The Society of Janus is the second
BDSM
BDSM is a variety of often erotic practices or roleplaying involving bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and other related interpersonal dynamics. Given the wide range of practices, some of which may be engaged ...
organization founded in the United States (after
The Eulenspiegel Society
The Eulenspiegel Society, also known as TES, is the first BDSM organization founded in the United States. It was founded in 1971 and based in New York City.
History
The Eulenspiegel Society was the first BDSM organization founded in the United St ...
)
and is a
San Francisco
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,
California
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based BDSM education and support group.
The Society of Janus is
nonprofit
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, volunteer run and is devoted to the art of safe, consensual and non-exploitative adult
power exchange. They publish a