by Jean Franzblau | Feb 2, 2019 | Consent, Cuddling
Last week I received an email that challenged me. The author generously invited me to share our correspondence. I’ve changed his name to Shane: Hi Jean, I have a difficult situation, and that is I have been in a relationship for many years, but my partner has never...
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 Jean Franzblau | Dec 8, 2018 | Checking In, Consent, Cuddle Workshops, Cuddling, The Faces of Cuddle Sanctuary
I received an email this week from a former Cuddle Sanctuary attendee who kindly gave me permission to share it. I’ve changed his name and the names of every other person I mention below… Jean, hi. Hope you are well. Do you find when people start...
by Jean Franzblau | Nov 8, 2018 | Checking In, Consent
(Trigger Warning) A few months ago I was at an event with old and new friends when something strange happened. I was in the midst of a conversation. There were three of us. I got very quiet and very anxious. When one of them asked me what was wrong, I said, “I don’t...
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 8, 2018 | Consent, Cuddling
Welcome to the Safe Cuddling for Women Program! This Program was inspired to help women feel more comfortable trying out group events. It’s an answer to the very reasonable fears women face when considering our gatherings and the immense opportunity for healing and...
