by Jean Franzblau | Feb 16, 2019 | Consent, Cuddling, Etiquette, How To, Training
She did it. My colleague Epiphany Jordan cracked the code with her new book, Somebody Hold Me. As the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary I have grand hopes for change. I envision cuddle shops in every city that are just as prevalent as massage studios. Maybe that dream is in...
by Fei Wyatt | Feb 7, 2019 | Cuddle Workshops, Etiquette, How To
The very first cuddle I attended, I played it safe. I defaulted to my go-to strategy for connection: be friendly, and stay helpful! Instead of making requests for what I wanted, I deferred to others and let them choose. “What would you like to do?” I asked everyone...
by Fei Wyatt | Jan 25, 2019 | Consent, Cuddling, Etiquette
I really like people around me to be happy. Actually, it’s more than that. I really want people to be happy about me. That can make saying “No” to be a real challenge. But good relationships require boundaries Almost always, when I’m not feeling good about an...
by Fei Wyatt | Nov 1, 2018 | Consent, Cuddling, Etiquette, How To
I really like getting what I want. I especially like getting what I want when I want it. Well, this makes hearing “No” really challenging at times. In fact, I’ve often gone out of my way to avoid those difficult feelings of rejection by not asking for what I want in...
by Jean Franzblau | Oct 25, 2018 | Etiquette
I don’t know about you, my friends, but I need to write about something LIGHT this week. That’s why we’re going to take a dive into the subject of hygiene. At our events, hygiene is important, but not everyone has the same definition of what it means. Personal...
by Fei Wyatt | Sep 5, 2018 | Cuddling, Etiquette, How To
Have you ever felt hungry for a hug? I sure have. Recently, I found myself alone in a new environment for a few days. I was at an academic training surrounded by strangers outside of my cuddly world. Without my usual access to hugs and emotional connection, I felt...
