Who am I and My Cuddle Journey

Hey y’all! My name is Jazz and I’m a trans/non-binary black & jewish cuddle puddle. My love of facilitated cuddling began in 2006 when I attended my first cuddle party as a freshman undergrad. I was lucky enough to join in several facilitated Cuddle Parties ™ by founders Reid Mihalko and Marcia Baczynski. Ever since then, I have been hooked! Attending cuddle gatherings helped set me onto the path of personal self discovery and empowerment. Completing training with Cuddlist.com in 2017 continued the discovery trajectory. One thing I know is that the experience of being in an environment which gives equal power and importance to your ‘no’, as to your freely given ‘yes’ is profound. Strengthening our ability to discern our own boundaries and voice them is the linchpin of my cuddle work,  and it applies to me the practitioner as much as it does to you!

When you choose to cuddle with me –you are on the receiving end of 10+ years of relationship/intimacy education integrated with my background in theater, music, yoga & meditation. Acting & music training gave me permission to be spontaneous, creative and flexible. It was also instrumental to the process of creating shared experiences of trust and intimacy. My 200-hr yoga certification afforded me new tools for listening to and understanding the body, as well as a solid foundation in meditation/grounding practices. In addition to holding our sessions as a safe space for deep feels like tears and such, our sessions can also be a place to explore and revel in your inner silly! I can be that buddy who sings show tunes with you, nerds out about sci-fi, art and so much more! If none of those things are your bag, worry not. I am happy to meet you where you are at…each session will be a unique co-creation between the two of us!

Consent can’t happen without the ability to cultivate confidence and clarity as we make choices. I believe that we all need touch in our lives and am honored at the chance to share this vital work with you!  I come from 2 generations of performance artists. When I’m not busy cuddling, I’m working on music, performance art, and sex education. I also consider myself to be an animist & ritualist – and seek to bring an aspect of the sacred & divine into all that I do.

Why Cuddle – The Thoughts behind the Snuggle

What is Cuddling?

Cuddling is the exchange of physical intimacy in a safe, consensual environment. While Cuddling is intimate, it is NOT about engaging in or encouraging sexual stimulation or energy. Cuddling IS a space for play, exploration, practicing boundaries and enjoying the benefits of healing touch.

Consent Considerations

The success of a cuddle session is dependent on mutual, and ongoing consent (See FRIES & CRISP model for a detailed explanation of these consent frameworks). Boundaries are the cornerstone of consent practices. Participation is voluntary at all times, meaning you are not obligated to touch or be touched. In order for all parties to have the best experience it’s imperative that we communicate our needs (likes, dislikes, desires, feelings, fears, sensations, etc.) on a continual basis during the session.

How does this Work & What to Expect

A screening call, a waiver & deposit…and away we go!

If you want to book a cuddle session with me, Step #1 is to schedule a screening call.

You can expect a reply from your initial inquiry within approx. 24 hours. In that email, you will find my health and safety waiver which you are required to read and sign before our session. Then either over video/phone, we can have an approx. 15 minute screening conversation to review the waiver, answer any of your questions and see if we are a good cuddly fit! 

I am located in South Brooklyn. Our sessions start off with full payment for the session (I accept Paypal/Cashapp & Cash). Then we go over the briefly review waiver (for first time clients), talk through any of your concerns from the questionnaire and review the basics of establishing/maintaining mutual consent during our session together. 

Currently I cannot do same-day cuddle sessions in or outside of the 5 boroughs in NYC. To book sessions outside of the NYC area please be aware of my travel fee. This travel fee is roundtrip, amounting to ½ my hourly rate in both directions for any travel time that exceeds 15 minutes or 2 miles, whichever is shorter. Cuddle location disclosed upon completing your booking and paying a ‘new client’ deposit. As a sole proprietor, my hours are flexible & negotiable on a case-by-case basis. Having said that, unless a special arrangement is made my ‘typical’ availability is listed below:

Monday – Friday 11-7pm   /  Sat & Sun – 11-3 pm

My goal is for you to leave feeling the warm glow of focused love & rapt attention. As a non-binary gendered person of color, I am especially adept at holding cuddle space for those who are queer identified and black or brown. I welcome all genders, identities, orientations and cultural backgrounds. Let’s get snuggly! <3

Sessions are $100 per hour in my cuddle space.

Additional charges apply for outcalls, or for travel time exceeding 20 min or 2 miles, whichever is shorter. I offer sliding scale for LGBTQIA folks, low-income, differently abled folks, veterans, and senior citizens. Just send me an email and we’ll figure it out!

What to Expect During & After a Session

DURING: All sessions begin with a quick hello, a (consensual) hug, and an introduction to the space. Payment in full is due at the top of the session. After a brief check in, you’ll have a chance to change into comfortable clothes. We’ll review the waiver and you’ll have an opportunity to share any information relevant to our session. Approximately 10 minutes before session’s end a timer will sound and we’ll begin the transition to the end of our time together, and get you prepped to return to the ‘real world’. 

A typical session runs for 90 minutes. I find that 90 minute sessions allows for ample time to completely relax into the experience, the space and to get the full benefit of sustained physical contact. A minimum booking time of 60 minutes is required. Interested in a session longer than 3 hours? Let me know, we can negotiate that!

AFTER: Expect a follow up phone or text from me! Sometimes complex and /or unexpected feelings arise after a session. Your wellbeing is important to me and if there are things you’d like to try next time, do differently or you simply want to share some other feedback, I encourage and prioritize transparency and direct communication. Let’s keep the lines open!

• Have a government issued  ID for age verification & security
• Be sober before and during sessions to ensure ability to give full consent
• Maintain non-sexual touch (see ‘non-sexual touch’ for definition)
• Come to your session clean, in fresh & appropriate clothes or with something to change into! Mild or no scent is nice too,  thanks!
• Adhere to Dress Code (see ‘non-sexual touch for definition) Applies to both practitioner & client.
• Meet Covid/Health screening Requirements (reviewed during screening call & detailed on my website). Disclose relevant medical information Ie: mobility issues, vaccine status, infections (such as common cold, flu, etc.)
• Engage in active & ongoing consent & verbal/non-verbal communication 
• Client and Practitioner will communicate to find what is mutually comfortable throughout each cuddling session. This applies to all communication prior to and after sessions as well.
• Client confidentiality is to be respected at all times.
  Establish a safe signal/safe word (it’s fun & only takes a few minutes!) 
• Mutual power is given to practitioner and client to terminate a session at any time. If the session ends due to a client’s failure to adhere to the “Session Boundaries’ no refund will be issued*
• Agree to no refunds or exchanges ever – transfers granted at discretion of Practitioner

All feedback is valued and confidential. Have feedback about a session? Email me at

CuddleWithJazz @ gmail dot com

“If you find that you feel obligated to explain why you aren’t comfortable with something I invite you to let that go. It really doesn’t matter! Being uncomfortable is reason enough. An explanation often creates unnecessary stress in both of you. If the reason is simple and stress free, it’s fine to offer it but know that you really don’t need to. This gives your clients permission to dispose of explanations…and simply focus on discovering what feels good.”