Rihanna sings about how whips and chains excite her, Ana Steele finds herself excitingly intrigued by her darker desires, and well Christian Grey, we know all about his secret erotic fantasies. S&M hasn’t always shown its gag-ball filled mouth to mainstream society through pop culture but with the success of E. L. James’ “mommy porn” trilogy, Fifty Shades of Grey, the taboo subject has left sex shops and entered our headphones, libraries, and our bedrooms.

If you’ve been left wondering what the big fuss about Mr. Grey’s sexual habits are after reading the trilogy or are just plain curious as to what S&M is outside a paperback novel, look no further than Union Square. On Monday June 16th at their 50 Shades of Seduction event. This 21+ event will give you your own personal glimpse into the real life bedroom of Mr. Grey through an instructional 45-minute S&M class taught by “sexpert” Mistress Gia while you sip a complimentary cocktail inspired by the addictive trilogy, the Grey-tini.

During the class, students will be served an aphrodisiac (think chocolate, oysters, cherries, and even asparagus) to "enhance" their moods.  SideBar is offering two sessions of their 50 Shades of Seduction event, one at 7:30 p.m. and a second at 9:30 p.m. During your respective session there will be a 2 for 1 drink and shot special featuring Pink Panty Droppers and Oh-tinis to help curb your inhibitions.