by Fei Wyatt | May 2, 2019 | Consent, Professional Cuddling, Stories from Sessions
“I already love you unconditionally.” That’s the opening line of my professional cuddling profile. Sure, it’s a little cheesy. But I sincerely mean this, and believe it to be true. Love and acceptance has always come easily for me. It’s why I became a...
by Fei Wyatt | Mar 21, 2019 | Consent, Etiquette
Confession: I hate having to ask for what I want. Ugh. It’s so much work! In my ideal world, there would be an all-knowing caretaker who is paying such close attention to me, they would anticipate my every need. They would know me more than I even know myself. In this...
by Jean Franzblau | Mar 16, 2019 | Checking In, Consent, Cuddle Workshops, How To
Last month I attended a cuddle event as a guest. The facilitator – Gabriella – created a deeply meditative vibe with quiet music and this guideline: “You’re welcome to make yummy sounds of enjoyment.” [We laughed.] “You can talk to make physical...
by Fei Wyatt | Mar 7, 2019 | Consent, Etiquette
I must admit, I like getting what I want, when I want it. Like, a lot. I would go as far to say that the disappointment of not getting something I deeply desire can be one of the most gut wrenchingly painful experiences for me. That feeling of lack can get so...
by Jean Franzblau | Mar 2, 2019 | Checking In, Consent, Cuddler's Digest, Cuddling
One time at Cuddle Sanctuary, I fell into conversation with a newcomer – we’ll call him Bobby. Bobby noticed that though he was comfortable hugging family members and romantic partners, he was totally uncomfortable touching people at our event – people he...
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...
