Dr. Phil Introduces Cuddle Sanctuary this Week!
I was driving to a cuddle event one Saturday afternoon in February when I received a call from the Dr. Phil show. They were seeking a professional cuddling expert to appear on the show. I was psyched at the opportunity for more people to know about us, and I love...
Cuddle Safety 101
It’s a daily occurrence for me to be in intimate spaces with people I just met. When folks hear about my cuddling profession, they always want to know: “How do you keep yourself safe?” I wish I could tell them just how safe I always feel. I feel safer in cuddle...
How Politics May Impact Access to Professional Cuddling
Last weekend, Fei and I went to Catalyst-Con - a conference about sexualtiy, acceptance and activism. Attendees included educators, coaches, activists, therapists, academics and others. You may wonder what Cuddle Sanctuary was doing at a conference about sexuality...
Designer Cuddle Experiences, Part 2
Earlier this month I shared Designer Cuddle Experiences such as the Music Lover's Cuddle and the Helping/Healing Cuddle. Today I have three more to share with you. "Practice Receiving" Cuddle For many of us - especially those in caregiving professions such as...
What If a Newcomer is Sitting Alone at a Cuddle?
If you've attended a cuddle event before - or even if you haven't - you probably know the feelings of nervousness or awkwardness a first-time attendee may experience. We've all been newbies once! While it's most likely that you'll settle in and have a blissful...
Designer Cuddle Experiences, Part 1
Cuddling is already fun - just as it is. Whether you’re holding hands with a family member or exchanging back rubs with a friend, the experience can be just...so…nice. You can also add some flair and variety to it with Designer Cuddle Experiences. (I’ve put them in...
How I Guilt Tripped Myself: The Pleasure Threshold
It was another lovely evening at Cuddle Sanctuary, and I was the facilitator. “We’re going to play a game called 'I’m the Boss’,” I told the group. “For one minute, you get to ask the whole group, or just certain individuals for anything you'd like.” I gave a few...
My Dark Night of the Soul
Lara Chandler is a professional cuddler and is in the midst of a deep dive into our training this year. She is an artist and idea woman. Lara emailed me last week with a brilliant idea about how to market Cuddle Sanctuary services and events. She was brimming with...
Do I Shut Up or Keep Talking?
When Adam* came in for his first session, he made a beeline for the lone chair in the far corner of the living room. I don't usually hold sessions in my living room. Or in chairs. But I was prepared. “The only touch I’d ever gotten as a child was abusive,” he’d shared...
Results of the Cuddle Survey
Gratitude Two weeks ago I shared with you that I had an audacious idea - to open the first retail space for cuddling in Los Angeles. I asked for your opinion in a survey and I received over 100 responses. Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement! You gave me...