Saturday, August 9th | 11:00am - 2:30m (doors open at 10:30am)
Cost: $25
Location: Thrive on Health, 730 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, Pa 15226
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Hiya! If you're looking for acceptance, if you're seeking connection, or if you simply enjoy the idea of a community of safe touch, you're in the right place. A Cuddle Social is a guided experience where one can receive and give touch, feeling connected to themselves and one another. It is a place to relax and practice communication tools that are applicable in friendships, workplace environments, and relationships of every nature. ALL genders and orientations - individuals, groups, and couples - are welcome. Touch is NEVER a requirement to participate.
First timers welcome!
What happens during the event
11 - 11:30 - Arrival and orientation to the space. Change into cuddle clothes. Get comfortable
11:30 - 1:30 - Opening circle, relaxation activities & meditation, communication exercises, cuddle etiquette,
1:30 - 2:15: Cuddle Lab! *Details below
2:15: Closing Circle/Fond Farewells
What happens during the Cuddle Lab?
Cuddling at events can look many different ways! It can be one-on-one, in groups, or even solo. Spooning, sitting back to back, hand or shoulder massage, cuddling a stuffed animal, quiet discussion, stroking someone's head or anything else you can come up with. Creativity encouraged!
What should I wear or bring?
We encourage you to wear clean, cuddly clothes. Ideally nothing with too much skin showing. You can bring other cuddly items like stuffed animals or anything that makes you feel safe. We'll have water and tea, but feel free to bring snacks.
What kind of energy should I expect at this event?
This co-created space provides opportunities to meet new friends, connect with partners in a soulful new way and be part of a warm safe huggable community. It's common at these events to experience an increased sense of well-being and belonging, a boost in compassion and playfulness, a decrease in blood pressure, and a better night's sleep.
Cuddle Socials are designed to be safe, platonic events. Cuddling can sometimes create arousing feelings - that's nothing to be ashamed of! For this event, we just ask that if you are experiencing those natural feelings to step back from the cuddling for a moment, take a breath or a walk, calm down and re-enter if you are ready. The organizer is always present to help ensure a safe,platonic space for every participant. Cuddle Socials are sober events.
About the organizer
Crystal is a professional cuddler and has been running cuddle events for 7 years in the Pittsburgh area. The language and approach of her events is informed by her training with Cuddle Sanctuary.
If you have any questions, you can reach Crystal directly at Cuddle Pittsburgh on Instagram, Crystal's Cuddle Therapy on Facebook, at crystaltherapy.cc@gmail.com or 412-368-2409 via text or phone call.
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If there is anything keeping you from attending please reach out as my goal is to accommodate all participants. That includes time, length of the event, ticket cost, perceived or real feeling of safety, anxiety, transportation, or anything else that may keep you from attending._
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