by Jean Franzblau | Aug 16, 2022 | Checking In, Cuddle Queen Jean, Cuddling, Professional Cuddling, Video
“If you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Years ago, when I would come across that quote, I felt annoyed. Good for you, Mister Who Ever You Are. Truth is, I was jealous. At the time, work for me was tedious, and I was...
by Jean Franzblau | Apr 24, 2022 | Cuddling, Professional Cuddling, The Faces of Cuddle Sanctuary
I’m seated on the stairs outside of a local apartment building waiting for Susan Lee to let me in. It’s 4:00pm, and I’ve had a lazy, lovely day already. I roller skated on the beach earlier and now I’m showered and fresh. Susan welcomes me with a smile and a hug, then...
by Jean Franzblau | Mar 7, 2022 | History, Professional Cuddling
I met Shayla Tumbling in 2021 through CuddleSage, the first training for professional cuddlers that centers Black women. (Shayla is a Co-Creator and Teacher.) I had no idea at the time that I was meeting a fellow pioneer in the world of cuddling. In 2014, when I was...
by Jean Franzblau | Jan 8, 2021 | Cuddling, Professional Cuddling, Video
Is it possible? I want to give you the feeling that we’re right next to each other holding hands. With soft whispers and images of kind caresses, maybe we can make that happen. In these strange time of human distancing, sometimes it takes a leap of imagination...
by Jean Franzblau | Oct 1, 2020 | Cuddling, Professional Cuddling
Watching People Cuddle As months went by and the pandemic dragged on, I noticed an uptick of requests on our YouTube channel asking that I post more videos of cuddle sessions. I think people are seeking comfort and want to observe kindness. I don’t blame them....
by Jean Franzblau | Jun 16, 2020 | Covid Diaries, Cuddling, Professional Cuddling, Video
I searched for a client who wanted a cuddle session and was also comfortable with it being recorded and shared. Introducing Randy – he’s an actor based in New York City and a lovely human being as you’ll see. Randy wanted a session where I did most...
