Desperate for Touch
I’ve heard people say in a judgmental way that anyone who “pays for touch” must be desperate. There’s usually fear of and contempt for these faceless “desperate people.” Well I go to cuddle events regularly and have an affectionate boyfriend. Even so, sometimes I need...
Advanced Cuddling: The Mama or Papa Bear Position
In this video I introduce the Mama Bear position. (It also can be called the Papa Bear.) The reason I use the phrase "mama" or "papa" is that it can feel very maternal or paternal to have an embrace like this one. At our workshops in Los Angeles, this position has...
Is Professional Cuddling a Real Job?
Too good to be true? As a pro-cuddler, my life is filled with cuddling, and I even get paid for it. It’s a pretty sweet gig — though not for the reasons you might think…
Bro Hugs with Spider-man and Deadpool
When I first saw this video, it made me smile. I enjoyed the jaunty music, the black dog that ran after the bro huggers, and of course, the costumes. But beyond the silliness is something special. Guys getting along, cooperating and having fun with physical...
Choosing Alone Time at a Cuddle?
Have you ever been alone without feeling lonely? How about having a social experience where you chose to sit out and observe instead of participating, yet still felt like a part of the group?
I get to experience this consistently at Cuddle Sanctuary, particularly in the designated area lovingly named the “Solo Salon”.
It sounds like quite a contradiction, doesn’t it? Enjoying alone time at a *cuddle* event…
Cuddler’s Digest (Part 2)
Cuddler's Digest Want to catch up with the latest and greatest Cuddle Sanctuary blogs from the past month? Here you go! Is There a Dark Side to Cuddling Start Ups? When writer, Steven Blum, contacted me because he wanted to do an article about professional cuddling, I...
Eye Gazing as a Form of Cuddling
At Cuddle Sanctuary I like to expand the definition of the word "cuddle." Here's a perfect example. In this video I explore an intermediate cuddle activity - eye gazing. Eye gazing is a way to get to know someone without words. How often to you get to connect with...
Do You Feel Disconnected? An Introduction to Cuddle Sanctuary
Do you feel unfulfilled or disconnected with people? Do you sometimes wish you could just feel more comfortable, casual and relaxed with other human beings? Do you have a sense that sometimes all you really need is a good hug? My name is Jean Franzblau, and I’m the...
I Would Never Cuddle With a Stranger!
Two months ago, BuzzFeed featured Cuddle Sanctuary for a second time in a video called “A Couple Cuddles with Strangers.” The YouTube comments were incredibly different than our first video – one hundred and eighty degrees different! Our first video was called “People...
What If I (Or My Cuddle Buddy) Gets an Erection?
UPDATE: Since writing this post, I've assembled tips from professional cuddlers across the globe. Here's the latest techniques on dealing with unintentional arousal. --------------------------------- I had a first time client - we’ll call him Kevin. Kevin and I met...