Name: Giving and Receiving Platonic Touch
Start: 2026-02-21T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-21T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Private residence in Rockville, MD

Physical touch is essential for wellbeing and human connection, but many of us go for long periods without it. Research shows that nurturing touch in adults reduces pain perception, lowers blood pressure, improves sleep quality, and strengthens immune function.
In this participatory workshop, we will explore connection through conversation, eye contact, and platonic touch through a series of activities that foster trust and connection. Using Betty Martin's theory of the wheel of consent, we will learn to give and receive platonic touch while being in tune with our authentic needs and desires. Activities are designed to build a sense of psychological safety within the group, and gradually introduce nurturing platonic touch to the extent that feels comfortable.
All activities are optional and you may participate as much or as little as you want, based on your comfort level. You are not required to touch or be touched by anyone. We will practice stating boundaries and desires. If you need to pause, modify, or exit any activity--you're encouraged to do what feels comfortable for you. Adults of every age, gender, orientation, race, belief system, and body type are welcome to attend, provided that you are willing and able to remain sober, lucid, and respectful for the duration of our time together.
Tentative Agenda
5 min: Partnered conversation to land
10 min: Loving kindness meditation
20 min: Introduction and opening shares
20 min: Authentic relating conversations
20 min: Wheel of consent
10 min: Break
10 min: Practice saying no and boundaries
10 min: Practice asking for what we want
20 min: Giving and receiving platonic touch
20 min: Cuddle pile
Advanced registration required at least 24 hours before the event. No walk ins. Register at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/greentara/touch
Event will be held at a private residence in Rockville with 2 cats. Address will be provided after registration.
NO REFUNDS unless request is made more than 2 weeks in advance.
Everyone who attends is invited to join a WhatsApp group to stay in touch and connect with others one-on-one.
This event is not exclusively for singles! All ages, genders, sexualities, abilities, identities, etc. welcome!
This event is capped at 14.
If you would like to participate, please arrive early (between 1:30 and 2) so we can start on time. Late arrivals jeopardize the emotional safety and flow of the event.