by Fei Wyatt | May 19, 2017 | Video
Consent is a very simple concept at its core, and yet we struggle with it on many fronts. Not only do we wrestle with it on a broad societal level (see rape culture), but on an individual level as well (Is it super easy for you to hear and say “No”, and always ask for...
by Jean Franzblau | Mar 16, 2017 | Cuddling, Video
If you are familiar with what we do at Cuddle Sanctuary then you know that we help people connect with each other. And yet at the beginning of our workshops we often say that you are your first and most important cuddle buddy. What do we mean by that? One day, I was...
by Jean Franzblau | Feb 16, 2017 | Cuddling, Training, Video
At Cuddle Sanctuary, we believe that cuddling can include significantly more than just spooning. It can involve a myriad of ways to connect with a cuddle buddy. In this video, I explore four different ways to caress your cuddle buddy. In the text below, I provide a...
by Jean Franzblau | Feb 2, 2017 | How To, Training, Video
The first time a put on a Free Hugs event I was terrified. Was I breaking the law? Would I get in trouble? In this blog, I’ll share with you my experience leading free hugs events and give you tips on how to do it yourself. But first, a video! Is It Legal? On the Free...
by Fei Wyatt | Dec 22, 2016 | #CSHolidayHugChallenge, Checking In, Video
The holiday season can be an intense time for many of us – and self-care can sometimes take a back-seat. In light of this busy time, here’s a really powerful tip I learned that helps me really hone in on what I am wanting and needing in the moment. Whether...
by Jean Franzblau | Dec 6, 2016 | #CSHolidayHugChallenge, Video
I’m often asked, “Does hugging your pet count?” And I think what people mean is “Will hugging your pet boost your levels of oxytocin?” One study showed definitively that contact with a dog that includes eye contact can give that coveted...
