by Jean Franzblau | Sep 22, 2018 | Consent, Cuddle Workshops
Last week, I blogged about the fears women face when they consider attending a cuddle event. Those fears are enough to keep many women away. To me, that’s a tragedy because what happens at Cuddle Sanctuary is healing and helpful – especially for women. Below are...
by Jean Franzblau | Aug 31, 2018 | Consent, Cuddle Workshops
A few weeks ago, a woman whose name I didn’t recognize in my Facebook feed described a conversation she had with her school age boy. Her son told her that he in some way communicated to a girl that he liked her. Maybe he asked her to be his girlfriend. The girl said...
by Jean Franzblau | Aug 18, 2018 | Consent, Etiquette
I made a mistake. A few years ago, I led a Cuddle Sanctuary event where one of the guys was a newbie, and I found him attractive. The day after the event, I expressed my interest in him and he said very simply, “No thank you.” I responded as I’ve been trained to...
by Fei Wyatt | Feb 22, 2018 | Consent, Cuddle Workshops, Cuddling, Etiquette, Professional Cuddling
The first time I encountered a “picky” cuddler, I judged. We were at a cuddle, and I had offered this attendee a back rub. She delightfully accepted, and then proceeded to tell me a list of things she liked and didn’t like. “I like medium pressure. No nails. Go slow....
by Jean Franzblau | Feb 1, 2018 | Consent, Cuddle Workshops, Video
For every person who walks through our doors, there are hundreds who want to, need to but don’t feel comfortable to. Weird. Strange. Not for me. People don’t say these words out loud when I’m telling then about Cuddle Sanctuary, but I can often sense...
by Jean Franzblau | Dec 13, 2017 | Consent, Etiquette
‘Tis the season for family gatherings. Some of us will be traveling to visit relatives or hosting a holiday event ourselves. Me? I’m heading to Florida later in the month to see my folks, my brother and sister, their kids, extended family, the whole shebang. Chances...
