This is a non-sexual touch based event that invites participants to explore platonic intimacy in a safe environment.
This will be an indoor unmasked event. DO NOT ATTEND if you or someone you are physically close with is sick.
To register, go to - https://www.meetup.com/asheville-cuddle-collective/
This is a non-sexual touch based event that invites participants to explore platonic intimacy with like-minded people in an environment that upholds personal boundaries and respect through a supportive framework of mutual agreements that maximize safety and create a space of easy openness and compassionate connection.
At this event we have the chance to normalize touch and intimacy with clear boundaries; this is a space for respectful consent-based touch. We allow ourselves to be seen. We have fun. We get our touch needs met.
We welcome people of all backgrounds genders ethnicities economic statuses races spiritual or religious beliefs sizes and ages (18+).
THE RULES OF CUDDLING
1. Clothes stay on for the whole event.
2. You do not have to touch anyone at this event.
3. You must ask permission and receive a verbal YES before you touch anyone. Please be specific in your requests.
4. If you feel a yes say YES. If you feel a no say NO. If you’re a maybe say NO. You can always change your mind.
5. Get your facilitator if you have a question or concern or if you need assistance with anything during the event.
6. Talking laughter silence silliness stillness and crying are welcome.
WHY CUDDLE?
Touch is a basic human need and many of us do not get enough; most people don’t even know they are missing touch or have a way to ask for touch without sexualizing it. We believe deeply in the power of touch and the importance of communication and consent in creating a safe space for touch.
CUDDLING WITH STRANGERS
Cuddling with strangers sounds weird or scary to most people. “Will I like it?” “What if someone wants to touch me and I don’t want to?” “What if I say yes and it’s not what I want?” “What if I really want to touch someone and they say no?” These are all normal questions. The answer is that this is a space created to ask for exactly what you want and receive NOTHING you don’t want. Many people start out nervous at a cuddle event. Most are really really glad they came.
Schedule:
6:45-7pm: Arrive with snacks to share! Get comfortable meet mingle & snack.
7:05pm: Welcome Circle- its mandatory. We will set our container talk about personal boundaries communication & consent.
7:15pm: Icebreakers and connective activities.
8:00pm: Open cuddling! You MUST ask and get a verbal ‘yes’ before touching or cuddling with anybody at this event. If you are not sure how to do this – great! – we will talk about it during the welcome circle.
10:50pm: Closing Circle cleanup and head home.
ETIQUETTE
- ARRIVE ON TIME: It is important that all participants arrive before the Welcome Circle. The Welcome Circle serves the purpose of creating the safe space for consensual non-sexual touch between participants and making sure that everyone is informed about consent.
- Please be free of strong scents; many folks would rather not be close to someone who smells of cigarettes perfume or essential oils. Your clean self is a good smell!
- BE SOBER: Please do not drink or smoke before or at this event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Snuggery Asheville NC, private residence , Asheville, United States
