Intimacy Jam - December

How do Intimacy Jams work?

Intimacy Jams are opportunities to enjoy connection and community without complexity. The entire experience is clothed and non-sexual. People of all genders are welcome to jam with each other. Safety and comfort are the priority. Caring for consent is required at all times, using skills practised in the first hour. No touch is required during an Intimacy Jam at all.

The event starts with a welcome circle to open the container and set expectations for the evening. Next, a series of connection and communication games help us arrive in the space and in our bodies, and quickly get to know each other better! We learn and practice consent and communication skills in a safe, structured environment. We practise communicating about desires and boundaries. We also get to enjoy the sensations and experiences of physical touch! Soon, a group of relative strangers learns to trust and enjoy each other in this held space.

Next, we break bread together and share a potluck meal and enjoy casual socialising around food.

Finally, there's the free flow jam part of the Intimacy Jam. Many different forms of platonic intimacy are welcome during the jam in pairs, groups and on your own. A central “cuddle puddle” often persists throughout the whole evening for a collective, communal experience. Also, massage, cuddling, hand holding, dance, sensory experiences, eye gazing, gentle authentic conversation, poetry reading, and more! Your curiosity, creativity and desires are welcome!

Note, these events used to be called Cuddle Parties.

Safer Space

We are committed to creating the safeest environments we can. Our events are trauma aware. If you have any specific safety or wellbeing needs, please let us know in advance. If you experience anything that feels unsafe, or know about someone in attendance who has caused harm to others, we want to know! Please share your concerns with us. 

We stand with survivors. Some participants have a history of relational or touch-based trauma that they are working on healing at these events. 

We also support personal growth. Where possible, we want to support individuals with a history of causing harm who are actively working to improve their behaviours. We can work together to establish clear boundaries and expectations in the space. Individuals who cause harm and/or take no accountability are not welcome at these events. 

Please do communicate about any safety and safeguarding issues! We value and welcome clear, honest communication. 

Tickets

A loyalty card system is in place for participants who have attended 5+ Embrace Connections events. 

We do not offer refunds. If you cannot attend due to illness or extenuating circumstances, you may transfer your ticket to a future date. You may also resell your ticket. 

Reviews:

“Treasure’s facilitation opens up presence and connection possibilities without creating pressure to do or be anything. Events gently but quickly become a space where people meeting for the first time can co-create interactions that would be extraordinary in everyday settings.” - Simon

“I absolutely loved this event. Renaming it from Cuddle Party to Intimacy Jam truly shifted the focus, allowing for a broader exploration of intimacy beyond just cuddling. Exploration through dance, play, heartsharing and eye gazing brought a whole new dimension to the experience. A very rich experience, highly recommended.” - Alec

“The new style Intimacy Jam on Tuesday was wonderful. Best ever I think! I felt amazing afterwards- deeply nourished on so many levels. Thank you to you and everyone there. 🙏” -Kamla

“The gentle energy and beautiful souls there made it extra special. Thank you Treasure for a lovely evening.” -Nics
 

Your Facilitator

Treasure

Connections Coach, Cuddle Therapist, Workshop Facilitator

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Treasure is passionate about connection. They help people connect better and lead better lives.

Drawing from over a decade of experience teaching, sharing and leading workshops in partner and group movement and touch-based practices like partner dance, partner acrobatics, contact improv, massage, cuddling, playing, fighting, tantra, shibari, and more, Treasure holds comfortable and empowering spaces for connection. 

They have hosted touch, movement and intimacy-based events in Bristol and at festivals since 2022. 

Please email treasure@embrace-connections.com with any questions or concerns.