Salt Lake Tribune came to one of our parties: http://www.sltrib.com/home/2807418-155/intimate-strangers-why-hundreds-of-utahns

KUTV was also at the same party: http://kutv.com/news/local/cuddle-parties-meant-to-break-down-social-barriers-meet-need-for-touch

Humans of Salt Lake:


Resources and Articles

The importance of touch in development from the US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
This article explains some scientific research exploring the effects of touch on development.

Dr. Yoni Alkan explains that we all could use a hug.

It's all about Connection. Connection is a Core Human Need, but we are terrible at it.

Betty Martin.org and the Wheel of Consent Betty has created a lot of free online content regarding creating healthy relationship agreements for energy exchange. I highly recommend her Wheel of Consent videos - has made available seven hours of free content on her site.

Learn about Tapping at The Tapping Solution. Tapping is a method for self meditation, self soothing and bringing yourself back to your body using meridian point tapping and a self affirmation ritual.

Why on Earth would I go to a Men's Cuddle Party? by Jon Lehrer

7 Reasons Many Guys Don't Understand Sexual Consent

How a lack of Touch is Destroying Men

Tea and Consent

Rediscovering Platonic Touch by Janet Trevino, fellow Cuddlist, speaking at TEDx

Hugging Meditation from Brain Pickings - Thich Nhat Hanh
Hugging Meditation -Thich Nhat Hanh
Hugging Meditation: Deepen Your Practice

What it means to Hold Space for someone, plus tips on how to do it well

How a Cuddle Party Changed the Way I View consent

Inside the business of Cuddling

This Guy is a Professional Cuddler

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

The Gabriel Method Wellness and body care. Not just a diet.

The Five Love Languages Discover your Love Language.

Playground Boundary study

Observing Boundaries

Glossary of Polyamory terms from More Than Two


Book List

The Book of Cuddles by Yoni Alkan

The 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman

Speak Peace In a World of Conflict - Marshall Rosenberg

Essential Writings - Thich Nhat Hahn
Excerpt from Essential Writings - Meditation on Death: Realizing Ultimate Reality, The Wave is Not the Water.

The Gabriel Method - Jon Gabriel

Lose Weight Now The Easy Way. Allen Carr

Allen Carr's Easy way to stop smoking

Rejection Proof Jia Jiang.

Beyond Cuddle Party - Monique Darling

The Cuddle Sutra

Cuddle, The Documentary (DVD)

You are not so smart

The Art of Authenticity: How to be you

Podcasts

Want to hear me talk? Want to talk with me? Here are some podcasts I've been interviewed on or that I created.

Sex and Happiness Show with Laurie Handlers - Cuddle Parties!

Cuddler Interview with Jody Bailey from the Erotic Life

Here is my first effort, available from Soundcloud. Hopefully more to come!
The MaryCuddler Show: Introduction

The Impact of Intimacy on The Erotic Life - Jody and Chris talking about attending one of my Cuddle Parties

Mary's Cuddle Facebook Page

Deer Park Buddhist Monastery in Escondido, California. One of my favorite places to visit for their Day of Mindfulness.

The Great Bell Chant (The End of Suffering) Guided Visualization.

A Grateful Day with Brother David Steindl-Rast-Gratefulness.org Guided Visualization.

Events and Links

My Facebook page for everything cuddly that I do. www.facebook.com/MaryCuddler

Cuddle Party: Find details about Cuddle Party events all over the world.

Meetup: Join the Utah Cuddle Club Group on Meetup.com to receive emailed announcements and details about my Cuddle Parties and Free Hug events.

Free Hugs. I announce my Free Hug events on the Utah Cuddle Club group on Meetup. It is very satisfying to offer hugs and see the smile it brings to peoples faces, even when they think I'm crazy. Any cuddlers are invited to join me to offer hugs together or you can just come and get a hug from me. If you know of an event or a venue that would enjoy Free Hugs, lets talk about it.

International School of Temple Arts holds workshop events all over the world. I have attended Level 1 as a participant twice and as an Assistant once. I have also attended Level 2. I highly recommend this experience if you feel you are ready for it.

Find other vetted professional cuddlers all over the world: