Lena’s Lust Notes
Bienvenue! It's my hope that the insights I share in my blog can facilitate us connecting more deeply. You can expect to learn about my interests and passions.
Though I'm touring infrequently, I'll also share my travel plans here. Additionally, I can more thoroughly examine kink and BDSM themes that are at the forefront of my mind.
Be on the lookout for kinky curiosities and questions interspersed with occasional fantasies..
Metropolitan Museum Date
Since you value being a lifelong learner and seizing opportunities to deepen your historical and cultural influences, here's an exhibition you may find to be thought-provoking..
February 2025 has been fascinating and eventful. Despite attempted erasure, February is still Black History Month. I've always been an avid appreciator of history. When I was younger, I'd read ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian mythology at length. In history class, I'd intently listen to lessons, especially those about Precolonial Africa or the Early Americas. As often as I can carve out time to wander the halls of museums, I make sure to make the most of every revelatory moment to celebrate the vastness and diversity of human history. Because of my unwavering understanding of the ways in which the past is interconnected with and informs the present, I hold institutions dedicated to archiving and preserving history in high esteem.
Since you also value being a lifelong learner and seizing opportunities to deepen your historical and cultural influences, here's an exhibition you may find to be thought-provoking. Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876-Now is on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. On an ongoing basis, tens of thousands of objects from Ancient Egypt can be seen in various galleries at The Met. What intrigues me about Flight Into Egypt is the interpretive lens through which Ancient Egyptian iconography is viewed. Rather than showcasing ancient artifacts, more modern works by Black artists from the late nineteenth century through today are the focus. From the album covers of musicians such as Miles Davis, Erykah Badu, and Alice Coltrane, to paintings by Sam Gilliam and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Flight Into Egypt is an immersive multimedia experience.
If you get a chance to go, please share your insights with me the next time we convene. Better yet, perhaps we can plan a date to meet at The Met. My penchant for history and art makes me a studious companion to have on your arm as we peruse the exhibition. We can take a reflective walk through the museum, sharing what sparks of imagination emerge for us. After an artistically enriching experience, we can take a jaunt to one of Upper East Side's delectable restaurants. There are also many marvelous piano and jazz bars in Manhattan where we can be serenaded by a songstress before turning in for our sultry nightcap.
Be Mine: Flirty February Date Ideas
Are you a horror buff who wants to check out independent films? Or do you want to see a scintillating burlesque show starring some of New York City's premier performers? Consider adding these curated cultural events to your calendar. These date ideas would be great for our Out on the Town encounter.
Being in New York affords me ample opportunities to partake in enriching cultural experiences. From an off the beaten path volunteer-run film theater in Williamsburg to a world-renowned venue in NoHo, one can seamlessly traverse through different scenes. For February, I've put together a thoughtfully selected list of art and nightlife events.
Anti-Valentine's Series at Spectacle
Williamsburg's underground microcinema Spectacle Theater is screening rare and avant-garde films about lust, sadomasochism, betrayal, and the plethora of predicaments people wind up in when their pursuit for love turns tragic. The murderous French thriller Criminal Lovers is a modern nod to lost in the forest while being chased by a scary woodsman fairytales of yore. Criminal Lovers is a cult classic which was an official selection at the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival when it was released in 1999.
David Lynch's Legacy
David Lynch left an indelible mark on American cinema. A few New York City arthouse and independent theaters are commemorating Lynch with screenings of his mind-bending surrealist films. MULHOLLAND DR. is a movie one must see again and again and again. This "love story in the city of dreams" is what made me aware of David Lynch's mastery. Each rewatching leaves me in awe. Luckily, IFC Center has added additional screenings to their previously sold out dates.
Black Burlesque
Valentine's Day presents an abundance of moments to enjoy erotic experiences. With February also being Black History Month, many curators of nightlife events make sure to foreground Black burlesque artists and erotic workers. There are a few Black-centered burlesque performances I'm considering attending. Out of the exciting array of options, one I highly recommend due to how phenomenal it was last year is Venus Cuff's Valentine's Day event at Joe's Pub. This year's event, "My BDSM Valentine" which is on February 8th, promises to be a night filled with "burlesque, fetish performances, striptease, and so much more."
Erotic Dance Party
Picture a night out where there's a perfect melding of a dance party and a kink party. Champagne is flowing, delectable treats whet your appetite, and you're teased and titillated by the sight of rope bunnies bound at a Shibari station, caged beauties, and fierce Femdoms. You can hit the dance floor to show off your moves, and if you're really an exhibitionist, you can show off your finest fetishwear and perhaps play out some of your wildest fantasies. More than just being warmly welcomed, risqué attire like lace or leather is a requirement for entry. And almost anything (besides penetrative acts) goes..
I'll keep the details a secret for now. Though I may divulge more about this or similar soirees in a future newsletter. Be sure to sign up below so you can stay in the know. Can't wait to find out later? Come with me so we can see for ourselves and be inspired! As I get ready to meet you, adorn myself in luxurious lace lingerie, put on a pair of sleek four inch stilettos, and conceal my devilish outfit under a coat, I'll be salivating at the thought off all the scandalous things we'll see and do...
