"can I come spoon with you"

There is something about spooning that lots of people love, the intimacy, the feeling of being protect or just knowing you're not alone in this world.  Well spooning has become not enough, what if you don't have someone to spoon with? The world has to thank Reid and Marcia for inventing the cuddle party. Now I'll admit I have not tried this, and frankly, will probably NEVER try this, but it is definitely an interesting view of our society and how we break the touch barriers with strangers.
 

Cuddle Party

• Reid Mihalko and Marcia Baczynski, a pair of self-described "relationship coaches" in New York City, founded Cuddle Party in New York on February 29, 2004
• A cuddle party is an event designed with the intention of allowing people to experience non-sexual group physical intimacy through cuddling. Cuddle parties are described by organizers as "workshop/social-events" that gives adults an opportunity to "give and receive welcomed affectionate touch in a no-expectation, friendly setting, according to your needs, desires, interests, and boundaries."
• Cuddle parties are described as non-sexual events but kissing may occur at some parties
• "Cuddle-buddies" are almost always ongoing relationships after being formed from prior relationships

Cuddle Party Rules: From the official website

1. Pajamas stay on the whole time.

2. No SEX. (Yep, you read that right.)

3a. Kissing and nuzzling, as well as other forms of touch, are allowed, but you must ask permission and receive a verbal YES before you touch anyone.

3b. You don't have to cuddle anyone at a Cuddle Party, ever.

4. If you're a yes, say YES. If you're a no, say NO.

5. If you're a maybe, say NO.

6. You are encouraged to change your mind from a yes to a no, or a no to a yes anytime you want.

7. NO DRY HUMPING!

8. If you're in a relationship, communicate and set your boundaries and agreements BEFORE you go to the Cuddle Party. Don't re-negotiate those agreements/boundaries during the Cuddle Party. (Trust us on this one.)

9. Get your Cuddle Lifeguard On Duty or Cuddle Caddy if there's a concern, problem, or question or should you feel unsafe or need assistance with anything during the Cuddle Party.

10. Crying and giggling are both welcomed and encouraged.

11. Please be respectful of other people's privacy when sharing with the outside world about Cuddle Parties and DO NOT GOSSIP.

12. Arrive on time.

13. Be hygienically savvy.

14. Keep the cuddle space tidy and pick up after yourself.

15. Always say thank you and practice good Cuddle Manners.