28/04/2026
Have you ever been to a “cuddle party”? Over the years I have taken part in various group exercises that invite participants to be vulnerable and to share openly with one another… I always feel very nervous and rather guarded to start, but have also usually felt really connected and positive about the experience afterwards. As humans we generally crave and benefit from safe connection with others.
Although I have gotten pretty good at being emotionally open with others, I have always been pretty reserved around physical touch (except with those closest to me)- my mind has pretty strict rules around who and when I will engage in physical touch… They are not “bad” rules, but they are very limiting, especially as my life has evolved over the years.
Recently I have become aware of “cuddle parties” - and although my knee jerk reaction is to say “no way- not for me!” I can also recognize that there might be some real growth opportunities for me in this area. I can also think of some of my clients who might benefit from such an experience. After all, I know that safe, positive touch is crucial for humans to really thrive- beneficial at many levels, and yet often hard to come by- especially for adults. So maybe I will give it a try…
Have any of you attended a cuddle party? What was your experience? Did you attend as a one time thing, or make it part of your regular life routine? I’d love to hear about your experiences!
The article shares one woman’s experience which I found interesting-
On March 28, I went to a cuddle party and didn't cuddle with anyone. And it was awesome. OK ... let me back up. A cuddle party is basically what it sounds like. A bunch of people gather in a room (in this case, a yoga studio) and spend several hours…