by Jean Franzblau | Sep 17, 2024 | Checking In, Covid Diaries, History, Video
In November 2020, I realized that Cuddle Sanctuary would soon be hitting a milestone. Six years of service to the community. I was socially isolating due to the pandemic at the time and did my best to celebrate via social media: As the years have ticked by, I’ve...
by Jean Franzblau | Mar 16, 2022 | Covid Diaries, Cuddle Workshops, Cuddling, Etiquette, How To
I recently posted about an upcoming indoor, in-person cuddle event. These have been few and far between since Covid began! I’m curious how you’re feeling about the idea. If you’ve been feeling at all awkward or unsure about returning to in-person...
by Jean Franzblau | Sep 28, 2021 | Covid Diaries, Cuddling, How To
A classic, delicious, delightful cuddle. On Sunday night I had a cuddle session with a client – gulp – unmasked! In truth, I didn’t really have to gulp at all. I was able to relax and be present with my client knowing that we both made a conscious,...
by Jean Franzblau | Sep 16, 2021 | Covid Diaries, How To
I discovered a pandemic hack that I’m quite thrilled about. I call it the Hold-Your-Breath Hug. The Hold-Your-Breath Hug is a way to get hugs back into your life while keeping Covid safety in mind. It begins with the wisdom that just as the phrase “safe...
by Jean Franzblau | Apr 30, 2021 | Antiracism, Covid Diaries
I feel a lot of responsibility. Through the course of Covid, the mainstream world changed its understanding of the importance of human contact. This may mean a surge of interest in the services of professional cuddlers and a stream of newcomers at cuddle events. With...
by Jean Franzblau | Mar 19, 2021 | Checking In, Covid Diaries
Old Movies My Dad used to tape old movies on the VCR and play his favorites over and over. A 1951 film, The Day the Earth Stood Still, was part of the pantheon. The film was about an advanced being coming to earth with a warning that human activities – in...
