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...
by Jean Franzblau | Feb 26, 2021 | Consent, Covid Diaries, Cuddle Queen Jean, How To, Video
A man contacted Cuddle Sanctuary to ask me for advice. “How do I find a Covid-safe cuddle buddy?” Good question. If you share this query, I’d like to lay out a plan for you. The first step – given that we’re still in a pandemic – is...
