Podcast appearances and mentions of jean franzblau

Jean Franzblau was enjoying a loving relationship and her intimacy and platonic touch-based career when she noticed a dramatic change in her libido. Where had her robust desire gone? Her journey to finding the answers – and solutions – took her to surprising places.   Learn more about Jean and My Mother Doesn't Know I'm Kinky: mymotherdoesntknow.com jeanfranzblau.com youtube.com/@CuddleSanctuary cuddlesanctuary.com   Erotic Blueprints (episode): https://augustmclaughlin.com/erotic-blueprints/   Celebrate mindful masturbation at The Pleasure Chest! IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Hosted and produced by August McLaughlin  

This week, Kacie and Katie "cuddle up" with Jean Franzblau, a woman who boldly embraces contradiction in her exploration of pleasure and power.  Jean is the Founder of the Cuddle Sanctuary, an Intimacy Professional for TV, film, and theater, a Speaker on consent and sex-positive education, a Writer, and a Performer.  We had the pleasure (this description will be riddled with puns, so strap in or on!) of meeting Jean last year through a mutual friend in the "film biz." We said, "The intersection of pleasure and power..." and she said, "Jean." After our first call, she enthusiastically signed on to the I AM Docuseries. In this conversation, Jean leads us through her personal story and lived experience as she always does - with vulnerability and humor. And what's a good story without a little drama?! Theater drama that is. Jean shares how her work with PLEASURE has enabled her to step into her POWER and bring her most recent project to life -  "My Mother Doesn't Know I'm Kinky," a show written and performed by Jean herself! Together - in 31 minutes - we discuss taboos, trauma, consent, creative outlets, healing, the power of community, middle-of-the-night wake-ups to question every decision we've ever made, drowning out the noise, betting on yourself, and JOY.  Press play on this week's episode of I AM Radio: Embracing Contradiction with Jean Franzblau. We promise you'll be glad you came.

Jean Franzblau is an Intimacy Coordinator, Writer, Performer and Creator of the Cuddle Sanctuary originally from Hollywood Florida where her mother didn't know she was kinky! In this episode we talk about: 01:11 Different Roles in the Sex Industry 03:03 The Physiology of Orgasm 04:00 The Impact of Shame on Pleasure 05:23 Creating Authentic Intimacy in Film 08:13 The Complexity of Faking Orgasms 10:32 The Fascinating Anatomy of the Clitoris 12:51 The Grit and Strength of Pole Dancing 15:22 The Diverse Backgrounds of Intimacy Coordinators 23:46 The Potential Benefits of Sex Dolls 25:29 The Importance of Touch and Cuddling 27:22 The Complexity and joy of Kink and BDSM 35:33 The Impact of Shame and Ignoring Red Flags 43:22 The Slow Process of Change in the film Industry 45:33 The Importance of Safety and Pleasure in Creation 48:30 Agents' Involvement in Addressing Behavioral Issues with cast (aka their clients) 53:33 Transition into Intimacy Coordinating 55:50 Experience on Set and Sense of Belonging 01:01:00 The Embarrassing Part of the Job 01:04:43 The importance of Consent and Boundaries You can find Jean on Instagram at @jeanfranzblau and her website https://hollywoodintimacycoordinator.com/ You can catch Jean's sex positive one woman show, "My Mother Doesn't Know I'm Kinky" on March 3, 2024 in Los Angeles. Find all of her performances here: https://mymotherdoesntknow.com/ Support the show and give us a 5 star review… and if you're really into it, https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ariellezadok   Like to watch? Check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube!   Stay connected through Birds and Bees Don't Fck on Instagram at @birdsandbeesdontfck & follow your host @ArielleZadok   Want to get more of what you want in bed? Download your free Yes / No / Maybe list at www.birdsandbeesdontfck.com to get clear, get inspired and get what you want!  LOS ANGELES: Join Arielle and Nadége as we celebrate the release of Rena Martine's new book “The Sex You Want” on Feb 7th at The Ripped Bodice. Tickets here: https://www.therippedbodicela.com/events-and-tickets

Do you know how to ask for what you desire, embrace a “no” response, and respect your own boundaries?“I'm learning that to be a whole person and a happier person, I need to have conversations that are challenging all the time. Almost daily.”In short, in this episode, we talk about:What professional cuddling is and why it is valuable work.How cuddling events can teach you about boundary setting and navigating difficult situations.Why having an intimacy coordinator professional on set is an important asset in keeping actors and actresses safe throughout intimate scenes. With more words:Being a professional cuddler, the founder of “Cuddle Sanctuary”, as well as an intimacy professional for theatre, film, and TV, Jean Franzblau does not find it easy to explain what she does for a living.In her role as “Cuddle Queen Jean”, she bridges the gap between the astonishingly prevalent notion that there is not much to be taught about cuddling and the striking deficits in our culture regarding voicing needs and acting with consent. Especially when it comes to sexuality and other forms of vulnerable human interaction.Thus, Jean is on a mission to educate people on boundary-aware intimacy and to create safer environments for its exploration.Those who dare, join Jean in Cuddle Sanctuary's events in California to practice navigating boundaries and to invite the nurturing experiences they seek. Jean also trains people around the world to become facilitators of cuddle events themselves. As an intimacy professional, Jean coordinates between actors, writers, directors and others involved, to ensure emotional safety during a scene that involves nudity, played sexuality or even sexual violence.Resources mentioned in this episode:Buzzfeed Video: “People Spoon With Professional Cuddlers For The First Time” Movie: "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (Wikipedia)IFS – Internal Family Systems (Wikipedia)Book: Creating Consent Culture: A Handbook for Educators (von Marcia Baczynski (Author), Erica Scott (Author))Me Too Movement & Emily MeadePioneer intimacy coordinator: Alicia RodisYouTube yoga channel: "Yoga with Adriene" (& Benji)Do you want to connect with Jean?Website: www.jeanfranzblau.comYouTube: @CuddleSanctuaryInstagram: @hollywoodintimacycoordinator & @cuddlesanctuaryFacebook: @cuddlesanctuaryDo you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! Quick one-stop-shop: www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast Follow us on Instagram: @whyld.thepodcast Find us on Facebook: @whyld.one Or visit our website: www.whyld.one

In the era of #MeToo, intimacy coordinators play an important role in TV, film and theater, ensuring actors feel comfortable performing intimate scenes, while helping directors execute their visions. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Alternative, Business, Communication, Entertainment, Equality, Gender, Mental health, Self, Survivors, Treatment

How do you film a sex scene, er...(scratch that) a SIMULATED SEX scene? https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodintimacycoordinator/ Jean Franzblau has some thoughts. Jean is a Los Angeles-based Intimacy Professional who works in TV, film and theater. Her role is to help actors navigate scenes with intimate content with respect and care. Jean's credits include CSI: Vegas on NBC, Deep Water on Hulu, M. Night Shymalan's latest thriller, Old, and Netflix's upcoming feature, Blonde. Her background includes acting, casting, and sex education. To attend JEAN'S show: Coming Out Kinky: September 8th, 2022--in LA click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coming-out-kinky-a-sex-positive-story-tickets-405471705787?fbclid=IwAR3smUDsjcHw0XC20t2ncraVZjwY_Y3nqKgbIqVON_btzo2n-7jQNze5JaY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support

Welcome to the first ever Hot Sexy Summer Series! All summer long I'm bringing you brand new compilations to rock your mojo. Each Friday episode will focus on a specific theme. This week: The Embrace Your Shadow for Great Sex Edition. Plus! Let's celebrate that we are officially in the 200s of episodes! Two and a half years of sharing evocative, informative, inspiring and sassy content FOR YOU! We couldn't have reached this milestone without you, so a huge shout out to you, the listeners. It's because of you this podcast exists and continues to grow each and every month. I adore having these Friday conversations, answering your questions on Truth + Tequila Tuesdays and seeing what resonates with you the most when you share and tag me on your social posts. I loved putting this episode together for you and I encourage you to share it with your friends or family that are committed to living their highest mojo. So, make sure to generously use your share button.   Listen to the full episodes of all clips in this episode with these quick links:   Reid Mihalko : therealundressed.com/034 August McLaughlin: therealundressed.com/038 Jean Franzblau: therealundressed.com/008 Jamie Catto:  therealundressed.com/024   =====>>>>   OK my love – it's a pleasure hosting The Real Undressed for you….thank you for celebrating with me. As always, THANKS for getting undressed with me.      

Welcome to the first ever Hot Sexy Summer Series! All summer long I'm bringing you brand new compilations to rock your mojo. Each Friday episode will focus on a specific theme. This week: The Conscious Sex Edition. Plus! Let's celebrate that we are officially in the 200s of episodes! Two and a half years of sharing evocative, informative, inspiring and sassy content FOR YOU! We couldn't have reached this milestone without you, so a huge shout out to you, the listeners. It's because of you this podcast exists and continues to grow each and every month. I adore having these Friday conversations, answering your questions on Truth + Tequila Tuesdays and seeing what resonates with you the most when you share and tag me on your social posts. I loved putting this episode together for you and I encourage you to share it with your friends or family that are committed to living their highest mojo. So, make sure to generously use your share button.   Listen to the full episodes of all clips in this episode with these quick links:   Catherine Auman : therealundressed.com/162 Luba Evans: therealundressed.com/070 Jean Franzblau: therealundressed.com/008 Charu Morgan:  therealundressed.com/150   =====>>>>   OK my love – it's a pleasure hosting The Real Undressed for you….thank you for celebrating with me. As always, THANKS for getting undressed with me.      

Jean Franzblau is the founder of the Cuddle Sanctuary, the Los Angeles destination for touch positive events and nationwide professional cuddling. She shares the in-flight ad & bad date that inspired her to start her business, the science behind touch & what lessons we can learn from people who pay to spoon. She also answers the burning questions we're all thinking.Guest: http://cuddlesanctuary.com/  |   https://www.facebook.com/cuddlesanctuary  |   https://www.instagram.com/cuddlesanctuary/  | https://twitter.com/JeanFranzblau  |  http://cuddlesanctuary.com/certification-program-for-professional-cuddlers/Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://empathicpractice.us/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Jean Franzblau is occasionally viewed as some sort of a sex police at her current job as an Intimacy Coordinator. That could not be further from the truth. Jean takes the “awkward” out of shooting uncomfortable sex scenes. It would appear that Jean has stumbled into one of most recent occupations on a Hollywood movie set. The newness of such a position has created confusion by some who cannot fully yet grasp the concept of such a position and what the job entails. Jean is often caught in a position of performing her job whilst simultaneously explaining her job to the necessary parties involved. It also seems as though she inadvertently has to dispel misconceptions and false narratives in order to put others at ease. It light of the #metoo movement and the sudden awareness of Hollywood's sexual assault cases and various indiscretions towards women, an Intimacy Coordinator on a set seems like a job position that's long overdue. Jean appears to be very well trained and does more than a thorough job explaining in a fun way, the protocol and the nuances of what this job requires. Intimacy is her superpower. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rawle-d/message

Listen in as the CEO and founder of Cuddle Sanctuary (Jean Franzblau), talks about the benefits of physical touch. http://cuddlesanctuary.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGUT3ulcz3EiBJixtw-qTQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikki-james/support

The clitoris is only “mysterious” because it's been culturally ignored for so long. This week's stories illustrate how mighty the clit truly is and how impactful it can be to discover and embrace it! You'll also learn about ways to bring more pleasure to sex, two sex toys you may want to consider trying and some spicy game recommendations from Dr. Megan Fleming. A few things you'll learn about in the episode: Some clitoris and female sexuality history An author and educator's experience growing up with a gynecologist father, whose medical books were missing something important! The life change clitoral pleasure led to for a comedian August's orgasm MRI experience What intersex means and a common related myth Ways an author and intersex activist has benefited from not being non-consensually operated on - and important takeaways for us all How a media personality shifted from envying penis-havers to embracing her body more fully  The lube August is loving! Automatically save 15% on your first Promescent order: https://bit.ly/33z44hQ Tracy's Dog: https://tracysdog.com (This toy review was sponsored and honest!) Check out Dr. Megan's latest Pleasure Picks: greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasurepicks Womanizer Eco at The Pleasure Chest: https://thepleasurechest.com/womanizer-premium-eco-vibrator Learn more about this episode's featured guests: Joan Price: https://joanprice.com Emma Arnold: https://www.emmaarnoldcomedy.com Jean Franzblau: http://www.jeanfranzblau.com Support the show and get fun extras! patreon.com/girlboner More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com

Jean Franzblau has a warm and cuddly personality, which is quite apropos because Jean happens to be a professional Cuddle Expert. Yes, that's a thing. Not only is it a thing but there's scientific backing behind such a profession. There are measurable health benefits to human touch that appear to be physical as well as psychological. Cuddle therapy is becoming a thriving industry and after this recent pandemic it is one industry that doesn't seem to be slowing down. Jean takes her job as a professional Cuddle Expert, very seriously. So much so, that she is the founder and organizer of “Cuddle Sanctuary”. She organizes social events in which people get to connect with other humans through the art of touch. These are non sexual social gatherings. Jean makes this very clear that her focus is on wellness and health. These social functions lean more towards healing touch deprived human beings. Cuddle Sanctuary also trains practitioners to become professional Cuddle Expert. Jean Franzblau is at the forefront of this emerging wellness modality. She is kicking ass in the cuddle game. Judging from my conversation with her, she is extremely passionate about the need for this in our current society. Jean is excitedly ambitious to see these practices become interwoven into our cultures. Hey, at one point we thought Yoga was weird and now they're teaching it in prisons. Who knows, maybe one day this Cuddling thing will be taught in prisons around the... y'know what, never mind. Something tells me they're already cuddling in prisons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rawle-d/message

Have you ever left a relationship thinking something was wrong with you?  Has your sexual confidence been shattered? In today’s episode, Jean Franzblau shares how leaving a relationship was the key to unlocking a whole new world of happiness, fulfillment and yes, cuddle sanctuary events! In this wide-ranging episode we chat about: ◼️Finding yourself after a difficult breakup ◼️Reclaiming your sexual health ◼️Inside the world of non-sexual cuddle sanctuaries ◼️ How to keep physically connected during the pandemic About our Guest After attending her first cuddle event, Jean Franzblau was amazed at how good she felt. And so she founded Cuddle Sanctuary – the Los Angeles destination for touch positive events and professional cuddling since 2014. Jean studied event facilitation with Cuddle Party and the Association of Talent Development and is a certified professional cuddler. She leads training and online certification programs for professional cuddlers; her next program starts in February. Jean graduated cum laude with a BA in communications from UCLA. You can find Jean’s writing in the Consent Guidebook. In the media, you can find her on BuzzFeed, Rolling Stone and Dr. Phil. Connect with Jean Franzblau:----◼️Website:cuddlesanctuary.com◼️@cuddlesanctuary on FB, IG and Twitter ◼️YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGUT3ulcz3EiBJixtw-qTQ Connect with us!----Connect with Sean Bloch◼️Website: www.bluehalofilms.com◼️Instagram:@seanstevebloch◼️Twitter: @seanstevebloch----Subscribe to Podcast◼️ITUNES

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In the not too distant past, actresses on television or film sets were asked to appear nude or to be in graphic sex scenes that made them feel uncomfortable, and they could either agree, or get fired. Women weren’t the only performers who were coerced, just a horrifically vast majority. As Kristen Lopez writes for RogerEbert.com in a 2018 piece called A Matter of Legitimacy: Female Nudity On-Screen: “…Hollywood marketing and audience interest still encourages the consumption of female bodies, in spite of increased awareness of the male gaze and the continued statistics charting the lack of male nudity on-screen. Actresses today feel the need to “explain” their reasons behind deciding to be nude or not, damned if they do or if they don’t, all in an aid to justify the audiences’ comfort lusting after female flesh and perpetuating the continued double standards regarding male and female nudity in film.” For many marginalized performers, the systemic power imbalance made it impossible for them to advocate for themselves if they wanted to keep working. But now, in the wake of #MeToo and high-profile takedowns of Hollywood power brokers who’ve enjoyed years of predatory behavior that was hushed up by colleagues, there’s a new era. The era of The Intimacy Coordinator. On this episode, I interview Jean Franzblau, a professional, highly trained Intimacy Coordinator, and a member of the Intimacy Professionals Association, who is working on sets to make sure that performers are not coerced into doing sex scenes, and that all graphic depictions on camera are choreographed and negotiated in advance. If a performer has an issue, the Intimacy Coordinator presents it to the director and producers and advocates on the behalf of talent. Not everyone is working with Intimacy Coordinators, and it’s not as if studios and networks that are employing them, have had a sudden awakening. People have turned a blind eye to predatory behavior for as long as there’s been a Hollywood. It's just that now corporations realize that, just like COVID safety protocols, making sure a set is safe for its performers is a legitimate OSHA concern, not to mention that unchecked egregious behavior will expose them to potential litigation and public relations nightmares. No one wants or can afford that today. As a safety measure for all parties involved, many studios and networks now employ Intimacy Coordinators. We’re going to find out exactly what an Intimacy Coordinator does, how they advocate for talent, and assist writers and directors in the technicalities of certain sexual situations. We’ll also find out why they can write off yoga mats. It’s all in this interview. Also!!!! Huge News!!! We (barely) survived the dumpster fire that was 2020. But, we have a new year coming up with a new President and a badass Female Vice President OF COLOR, so things are looking up! It’s time for us to take back sanity, humanity and pleasure. Which is why I have created, for you, a free, full-color collection of 2021 Sex Goals to get your new year back on track! I’ve done all the work, so you can have all the fun. You deserve pleasure, especially after the shit show we continue to live through. Plus, there are genuine mental and physical benefits associated with having sex. Orgasms lower stress, help you sleep better and strengthen your pelvic floor. I don’t know about you, but I had a baby 14 years ago and every time I sneeze it’s like a horrible game show. All of you women over 40 know what I’m talking about. So, think of my free 2021 Sex Goals as a way for you to practice self-care, strengthen your pelvic floor, and set goals to add adventure and fun to the new year. I’m here to help you take back your pleasure and own it. FREE!!! Just email me at info@sexedthemusical.com for your free, 2021 Sex Goals — Your Guide to a Whole New Year of Adventure, Self-Care and Pleasure. Let’s have some fun in 2021! Sex Ed The Musical is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Podtail, IHeartRadio, Podbay, Spotify and more. Please follow, share and subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts. Also, if you’d be so kind as to leave us a 5-Star Review, we’d gratefully appreciate it. Be sure to check out my writing on Medium.com at https://medium.com/@thewendymiller Now that we’re about to cross the 60,000 downloads threshold, Sex Ed The Musical is actively pursuing sponsorship opportunities. If you represent a super awesome brand that fits in with our super awesome philosophy and want to reach the smartest and sexiest podcast audience in the world, please email us at info@sexedthemusical.com. Thanks, as always, for listening!  

Did you know there are people who get paid to cuddle strangers? Yep! Professional Cuddlers - try that (on your resume ;) )! Did you know that there's a whole lot that goes into preparing cuddling sessions, so that it's safe for everyone - not just during Covid times? And did you know about the gazillions of benefits of cuddling? In this week's episode, I spoke to Jean Franzblau, Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary in Los Angeles. Cuddle Sanctuary provides events, one-on-one cuddling services, training and online resources. Their mission is to shift the culture to a more compassionate world that’s safe for affection and connection for everyone. Jean has been featured on Rolling Stone, Good Mythical Morning, BuzzFeed and Dr. Phil. We discussed the above as well as: - how cuddling has transformed Jean's clients - how Jean got into cuddling - how Covid has changed the cuddle industry ...and more. Connect with Jean here: "How to Find a Covid Safe Cuddle Buddy" Class: http://cuddlesanctuary.com/find-a-covid-safe-cuddle-buddy/ Free Lessons for More Affection: http://cuddlesanctuary.com/free-lessons/ Train to be a Professional Cuddler: http://cuddlesanctuary.com/train-with-us/ Connect with your host Jennifer Schlueter at: Book a free hypnosis discovery call: https://calendly.com/jenniferschlueter89/15-minute-hypnosis-consultation Website: www.mindyoursubconscious.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindyoursubconscious Instagram: www.instagram.com/mindyoursubconscious

Amanda Blumenthal and Jean Franzblau are two of the world's very first intimacy coordinators. They joined Chris to discuss making Hollywood sex and nudity scenes more consensual, inclusive and authentic. Amanda's website is intimacycoordinator.com and her organization, the IPA, can be found at intimacyprofessionalsassociation.com. Jean's website is hollywoodintimacycoordinator.com. You can learn more about Cuddle Sanctuary at cuddlesanctuary.com and find out more about Jean's work as a sex educator at sexualesteemwithjean.com. Always feel free to email Chris about anything at chris@sexwithstrangersshow.com. You can also tweet at him: twitter.com/sexwithchris. Find him on Snapchat: ChrisSowa. Instagram: chrisinamerica. And Fetlife: Chris Sowa. Go to sexwithstrangersshow.com if the links in these show notes are not compatible with your podcast platform.

Amanda Blumenthal and Jean Franzblau are two of the world's very first intimacy coordinators. They joined Chris to discuss making Hollywood sex and nudity scenes more consensual, inclusive and authentic. Amanda's website is intimacycoordinator.com and her organization, the IPA, can be found at intimacyprofessionalsassociation.com. Jean's website is hollywoodintimacycoordinator.com. You can learn more about Cuddle Sanctuary at cuddlesanctuary.com and find out more about Jean's work as a sex educator at sexualesteemwithjean.com. Always feel free to email Chris about anything at chris@sexwithstrangersshow.com. You can also tweet at him: twitter.com/sexwithchris. Find him on Snapchat: ChrisSowa. Instagram: chrisinamerica. And Fetlife: Chris Sowa. Go to sexwithstrangersshow.com if the links in these show notes are not compatible with your podcast platform.

In today’s show, Dr Chris opened it up with some hard-hitting topics. He broke down the Chick Fil A scandal as well as the new FCC initiative to create a national suicide hotline. He then got into our new kink / alternative lifestyle appreciation segment where our goal is to normalize various creative diverse sexual expressions. Our guest for today’s segment was Jean Franzblau the founder of Cuddle Sanctuary to offer the wellness benefits of soothing touch to the Los Angeles community. Afterwards, we had our Body appreciation segment with our body-positive expert Ryan Sheldon. The gems in this show are excellent to keep in your back pocket. Dr Chris also read your responses to the question of the night, "How do you avoid unwanted advances? How far would you take it?" He also answered your sex love and relationship questions, so if you enjoyed today's episode hit us up at @loveline and send us your questions.

Touch. It’s the first sense we acquire. There are enormous emotional and physical health benefits that can come from human touch. Yet, many of us are going through life touch deprived. Floating through the world, self-armored yet longing for a personal connection. Now you can buy that connection and start healing. Cuddle Sanctuary is one of several new specialty organizations offering people the unique health benefits of personal human touch. 100% non-sensual, this touch therapy releases the feel-good hormone oxytocin, creates a safe space for people, and helps many find a well-needed semblance of connection in an increasingly fractured society. In this episode I speak with Jean Franzblau, the founder of Los Angeles-based Cuddle Sanctuary. As we cuddle together in Jean’s lovely Cuddle Cottage (photos below), Jean explains all of the amazing benefits of her service, how she remains safe and exactly who seeks out her services. You may be surprised. To find out more about Cuddle Sanctuary and for free stuff and cuddle swag go to: http://cuddlesanctuary.com/store/ To find out how you can become part of this amazing group, check out Cuddle Sanctuary training: http://cuddlesanctuary.com/train-with-us/ Cuddle Sanctuary videos are here: http://cuddlesanctuary.com/press/ If you’d like to become a champion cuddler, Jean recommends you immediately pick up The Cuddle Sutra If you’re looking for a professional cuddler outside of LA, Jean recommends: https://cuddlist.com/ https://www.certifiedcuddlers.com/

Professional cuddlers Jean Franzblau and Fei Wyatt join August to explore health and empowerment benefits of human touch, tips for improving your cuddling skills and how doing so can make you a better lover. Dr. Megan Fleming shares tips for inviting more physical affection to your dating and long-term relationships.   Sign up for free cuddling lessons at cuddlesanctuary.com. Enroll in Dr. Megan’s free workshop at greatlifegreatsex.com/thrive/. Sign up for monthly Girl Boner extras by email at augustmclughlin.com. 

Ep.162-Here’s my interview with one of the contributors in my consent book, The Consent Guidebook (www.TheConsentGuidebook.com), Sex-Positive and Consent-Positive Speaker Jean Franzblau. We chat about her role as a cuddle party professional and she and her colleagues teach consent at their events. We also discuss ways to express our boundaries to others. About Consent Guidebook Contributor Jean: Jean Franzblau is a sex-positive and consent-positive speaker who walks her talk. When she discovered the importance of her own sexual empowerment, she wrote a play about it and performed it in ten cities. When she realized how important hugs and affection were to her emotional and physical health, she founded Cuddle Sanctuary – which has already offered 300 events and served over 500 clients in Los Angeles. Jean has presented at sexuality conferences on both coasts and for audiences around the country and abroad. She created the presentation “Sex After #MeToo” to share the message of consent to college campuses. Jean has been featured on BuzzFeed, Good Mythical Morning and Rolling Stone. Visit Jean at http://CuddleSanctuary.com

Nipples: are they sexy or sexualized? What can cuddling teach us about consent? And what can you do if your partner isn't as affectionate as you'd like? Jean Franzblau, sex educator and founder of The Cuddle Sanctuary, joins August explore all of this and more! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in on expressing your desires without criticizing your partner. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com.

Welcome back to Tuff Love, with Rob Kandell. The guest today is Jean Franzblau, who is talking about the concept of cuddling. Once upon a time, Jean opened an in-flight magazine and saw a bunch of people chilling out and cuddling. As a single and sometimes lonely professional, she thought to herself, ‘That’s for me.’ […]

Welcome back to Tuff Love, with Rob Kandell. The guest today is Jean Franzblau, who is talking about the concept of cuddling. Once upon a time, Jean opened an in-flight magazine and saw a bunch of people chilling out and cuddling. As a single and sometimes lonely professional, she thought to herself, ‘That’s for me.’ Amazed by the wellness and happiness benefits she experienced, Jean founded Cuddle Sanctuary, the Los Angeles destination for consent and hug-positive events and professional cuddling since 2014. She has also expanded the reach of Cuddle Sanctuary by teaching consent on college campuses. Jean graduated cum laude with BA in Communications from UCLA. She has appeared in Buzz Feed, TLC, Comedy Central and Rolling Stone. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Tuff Love Community today: robertkandell.com Tuff Love Facebook Tuff Love Instagram Tuff Love YouTube Tuff Love LinkedIn

We hear a lot about what can go wrong when infants and kids don't ge enough touch, but what about adults?? T&A talk with professional cuddlers, Jean Franzblau and Fei Wyatt (creators of Cuddle Sanctuary in Los Angeles), about the epidemic of no touch in a digital world, our mindset of scarcity, and the negative effects on our health and emotions, and how you can get more non-sexual touch and intimacy in your everyday life, especially as we head into the holidays with ...perhaps those family members who don't always show us the affection we need.  Jean and Fei also offer solutions for creating more touch amongst friends and family. 

August interviews writer Casey Brown on bathroom discrimination against trans people, then explores cuddling with Jean Franzblau, founder of Cuddle Sanctuary. Learn about cuddle parties, finding a cuddle partner and more! Dr. Megan Fleming answers a listener's Q about PDA: she loves it, her guy detests it.

Aired Thursday, 10 September 2015, 4:00 PM ETMartha welcomes Jean Franzblau to explore the elements that make up sexual esteem. Jean defines sexual esteem as “confidence in the worth of one’s sexuality.” Life events that can lower sexual esteem can include being the member of a sexual minority, religious influences, genital shaming during childhood and adolescence or traumatic sexual experiences. Luckily there are just as many interventions that can help claim, build and celebrate sexual esteem and Jean will share them with us.About Guest Jean FranzblauAfter years of tolerating a lackluster sex life, Jean Franzblau shook off her cultural baggage and gave herself permission to follow a path of sexual curiosity and adventure. With her background as a writer and performing artist, Franzblau created the solo show “Coming Out Kinky – A Grown Up Comedy” which she performs in cities across the country to spark authentic conversations about sexuality.Jean graduated cum laude with a BA in communications from UCLA and has 18 years experience with the 12-step model of recovery. She has guided individuals and groups through life changing transformative programs, workshops and one-on-one mentoring. Jean has also worked internationally with companies as a seminar leader and with corporate executives to inspire people to reach their highest potential. Jean provides workshops and coaching on kink, women’s empowerment and sexual esteem.Find her at: http://sexualesteemwithjean.com Twitter link: https://twitter.com/SexualEsteem Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/esteemwithjean

August interviews Garren James, owner of world's largest straight male escort agency, then discusses "Shades of Grey" with sex educator and BDSM expert Jean Franzblau.

Jean Franzblau, speaker, writer and performer of the one woman show "Coming Out Kinky: A Grown Up Comedy" joins us for a discussion of her show as well as a performed excerpt, and a discussion on being kinky in general and what it means to show that to the world.

Join Devi and Jean Franzblau - the creator of the play, Coming Out Kinky A Grown Up Story - to discuss how we can allow ourselves the permission to be sexually curious. Jean is an advocate for safe exploration as a tool for sexual empowerment and esteem.http://www.kapipal.com/64207a14904b4ab68525607a74eaaba5

The clitoris is many women’s primary sensual pleasure powerhouse. Women with high clitoral sensitivity may see things somewhat differently... August discusses the highly sensitive clitoris, drawing on personal experience and research, then interviews writer and kink-expert Jean Franzblau.

August explores the physiological basics of female sexual arousal and shares insight from activist and playwright, Jean Franzblau.

It's a kinky story that must be told! How does a nice Jewish girl from South Florida… from a nice conservative family… with a nice conservative career… end up trading in her lace for leather? From the boardroom… to the bedroom… to the dungeon… guest, Jean Franzblau, openly shares her beautiful, sweet, brave, recent journey … Continue reading EP 40: ACTRESS/PLAYWRIGHT JEAN FRANZBLAU →