Intro to Cuddling

Curious about platonic cuddling but not sure where to start? Intro to Cuddling offers a structured, guided experience designed especially for folks who are new to cuddling as well as the cuddle-curious.

Platonic cuddling is not a typical activity for many of us, and it can feel nerve-wracking to enter a cuddle space with people we don't know - even when we are deeply craving touch and connection. This offering centers beginner needs, and we'll walk through everything together.

This event explores: 

• Consent-based touch & communication
• Boundaries + asking for what we want
• Saying no and receiving no with clarity and kindness
• Navigating repair when something feels off
• Options for solo presence and connection with others

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Participation is always self-paced. You choose how, when, and if you engage.

Time & Location

• Occurs every 1st Sunday, 6-10pm
• Doors open at 6:00pm and close to new arrivals at 6:30pm to maintain a comfortable, consent-centered container
• Next event date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
• 2925 Calumet St., Columbus, OH

Cost

• $20
• Beginning March 2026, pre-registration is required.  
• We reserve a limited number of reduced- and no-cost tickets for each Loom event to support community members facing financial barriers – no questions asked. If cost is a barrier, please email us at [email protected] to request a ticket.

Event Agreements

• We affirm that touch is never required and all levels of participation are valid.
• We agree that this is a platonic space.
• We use words to obtain clear consent before initiating or escalating touch.
• We understand that “no” is a complete sentence.
• We uphold that each person is allowed to change their mind at any time.
• We take space (and breaks) when we need it.
• We own our impact and engage in repair work when needed.
• We remember that participation in community can be hard and ask for help when we need support. 

This is an 18+ event.

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