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San Antonio Resources

 

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  • Austin is about 70 miles away from San Antonio and makes a great day trip for Alamo city visitors. You might choose to view the Austin Resource page.

 

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San Antonio Area Web Guides

 

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SAS/M

  • The Andromeda Group: This is a group based in San Antonio, that has a focus on both education and fun and is open to all sexualities, orientations, fetishes, and kinks (as long as all parties are consenting!) This is a sex-positive environment for both new and experienced kinksters.
    FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/22514

  • 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

  • Chain of Command: "a leather club whose purpose is to promote the leather tradition and philosophy in a social, non-political environment." (They are not a "sex club.") Membership is restricted to men. They follow some of the "old guard" traditions.
    URL: http://www.chainofcommand.org/

  • DomméNation: San Antonio's Femdom Special Interest Group.  This group is for female dominants interested in issues relevant to committed Femdom relationships (female dominant/male submissive).  Committed relationships refer to husbands, significant others, or collared submissives. Activities of the group may include,
    • women only discussion/education meetings (primary)
    • couples only discussion/education meeting
    • Femdom socials
    • Femdom play parties
    To discuss issues like,
    • reality vs. fantasy
    • humiliation
    • incorporating rituals
    • how to maintain dominance even when you don't feel like it
    • how to hurt the one you love
    Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DommeNation_SA/

  • Our Kommon Bond: An educational group formed by the folks that brought us the Our Kommon Bond Rope Group (below.) They sponsor educational classes and workshops covering all topics related to BDSM. [NOTE: the "OurKommonBond" Yahoo group replaces the "KommonBond" Yahoo group.]
    Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OurKommonBond/
    FetLife eGroup: http://fetlife.com/groups/2850

  • Our Kommon Bond Rope Group: "We are here to show you the ropes." A group limited to people in and around the San Antonio area interested in getting together and learning more or sharing their knowledge of the art of rope tying. It features themed meetings for all levels of experience. If your profile does not have your age posted you will automatically be denied.
    Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OurKommonBondRope/

  • S. A. Snakecharmers: A whip group established in December 2004.
    Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sasnakecharmers/

  • SA TNG: A TNG Group in San Antonio to provide community and support for those identifying as poly, kinky, gay, lesbian, transgendered, or otherwise alternatively relationship/personality inclined.
    FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/10914
    Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/tngsa

  • San Antonio Crimson Moon Society: a new group created for local kinksters interested in the art of spanking.
    FetLife: https://fetlife.com/groups/50592

  • San Antonio Dominants: (formerly "San Antonio Dominant's Dinner"): As of August 1st 2001, San Antonio Dominants is a discussion held once a month in San Antonio. It is a come as you are, discuss the topic at hand group, where all are welcome to participate. The discussion is geared toward Dominants, but if submissives would like to attend they are welcome with their Dominant. If an unattached submissive is interested in attending, they are requested to e-mail and receive a response before showing up.
    Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SA_Doms/

  • San Antonio Fetish Exchange (S.A.F.E.-Tx): A Pansexual Group open to all and providing education on that which we practice and enjoy! The goal of S.A.F.E. is to provide a safe place for people to meet, socialize, educate and play. Respect and trust as well as the sharing of knowledge are key to this group!
    FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/23714

  • San Antonio S/Munch: (SAS/M) --- a.k.a. San Antonio Social Munch (S.A.S.M.) to the uninitiated -- is the largest BDSM social group in the Alamo City. It was established in 1996 for people of all shapes, sizes, genders, and orientations to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and it is the oldest and largest existing pansexual BDSM organization in San Antonio.
    Yahoo eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sasmtx/
    FetLife eGroup: http://fetlife.com/groups/2969
    URL: http://www.sasmtx.info/

  • S.A.R.G. (San Antonio Rope Group): A group for all Rope Enthusiasts --- from the first time beginner to the most seasoned rope Top, and from the intimate rope bunny to the hardcore rope slut.
    FetLife: https://fetlife.com/groups/37198/about

  • Sassy (San Antonio Spanking Society Y: Dedicated to the "Romance of Spanking") (UPDATE: As of June 2012 SASSY is no longer on hiatus) Sassy stands for "San Antonio Spanky Society Y.......Y because it's fun!" This is a spanking only group --- no D/S, bondage, or S&M. For those activities there are plenty of other venues available.
    Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sassyintro/

  • San Antonio Submissives' group: dedicated to submissive women and men, and offers support, guidance, encouragement and enlightenment in a safe environment for submissives to discuss issues specific to their role in the BDSM relationship.  Meetings are open to all submissives, regardless of gender, and are held at 6:30 on the Wednesday following Saturday of the SAS/M social (IE. the Wednesday following the 1st Saturday of each month.)  This is only for submissives and switches in the submissive position.
    Email:

  • SA TNG: A TNG Group in San Antonio to provide community and support for those identifying as poly, kinky, gay, lesbian, transgendered, or otherwise alternatively relationship/personality inclined.
    FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/10914
    Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/tngsa

  • 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

  • Submissive Mentoring in San Antonio and Abroad (SubMenSAA): A network for submissives/slaves/bottoms in the the central Texas area. This is a pan-sexual, multifaceted group for bottoms, submissives, slaves, and switches in bottom/subbie mode. Come learn with us, and teach what you know... Make a friend...be a friend
    Yahoo! eGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/submensaa

  • Switches Support Group for San Antonio: This group is in hiatus but the Austin version still meets monthly.
    Email:

 

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Annual San Antonio Events

 

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Mailing Lists and eGroups

WARNING: While these mailing lists still exist some of them might have fallen into disuse or become clogged with spam.

  • BDSN San Antonio Controversy: A mailing list for uncensored, frank discussions of controversies in the Central Texas (especially San Antonio) B D S M scene. (BDSN is not a typo. Yahoo considers "BDSM" as profane language and will not permit it in the name of a group or in a group's description.) Unlike the old "BDSM San Antonio (Civil)" mailing list, name calling and flames are acceptable on this list so the arguments tend to be heated and personal.
    Yahoo! eGroups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BDSN_San_Antonio_Controversy/

  • Gay San Antonio on FetLife: A BDSM/Leather forum for the LGBT community in San Antonio area. Any discussions are welcome as long as respect for each person is maintained.
    FetLife: https://fetlife.com/groups/44727

  • San Antonio Crimson Moon Society: a new group created for local kinksters interested in the art of spanking.
    FetLife: https://fetlife.com/groups/50592

  • (New as of August 2011) S.A.R.G. (San Antonio Riggers Group): A group dedicated to rope bondage.
    FetLife: https://fetlife.com/events/66841

  • SAS/M Kinky Klassifieds: a Yahoo! eGroup 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.
    Yahoo! eGroup: SASMKinkyklassifieds@yahoogroups.com or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SASMKinkyKlassifieds/ .

 

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San Antonio Dungeons, Play Spaces, and Lifestyle Alternative Centers

  • SA Crossing: a 3500 sq foot dungeon facility open to any and all groups for meetings and a safe play place for people in the Lifestyle. SA Crossing exists as an support and resources for groups or individuals involved in, or interested in any alternative lifestyle, with respect to all sexual orientations, gender presentations, ages, and individual kinks, for various areas of BDSM, Fetishes and Sexuality. It rents for private party's, events and private dungeon play. SAC is a private club and membership is required. 21 and up.
    URL: http://www.SACrossing.com
    FetLife: http://fetlife.com/groups/30162/about

  • Temple of Flesh: a performance group that puts on musical fetish spectaculars such as "Exotic Easter" and a monthly underground SGLBT / BDSM / BYOB Club --- a night of erotic fetish fantasies and fun on the last Sunday of the month at Players Club. Founder Steve of Destruction describes it as a continually evolving project aimed at keeping the fetish scene alive through a number of services. They also do bondage shows for the stage and create web sites.
    URL: http://www.templeofflesh.com/
    FetLife: https://fetlife.com/events/58632

 

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Scene Friendly Local Night Clubs and Bars

While this site includes listings of bars and night clubs -- some of which are known to feature "Fetish Nights," "Dominatrix Nites," and other scene friendly events --- the web master does not condone playing while under the influence of alcohol or any other mood altering drugs (with the exception of chocolate.)  Whether playing on top or on the bottom, being impared adds an additional element of risk.   Please play responsibly:  Know with whom you're playing, negotiate, use safewords, play within your skill level, and (if a DM is not available) have a friend monitor your scene.  And please understand, just because someone looks like they know what they're doing, doesn't mean they do.  (For more advise on safety, please visit this site's Health and Safety section.)
  • Bonham Exchange: a Gay night club / dance club at 411 Bonham St. in downtown San Antonio (close to the Alamo.) It's very popular with the straight crowd as well.
    URL: http://www.bonhamexchange.net/

  • The Annex is "San Antonio's gay premiere cruise bar" and "the 'Home Bar' of the Firedancers, Chain of Command," and other groups.  The Annex is located at 330 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio Tx. 78212.  The number is (210)-223-6957
    URL: http://www.theannex-satx.com/

 

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Local Shopping

Saint Sebastian by Master B of the Die
  • Adult Video Megaplex: Sections devoted to bondage videos and some BDSM toys. 9405 IH 35. 210-657-9999

  • Black Hawk Leather: inside The Pegasus (gay bar) at 1402 N. Main.

  • blossom's silhouettte gifts: statues, cards, leather work, mystical, fantasy, decor, and new age.
    email: blossom@mindless.com
    Mailing Address: P. O. Box 380802, San Antonio, TX 78268-7802<>
    URL: http://www.blossomscreations.com/

  • Dazzle's Erotic Dance Wear, Shoes & Acceccesories: Carries Corsets along with more fetish wear and other sexy women's clothes. Tues. - Sat 10 - 7:30 and Mon 2 - 7:30. 4052 Naco Perrin. 210-655-7698.

  • Fyrechylde: Corsets, Dresses, Dusters, Coats, Gothic Casual wear, and Custom work. 106 Michigan.
    URL: http://www.fyrechylde.com/

  • The Kinky Toymaker: maker of beautiful wooden paddles. He uses hardwoods including cherry, maple, red oak, hickory, and other exotics on request. They are finished in either natural color or with a dark stain and given 3-5 coats of hand rubbed tung oil to a high luster. Some are finished in virgin olive oil with no shine (the olive oil protects it from water and bleach but does have to be reapplied occasionally.) He also works in leathers and steels and has fabricated many types bdsm equipment and furniture such as cages, whipping posts, tether posts, suspension systems and just about everything in between. Pictures of some of his most recent work are available upon request via email: kinkytoymaker@aol.com

  • The Leather Factory: the place for discriminating leather craftsmen to buy their tools and supplies. You won't find any whips on floggers on display but my artistic friends recommend it to anyone who wants to make their own. Please note: This is a vanilla establishment. 5710 Mobud. 210-647-5800.

  • Lopez Bros. Silversmiths in Bandera produce custom silverwork. They are fetish friendly and they "loves custom orders -- the more exotic the better." 830-796-4621.
    Street Address: P.O. Box 2741, Bandera, TX 78003

  • Romantix -- formerly Apollo News -- is an adult video rental store which sells a small selection of toys. It is located at 2376 Austin Hwy. (1 block of Walzem.) (210) 653-3538

  • Shades of Love is a tasteful lingerie store with a few toys (but no heavy S&M gear). An ad describes it as "San Antonio's ONLY  upscale boutique for the discriminating woman or the man in her life" with "the finest selection of sensual items." Although it's not primarily a BDSM store, the owner and her staff are very tolerant of alternative sexualities. In addition to offering a fine selection on marital and pre-marital aids the owner sponsors a series of educational classes for adults often taught by Cay L. Crow, M.A. L.P.C. Topics include Talking Dirty, Sex After 50, Use of Personal Lubricants, Communication & New Adventures, How to Introduce Fantatsies into a Relationship, Tantric Sex, How to Maintain an Erection, Fellatio, Cunnilingus, Toys for Women, Toys for Men, and BDSM.
    Shades of Love
    300 West Bitters @ West Avenue, Suite 150
    San Antonio, TX 78216
    (210) 494-3006
    URL: http://www.theshadesoflove.com/

  • Tabu Lingerie has a limited selection. It's mostly vanilla lingerie and marital aids. Central Park Mall (210-349-7833) and Rolling Oaks Mall 6909 N. Loop 1604 (210-651-5785).

  • Video Leather & Lace is a general adult store but it carries some BDSM items. 2525 NE Loop 410 Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78217. (210) 657-3771
    URL: http://www.yellowpages.com/sp/moreinfo/index.jsp ...


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Kink Aware Professionals in San Antonio

  • Cay L. Crow, M.A. -- Licensed Professional Counselor and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist. 1846 Lockhill-Selma, #102, San Antonio, TX 78229. askcay@yahoo.com

  • The Kink Aware Professionals (KAP) is a national "privately funded, non-profit service dedicated to providing the community with referrals to psychotherapeutic, medical, dental, complementary healing, and legal professionals who are knowledgeable about and sensitive to diverse expressions of sexuality." The list is broken down geographically.
    URL: http://www.ncsfreedom.org/kap

 

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Map of San Antonio

 

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