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 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...
by Fei Wyatt | Feb 7, 2019 | Cuddle Workshops, Etiquette, How To
The very first cuddle I attended, I played it safe. I defaulted to my go-to strategy for connection: be friendly, and stay helpful! Instead of making requests for what I wanted, I deferred to others and let them choose. “What would you like to do?” I asked everyone...
by Jean Franzblau | Jan 19, 2019 | How To
“What?” you say? There’s not one, but two days to celebrate human connection in January? That’s right, lucky humans, January 6th was National Cuddle Up Day, and Monday, January 21st is National Hugging Day. A little history, please. National Hugging Day was created by...
by Fei Wyatt | Jan 13, 2019 | Cuddling, How To
Up until a few years ago, I wasn’t completely aware that I had a body. Of course, I knew what a body was and that I had one, but my experience of it was more of being a brain with limbs. Almost all of my day-to-day attention was spent “neck up” in my...
by Jean Franzblau | Dec 31, 2018 | Checking In, How To
Years ago, I worked with an executive coach who shared with me a terrific New Year’s ritual called “Complete and Create.” It’s an easy and satisfying way to say good-bye to the old year and how-do-you-do to the new one. On a piece of paper,...
