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Improve your communication skills, make new friends, & unwind with platonic touch in a facilitated cuddle space.
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During Cuddles & Consent we guide activities to practice setting boundaries, identifying and expressing what you really want, and hearing “no” as a gift instead of rejection. After learning these tools and creating a space focused on authentic choice, we move into a free-form cuddle party.
Physical contact plays a vital role in our physical and psychological health. It's been scientifically proven that people who get more hugs have stronger immune systems. Cuddling releases oxytocin which eases stress/anxiety lowers your heart rate, lowers your blood pressure, and helps you get a better night's sleep.
What if there was a safer space where you could feel comfortable getting these hugs and cuddles?
On Sunday, September 15th, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM we will be hosting our eighteenth Cuddles & Consent workshop.
Tickets: https://orlandocuddles.eventbrite.com/
We celebrate warmth, self-advocacy, and genuine connection. Engage in activities that empower you to express your desires, embody deeper consent practices, and honor your own needs while respecting others.
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At 6:30 PM doors will open, and we'll get started at 7:00 PM sharp. We will have drinks, snacks, and sweets. You will learn about consent, be guided through activities to practice setting boundaries, identifying and expressing what you really want, and hearing “no” as a gift instead of rejection. We will also go over the agreements for the space.
After learning these tools and creating a space focused on authentic choice, we move into a free-form open cuddle.
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At a home in Downtown Orlando.
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Some agreements we will cover during the event include:
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No, all touch is optional, even in the guided activities. If you don't meet anyone you'd like to cuddle with, you don't need to. You aren't required to touch or cuddle with anyone. There will also be a separate non-cuddling social space with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. We ask that you not make any touch requests in that space, so that area is available for anyone who wants to take a break.
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Comfortable clothing is recommended, and if you want to bring some pajamas to change into you can change in the bathroom. Please consider wearing clothes that cover your body, as cuddling can be more accessible and feel safe to more people when there is less skin-to-skin contact.
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You are welcome to bring additional pillows and blankets, though we have some on-site.
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No. The only exception to the rule is that in the last 5 minutes you'll be invited into a big cuddle puddle for some photos at the end. You can choose whether you want to be in the photos or not, and it will only be for marketing for the event.
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We encourage everyone to be clean, fresh, and not wear any perfume or other strong scents (some are sensitive or even allergic to strong smells).
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Please arrive between 6:30 and 7:00 PM. Starting at 7:00 PM, we will be covering important agreements that help create a sense of togetherness, establish clear boundaries, and prioritize everyone's well-being. To ensure the safety and integrity of our shared space, we will be unable to admit you if you arrive after 7:00 PM.
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If you're feeling slightly sick on the day of the workshop we highly recommend you stay home, and we'd be happy to give you a full refund. Please take care of yourself (and us too).
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The organizers of this event have various training in self-awareness, caregiving, and psychology. It is our intent to provide a safe space to learn about consent, practice asking for consent, and receive nurturing touch.
Disclaimer: We are not mental health professionals. If you are working through trauma, or believe you might be triggered in an environment involving touch, we recommend you consult a mental health professional before attending.
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Orlando, Florida, United States
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