Cuddle Party®️

People read, “Cuddle Party” and all sorts of crazy things enter their head:

• “Is this a sex party?” (No)
• “Will I have a bunch of strangers touching me?” (Not if you don’t want them to).
• “Will I find a date?” (Not the point and not encouraged. We want this to be a safe space with no expectations, sexual or otherwise, beyond the workshop. However, after two or three Cuddle Parties — after you have shown yourself to be a kind and trustworthy human being — you might find a strong connection with someone. But no guarantees, this is not intended to be a hook-up event).

The intention of the Cuddle Party workshop is to create a safe environment for people to explore personal boundaries, consent, communication and connection through platonic touch. And to have fun, of course!

What happens at a Cuddle Party?
First we introduce ourselves then go through an interactive workshop exploring how to say yes to what you want and no to what you don’t want. We discuss what exactly consent means and what it looks like — and what to do if someone forgets to ask. We want it to be fun and sometimes we get really silly — but serious work is still getting done.

We go through the 10 agreements of Cuddle Party (found at CuddleParty.com) and ask that everyone agree sincerely. This first hour is designed to help participants get comfortable with the next stage of the event — the cuddles!

Two hours of free-style cuddling
Most people are not ready to jump right into an 8-person “spoon drawer,” so we will offer a few suggestions to get started. For some, that might be a conversation or a shoulder massage. For others, it might mean saying no to everything because they want to practice saying no. This is your experience, you get to create what you want!

You are encouraged to come as you are. Our intent is to hold a kind and honoring space where we can all practice authenticity, deep connection, consent, boundaries, and touch without sexual intention. All genders and orientations are welcome.

Dress comfortably in stretchy or loose-fitting clothing, minimum cami/t-shirt & shorts are required. We have lots of blankets & cushions, but bring your favorites, if you desire. Bring a Teddy bear if that helps!

Arrival time is 6:30 and the event will start promptly at 7:00. Please be on time! Participation in the Welcome Circle is necessary and late-comers will be turned away. This is a drug-free, alcohol-free environment. Light refreshments provided.

So let me ask you … Are you the one always giving to others and don't do much for yourself? How well do you ask for what you need? Do you find it difficult to say no? Do you often say maybe, but really want to say no? Are you saying yes to everyone else and never noticed the "no" you say to yourself?

Or maybe you find it challenging to hear someone say no to you and you take it too personally? Perhaps you are the one pushing the boundaries of others and want to learn how to be better?

If you've found that you are just not as good at communicating your boundaries and needs to others (and sometimes to yourself) as you'd like to be, then this workshop is for you!

If you just want to relax and have great connections with other humans, this workshop is for you!

If you are a little anxious about touch and social interaction, then yes! This workshop is still for you! Why? Because you can say no to anything and everything (but we do hope you will stretch a little and say yes to something).

What are the benefits?
Cuddle Parties raise the oxytocin levels in the brain and the result is higher levels of happiness, a sense of peace and an overall better outlook on life. For some, higher oxytocin levels can also reduce body pain and anxiety. Come join us and experience this fun, natural “high” for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration closes at 3:00 the day of the event.

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