving and sharing the history and culture of the leather community.
Email:
URL: http://www.ctbol.org/. - Central Texas Couples is a small Special Interest Group in the Central Texas area for D/s – M/s – BDSM oriented monogamous, polyamorous, open (and all other orientations) couples and families living together in a committed relationship. We strive to provide a congenial & safe atmosphere for social interaction, support, and education for adults over the age of 19 who are living “24/7” in a D/s, M/s, or BDSM relationship. The purpose of CTC is to provide couples & Leather Families committed to each other & the ideals of “24/7” D/s-M/s-BDSM with a safe place to network, meet friends, share ideas, find support & experience to help others, & learn from one another as we strive to grow in our chosen lives.
FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/8910 - Central Texas TNG ("The Next Generation" Austin Chapter) is a group for young adults interested in an Alternative Lifestyle, kink, B.D.S.M., etc. The mission of this group is to create a safe, positive, encouraging environment for young adults to meet one another to build a support group of peers interested in kink. TNG serves persons aged 18-35.
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Central_Texas-TNG
FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/1474 - ClubFEM-Austin: a social organization composed of individuals who want to develop sincere Female Dominant/male submissive relationships. Fem Dommes are in charge of the activities at all times; and, ClubFEM Dommes are considerate and caring women who want the D/s experience to be enjoyable for all participants. All participants in ClubFEM must be at least 21 years of age and must be biologically or post-op/and identify as Female Dominant and/or male submissive. For more information please contact
HM Crystal at runa@texas.net
or Lady Robin at LadyRobin77@austin.rr.com
URL: http://www.clubfem.com/
FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/12910 - The Group With No Name is Austin's largest pansexual BDSM group. It hosts socials on the 2nd Saturday of every month. There are varous discusssion lists available for GWNN members listed in the Email Lists section below.
URL: http://www.gwnn.net/
FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/2451 - Kinky Drawers: Kinky Drawers is a group of kinky artists who enjoy gathering to do life drawings, preferably of models in kinky predicaments -- although simply remaining still for two or three 30 minute sessions is predicament enough for many of their models. They welcome anyone who would like to try their hand at drawing. And they're always seeking volunteer models! For meeting announcements watch the Voyagers and/or SAADE lists described in the Email Lists section below.
Email: koura_a@yahoo.com - MAsT: Austin. The Austin chapter of Masters And slaves Together. It is a pansexual support and discussion group for those interested in the Master-Mistress/slave or Dominant/submissive relationship. Persons of any gender and sexual orientation are welcome.
URL: http://www.mast.net/chapters/austin.htm
FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/11026 - The Mentors Referral Service: If you're new to the lifestyle, new to Austin, or just need some one-on-one advice or information from an experienced lifestyle Mentor, feel free to contact Ken for information or to schedule an initial interview.
Email: Ken at - NEWT (Nasty Evil Wicked Toymakers) Guild Workshop: A Group of like minded people who enjoy making adult toys of all types.
Yahoo! Egroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAADE_NEWT_Guild/ - The RACKiT Club: (Risk Aware Consensual Kink in Texas): TRACK = Risk Aware Consensual Kink. Add an "iT" for "in Texas", and you've got RACKiT. The club's goal is to create opportunities to socialize with other people interested in enjoying RACK. The RACKiT Club holds a Kinky Happy Hour or other fun gathering every-other Wednesday in Austin. They are casual get-togethers, designed to give us a place to chat in person about whatever comes up. A/all are welcome to attend.
FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/11650 - School for Advanced American Dominant Education (SAADE) is an education group adopting a university or "institute of higher learning" model. We endeavor to offer a wide range of educational opportunities that appeal to a diverse group of learners. We present a yearly schedule of presentations, discussion groups and workshops. (NOTE: SAADE has discontinued using Yahoo and uses FetLife instead.)
URL: http://www.HOUSEofSAADE.org /
FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/2485 - San Marcos Area Consensual Kink (SMACK) is an organization that is "SMACK" in the middle of the Austin and San Antonio corridor. It was founded in January 2009 to give those in the area a place to go that did not require an hour drive each way.
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SMACK_Texas/
FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/3436 - Submissives' Advocacy Council Of Central Texas: A new group made up of submissives is being formed that will act as an advocacy council for all area submissives. Group members will be available to counsel submissives when there is a concern for the welfare and safety, emotional as well as physical, of the submissive. Council members may also act as advocates for a submissive if there is ever an issue with a dominant or other persons acting in a way that frightens or worries the submissive. It will be the goal of this advocacy council to provide area submissives an avenue to find advice and support from people they can confide in and trust. Council members may have affiliations with and memberships in other area groups, but the council will have affiliations with no other groups. The council will not be sponsored by any other group and it will not answer to any other group. At this time the council is accepting applications from area submissives interested in being a part of the council. Members should be active in at least one area group, be willing to devote the time necessary if called on to help someone, and be willing to have their names and emails listed on the Council web page. This council is in no way going to try and mentor any submissives, and it is not the Council's intention to replace any mentoring relationship. A council member who feels that a sub is really in need of mentoring rather than an advocate will put that submissive in contact with the mentoring groups in the area.
Email:
Email Lists
- AuSMPAC: This group is for people perverted enough to be interested in the politics of SM clubs in Austin, TX. (unmoderated)
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AuSMPAC/ - The discussion list called AustinSM was formed "to discuss things of interest to the Austin kink community" but while it is "an open forum where free exchange of ideas is encouraged" it will not allow "flaminmg, disrespect, or rudeness." Furthermore "Austin SM is not affiliated with any Austin area kink group." To subscribe to that group, simply send an e-mail to austinsm-subscribe@yahoogroups.com .
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/austinsm/ - GWNNGOV is a new Yahoo mailing list for "political" GWNN members. It is a "group created specifically to provide a place for the discussion of political and informational subjects relating to the Group With No Name (GWNN)." (As of December 2009, the most recent post was made in January of 2009)
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GWNNGOV/ - GWNNMembers: This is the officially sponsored GWNN discussion list. This list is open to all members of GWNN in good standing who wish to discuss topics related to GWNN, the scene, or other lifestyle-related activities in a positive and healthy manner.
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gwnnmembers/ - BDSN San Antonio Controversy: A mailing list for uncensored, frank discussions of controversies in the Central Texas BDSN scene. (BDSN is not a typo. Yahoo now considers "BDSM" as profane language and will not permit it in the name of a group or in a group's description.) Austinites are welcome to air there dirty laundry here. No spam allowed: local scene related businesses can post announcements. (As of December 2009, the most recent annoucement was October 4, 2009)
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BDSN_San_Antonio_Controversy
- The National Leather Association: Austin chapter is no longer extant but it's mailing list is still active -- although it mostly features announcments and cross posts.
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NLA_Austin/ - SAS/M Kinky Klassifieds is a Yahoo Group created to better serve the BDSM community's needs in San Antonio and surrounding areas. This group's function is for people to place ads for things they need, want, or can do -- advertise things you have for sale, kink or non-kink related. It's really up to the user. However, no professional ads will be accepted for sexual services (either giving or receiving) or listings for pro-Dom/mes or pro-subs. Other Personals will be allowed. No flaming or Spammers will be tolerated.
Email: SASMKinkyklassifieds@yahoogroups.com
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SASMKinkyKlassifieds/ . - TxConnects: This group is for open-minded swing, bi, poly and fetish people in San Antonio, Austin and surrounding areas to post ads, talk to each other, and connect. You must be over 18 and show this information on your profile, and this is a moderated group. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST show your age and state on your profile, or you will not be approved for membership! Moderator also requires that members be from Texas. Spammers will be banned immediately.
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TXconnects/
Austin Shopping and Services
- Capitol Saddlery, 1614 Lavaca, (512-478-9309). Not really a fetish store but a tack shop: a great place to buy quality whips and crops at decent prices.
- Fetish is a store for shoes, clothing, and bijoux on 12th and Lamar in Suite E. Very upscale and exquisitely tasteful but not what you would imagine from the name: nothing overtly sexual or kinky. I would recommend this to all my friends with disposable income and a subtle aesthetic. It's worth stopping by just to smell and buy some of their scented candles. 512-457 - 1007. Fax 512-457-1008.
- Forbidden Fruit: Two Austin stores for buying adult toys. The Fantasy Boutique at 107 A. East North Loop specializes in B&D, corsets, and Gothic fashions. (512-453-8090) The Intimate Boutique at 512 Neches caries more of the standard fair. (512-478-8358) Unfortunately, they closed their body arts salon in 2004. Forbidden Fruit supports the local community. They offer a series of in store demos and classes relative to the scene. (To find a location, see the map below.)
Email: info@forbiddenfruit.com
URL: http://www.forbiddenfruit.com/ - lauraleeleathers: a South Central Texas workshop featuring some of the most beautiful leather bondage restraint gear and BDSM toys you'll find anywhere.
eBay: http://www.stores.ebay.com/lauraleeleathers
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lauraleeleathers
URL: http://www.lauraleeleathers.com/ - Leather Chest is a Fetish & Fantasywear Store for Motorcycle & Street Apparel inside Tapelenders, Austin's award-winning gay & lesbian superstore at 1114 West 5th Street, Austin, TX 78703 512-472-0844 (http://www.tapelendersaustin.com/). Leather Chest is my first recommendation for finding Leatherman / "Old Guard" / Biker apparel.
- Metro on Guadalupe Blvd. A trendy coffee shop with an Industrial motif. It's open late and the metal furniture is suitably uncomfortable. Within walking distance of some interesting stores.
- Photos by Corwin: Erotic and fetish photography shot by an experienced natural-light nature photographer and his talented assistant using a high-resolution digital camera and full studio lighting. The purpose is to create images that produce an unusual (often interpretive) view of a scene. This team is prepared to help you to create your own personal image portfolio or a special photo for your partner or family. Post-shoot image manipulation (Adobe Photoshop), printing, matting and framing are available. Fee if you retain copyright, no fee if Corwin retains copyright.
Email: photosbycorwin@hotmail.com
URL: http://www.photosbycorwin.com/ - Phoenix Rising: Floggers, Collars, Restraints, and Chainmail that has been "Bitch Tested" and "Slut Approved." 512-651-1071
Email: upfromtheashes@hotmail.com - Rachel P. is offering discrete and confidential professsional messages for Austin metro scene people who don't want vanilla message therapists wondering about the bruises and rope burns. She offers strictly non-sensual massage, specializing in Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Swedish and Pregnancy massage. She will come to your home/dungeon for $65/hr or $35/half hr.
Phone: 830-660-5186
Email: rachelp_rmt@yahoo.com - Sacred Heart Rubber: Rubber clothing
URL: http://www.sacredheartrubber.com/ - Snakepit Leatherworks: Custom made and hand crafted leather work. (Austin)
URL: http://www.snakepitleatherworks.com/ - Sinsations Adult Boutique: "Your source for adult toys, bachelorette party supplies,
lingerie, fetish accessories, and much more! Sinsations supplies sex-positive products and educational materials to promote safe and healthy lifestyles for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Our knowledgeable staff is trained to inform and educate you on any question you may have. No question is taboo here. Our store consists of an extensive collection of lingerie, adult toys, bachelorette party supplies, educational materials, fetish accessories and much more. Female owned and operated, our staff strives to create an open and inviting atmosphere."
Store Location: 2008 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704
Telephone: 512.440.7602
Email: info@sinsationsaustin.com
URL: http://www.sinsationsaustin.com/ - Primarily a vanilla lingerie story, Tabu Lingerie also sells kinky leather wear, P.V.C., and restraints in addition to the more traditional oils & lotions, lubricants, bachelorette gifts, dance wear, and sexy shoes. Two locations: North at 9070 Research (512-482-8228) and South at 4006 S. Lamar (512-443-7779)
- Based on an ad in the December 11, 1998 issue of the Austin Chronicle , Tabu & Tattoois a piercing/tattoo salon and fetish shop with Leather, latex, & PVC items and bondage & s&M merchandise. The address is 303 W. 5th Street.
Night Clubs and Live Performance
(This information is old and the webmaster can not guarantee it's accuracy. Call each venue before you make any plans.)
- The Chain Drive. Austin's Leather Bar. As the Austin American-Statesman states: "Chain Drive’s bad-boy reputation — it’s the closest thing to a true leather bar in Austin and formerly housed a shop for sex toys — is also what draws some. Several organizations, including the Boys of Leather, Heart of Texas Bears and the Capital City Riders — a gay motorcycling group formed at the bar — hold monthly cookouts and parties at the bar."
News Story: http://www.statesman.com/blogs/ ...
URL: http://www.chain-drive.com/ - Elysium (formerly Atomic Cafe, now under new ownership and management) has a liquor license and is open for business! Elysium is primarily a Goth club, but in the past it has featured "Fetish nights." Due to the way that TABC is doing things, Elysium is currently 21 and up. You MUST show a valid I.D. at the door no matter what your age and there is a cover charge. (BTW, Austin is the home of
Jenna Bush so be careful with whom you drink.) Elysium is located at 705 Red River (the northeast corner of 7th and Red River.)
Phone: 512-478-2979
URL: http://elysiumonline.net - Flesh Assembly: Flesh Assembly is a fetish fantasy troupe that specializes in visually and sexually stunning theatrical fetish performance art!
Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lady_salacious/
Flesh Asembly Live Journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/fleshassembly/
Vanilla (Non-kinky) Resources
- The AustinChronicle: The free weekly newspaper alternative. It includes the "Variations" personal classified ads.
URL: http://www.austinchronicle.com/ - Austin 360: another free weekly presented in partnership with the Austin American-Statesman daily newspaper.
URL: http://www.austin360.com/
