NURTURE-PALOOZA! Soothing Cuddles with your Clothes On.

Recently I've been approached by members requesting a certain type of touch. Maybe they've been challenged by the chaotic news cycle or dealing with health issues or they're facing challenges with friends/partners. It's not that they don't enjoy MCM's Clothing Optional events which are more sensual in nature (going nude, nip play, body exploration). Those events will still be offered. But people's needs and situations are like snowflakes. All very different.

At different times in our lives -- we require different kinds of touch. How you'd like to cuddle if you just lost your job -- might be different than how you'd like to cuddle if you're feeling a flirty or affectionate.
So in this snuggle event -- We Keep Our Clothes on...pants and shirts. Instead of body exploration, nip play and getting excited, we focus our minds/bodies/spirits on helping to soothe each other, and getting soothed in return. So maybe we'll play relaxing, instrumental type music. Let's see how things evolve! And if there is not a great response to NURTURE-PALOOZA, we still have our regular cuddle options that will always be offered. You have the power to shape our events! Please vote with your RSVPs/payments. If people sign up for both type events -- we'll have two flavors instead of one. Which I think would be cool and unique. Few other men's groups offer both options. We'll be on the cutting edge.

Men Cuddling Men (MCM) cuddle events are uniquely designed for GBT men and those who identify as men. There's a reason this group has thrived for 9 years, and has had 300 reviews of 4.5 out of 5.

Hello Hugs -- We start with 30-40 minutes where each man gets to hug the other men in the group for five minutes each. People are clothed.

One-on-One Cuddles -- There are three 20-minute cuddles. The first one is assigned and the last two are your Free Choice. People are clothed. You could cuddle with one man -- or do a three-man cuddle or encourage a cuddle puddle! Snuggle spaces include a queen-sized bed, a roomy futon, or foam mats with pillows on the wood floor.

How to Secure Your Spot at the event

Step 1. Go to Meetup event page and select RSVP button. Unpaid RSVPs will be deleted.

**Step 2. Send email to Dwight at DwightOkita@gmail indicating: *Member Name, Actual Name, Event Date. ***Failure to do so can delay matching money with member.

Step 3. Go to Zelle (thru your bank or app) and send the correct amount ($28). To zelle to me, send to DWIGHT OKITA. For account identifier, use dwightokita@gmail.com

GOLDEN RULE: 1. Please agree to take responsibility to speak up if something is uncomfortable. Try to negotiate touch, or more on to someone else. 2. Please agree to take responsibility to ask for what you want. And negotiate from them. 3. If someone does not want to touch or be touched in a certain way -- please respect that.

We have room for no more than ten, but no less than five. Come on up to Dwight's cozy penthouse studio on the 29th floor overlooking the city. Get away from the hustle and bustle of life -- and join us for two hours of nurturing, relaxation and stimulation. * Ask your partner for what you want. Take responsibilty for setting boundaries.
Note: Please allow enough time for public trans/street parking, and time to change into cuddle clothes so we can start on time.

Welcome Packet
For those who've rsvpd/paid, I will send out a Welcome Packet the week of the event. This includes the address of the event, pre-partnered list for first cuddle, awesome Cuddle Menu, more detailed Do's & Don'ts guidelines, etc. Please make sure you let me know if you have or haven't received this important email.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS (unless organizer must cancel). No date changes. Most members are gay men. Open to bi men and trans men and those exploring. Sorry, not open to women. We have many happy returning cuddlers, some have come to MCM for all 9 years. If you're less comfy in a group setting, reach out to Dwight who is a trained pro cuddle therapist for one-on-one longer sessions.

Guidelines
* Cuddling can be nurturing or sensual. When in doubt, ask for permission.

* This is not sexual. No oral or penetration. No cumming. This is important because to do so could jeopardize the hosting of the group in my apartment. If such behavior is observed, the organizer will politely intervene. Thanks for your cooperation.
PLEASE come with your body and beards freshly showered, and fresh breath. Candy or fresh mints are good. Body odor and food smells are a turn off when cuddling up close!

Always speak up if something comes up that you are uncomfortable with. And to speak up if there is something you'd like to ask for. This communal cuddling is based less on physical attraction and more on knowing we all need to be touched. If driving, it's best to park on the street. Some folks find spots a block north of me around Clarendon Park.

Diversity of body types, ages, backgrounds welcome. Drama will not be tolerated. Be mindful to check for my emails/direct messages and Meetup site notices to avoid disappointment/changes. Let's get our needs met.