Cuddle events are spaces to learn about platonic touch, consent, communication, boundaries, and wellbeing. This was a response to seeing a need in the community to have spaces to connect, to learn the skills of consent and importantly practice them, self-reflect and increase self-awareness, learn together in compassion.
Life Spirals hosts regular Cuddle Gatherings and Snuggle Parties across Melbourne.
- 16 March- Hawthorn East
- 14 May- Fitzroy
- 26 July- Brunswick
- 27 September – Hawthorn East
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A place to give and receive platonic touch in a safe holding space. Explore touch, intimacy, affection, boundaries, consent, your yes and no. All touch is non-sexual, optional and consented. Life Spirals runs group cuddle events and does not offer individual sessions.
Cuddle events are spaces to learn about platonic touch, consent, communication, boundaries, and wellbeing. This was a response to seeing a need in the community to have spaces to connect, to learn the skills of consent and importantly practice them, self-reflect and increase self-awareness, learn together in compassion.
Current listings are on EVENTBRITE
At cuddle events we learn and practice:
- communication and consent skills
- setting and respecting boundaries
- asking for what you want
- responding to the requests of others
- changing our minds
- embodiment and emotional awareness
Please note that this is not a dating or singles event.
Touch is non-sexual, always consensual and never a requirement to participate.
If you are wanting to learn about consent without the cuddling then Touch: embodied connection and consent is an option for you.
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Guidelines & Boundaries for Cuddle Events
- Agree to confidentiality. You will not discuss or share anyone else’s experience with others. You may share your own experience.
- This is a drug and alcohol free gathering. You need to arrive sober and maintain sobriety during the event. You may find yourself getting a natural high on oxytocin – often called the “hug hormone.”
- There’s no touch required, and you can change your mind at any time.
- Respect the boundaries of others (ideally with enthusiasm).
- This is a non-sexual event so all behaviours and speech need to keep in alignment with that.
- Ask and Wait – if you want to touch someone, ask. Then wait for the answer.
- An understanding that if guidelines are not adhered to you may be asked to leave.
Participants need to be 18+yrs to attend.
About your facilitator:
Natasha Hund (she/her) is compassionate and empathetic. As a certified cuddle professional, holistic counsellor and play specialist she has experience in touch to nurture, to help with co-regulation and to give comfort. She values the importance of touch and enjoys creating relaxed and nurturing spaces. Natasha enjoys giving and receiving hugs!
Tash is a Certified Cuddle Event Leader with Cuddle Sanctuary.
She has also completed accredited trainings with Cuddle Therapy Australia, Cuddle Professionals International and Like A Pro: the Wheel of Consent for Professionals.
“Felt so connected and relaxed.”
