by Jean Franzblau | Aug 2, 2019 | Checking In, Cuddle Workshops, Professional Cuddling
My name is Jean, and I’m a mammal. The species I belong to is homo sapiens. A member of my species, Matthew Lieberman wrote a book for homo sapiens called Social that describes why I have a need to be around other humans. It’s built into my biology! One reason for my...
by Jean Franzblau | Jul 19, 2019 | Professional Cuddling, The Faces of Cuddle Sanctuary, Training
I’m a fan of good men When I met Dave Jorgensen, I could tell he was a good man. He dearly wanted to start a business as a professional cuddler serving the elderly in his city – Victoria, British Columbia. His heart was in such a beautiful place. And I could...
by Fei Wyatt | Jun 27, 2019 | Professional Cuddling
“Why won’t you be my friend?” Your eyes hold that question with such longing. You look young in this moment, like a child; hopeful and tender. My heart aches at the vulnerability of it all. I understand this request. It makes so much sense to me. We’ve shared...
by Fei Wyatt | Jun 13, 2019 | Professional Cuddling
I almost didn’t make it as a professional cuddler. The work didn’t look the way I had imagined it at first, and I thought I would have to quit. I didn’t know it then, but this is a common occurrence in this industry. Unprepared for what this job...
by Fei Wyatt | May 2, 2019 | Consent, Professional Cuddling, Stories from Sessions
“I already love you unconditionally.” That’s the opening line of my professional cuddling profile. Sure, it’s a little cheesy. But I sincerely mean this, and believe it to be true. Love and acceptance has always come easily for me. It’s why I became a...
by Jean Franzblau | Apr 25, 2019 | Cuddling, Professional Cuddling, Stories from Sessions, Training
As many of you know, my dad died earlier this month. I spent ten days on an emotional roller coaster of sadness, laughter, sibling friction, nostalgia, empathy and pure grief. I’ll never forget the experience of my brother, sister, mom and I in the guest bedroom...
