Soirée câlins – Cuddle Evening

Platonic Cuddle Evening

Once every 2 months, we invite you to experience a platonic cuddle evening in Liège: a moment to get together, arm-in-arm, and enjoy the magic of conscious, gentle and respectful contact.

We also occasionally offer cuddle evenings in other cities, such as Namur or Brussels in Belgium, and Aachen in Germany.

During these evenings, we create together a space of safety and presence, where we can deeply relax, reconnect to ourselves and to others, and experience that rare and precious feeling: that of being connected. As if, for a moment, we were all one. This kind of experience can soothe the mind, liberate the heart and deeply relax the nervous system, often strained by the hectic pace of everyday life.

The evening begins with a review of the common framework: rules, intentions, freedoms and limits for everyone. We’ll explore consent through simple games for expressing needs, saying yes, no, or maybe, and welcoming the other’s responses with kindness. We’ll also propose small connection games to experiment with different qualities of touch.

Here, touch goes beyond simple physical contact. It becomes a subtle language, a gateway to a deeper connection with oneself and others. Everyone is welcomed as they are, with their impulses, brakes, limits and desires. Couples are free to define their own agreements, whether exclusive or open. A time is set aside at the beginning of the evening to set your personal intentions.

All gender identities, body types, origins and ages are welcome. The framework is based on three foundations: respect, consent and benevolence. Every gesture, every hug is an invitation – never an obligation. You are free to participate or not at any time.

This cuddle party is an event without nudity, sexual intent or interaction. It’s a platonic space.

To find out more about the intention behind platonique, read my blog article by clicking here.
It’s designed to be a deeply human, rejuvenating space, a bubble of tenderness where the heart can open out in all simplicity.

free price according to conscience :

between €0-60
(Value: €30)

The intention of cuddle parties

Our aim is to create a community of love, a large conscious family, eager to share together the openness of heart, presence and sensitivity. We want to offer a safe, privileged space where everyone can feel welcome as they are, in a spirit of love, respect and connection.

These cuddle parties are open to all. They are inclusive and LGBT+++ friendly spaces. Everyone is welcome with their sexual orientation, gender identity, body shape and age. Everyone is also welcome with their needs, limits and fears. To put it another way, it’s a space where we advocategender equality (where we’re not assigned to predetermined gender roles), acceptance of diversity, differences and individuality. We take care to avoid systemic oppression (grossophobia, homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, putophobia, classism, etc.). It’s a space where we ask everyone to respect each other. . We also ask everyone to be aware when a judgment is made, and to reflect on that judgment and the reaction it provokes in them. To keep this space safe, we ask you to be aware of the words you use in your exchanges.

You can come alone or as a couple. Couples can choose to stay together or share moments with other participants.

Registration and information

If you feel called, please fill in this questionnaire as completely as possible. Your age, gender, shape or sexual orientation is not a selection criterion. These questions are there to help us get to know you better and assess where you are on your life’s journey, so that we can sense what kind of care will be needed in the future.

We’ll review your application, and if we think you can fit into the energy of the evening, you’ll receive an invitation. People who have been recommended to us or whom we’ve already met in person at a massage or workshop are more likely to receive an invitation, as we know them personally.

With all our love, Steffi and Nico

“I discovered Nicolas’ activities through a “Cuddle night” organized by him and his partner, Steffi. It’s a type of activity I’d never done before and, to be honest, I went into it with a certain amount of trepidation. Clearly, I wanted to experience tenderness in a non-sexual context, but a lot of questions were running through my mind: Wasn’t it going to be weird, a bit uncomfortable? How would it go? And if I didn’t like someone, how could I push them away without hurting their feelings?

Within minutes of my arrival, these concerns melted like snow in the sun: Nico and Steffi immediately established a climate of trust, where safety and consent were the watchwords. With a mixture of awareness and humor, they laid down the rules which then enabled the evening to flow smoothly, gently and enthusiastically. They were always present in the room, keeping a watchful eye to ensure that everyone’s experience was excellent. Really, if the concept appeals to you, you can go with your eyes closed. Thank you Nico & Steffi “

Denis

CO-REGULATION AND THE SOOTHING POWER OF PRESENCE

Cuddly evenings aren’t just emotionally pleasurable. They can also have a profound impact on our nervous system.

Neuroscience and polyvagal theory show that our organism is constantly regulating itself through human interaction. When we feel welcomed, safe and surrounded by benevolent presences, our nervous system receives signals that tell it to relax some of its vigilance.

This is what we call co-regulation the capacity we have to soothe each other through our presence, our gaze, our voice, our breath or a respectful, consensual touch.

A cuddle received in a clear, reassuring setting can promote a state of deep relaxation. Some people feel more calm, grounded or connected to themselves. Others simply discover the pleasure of being able to relax for a few moments without having to do anything.

Over the course of the evening, we offer different connection times that allow everyone to explore this quality of presence. Some exercises are done as a duo, others in small groups, and sometimes in large group cuddle spaces where everyone is free to participate according to their own desires and limits.

Without seeking to provoke a particular experience, we create the right conditions for a sense of inner security, relaxation and human connection to emerge. For many participants, this is one of the most valuable aspects of these encounters.

WHAT IS MUSH?

Our evenings are inspired by several international movements around conscious touch and consent, in particular the MUSH.

MUSH is an approach to conscious cuddling that has developed in several European countries. Its intention is to create spaces where people can experience human closeness, tenderness and connection in a clearly platonic and respectful setting. The emphasis is on consent, communication, respect for limits and the quality of presence.

As with MUSH, we believe that touch is not just a pleasurable experience. It can also support co-regulation of the nervous system, nurture a sense of belonging and satisfy that deeply human need for connection and closeness.

Although each facilitator and each community develops its own color, we share the same vision: to offer a space where tenderness can be experienced freely, consciously and without sexual intent.

LEARN TO ASK, RECEIVE AND RESPECT

One of the richnesses of these evenings lies in the relational learning they enable. Many of us have learned to guess other people’s needs, or to put our own aside. Here, we invite you to explore another path: that of clear communication and conscious consent.

How do you ask for a hug? How do you take no for an answer without taking it personally? How to feel a real “yes” in your body? How can you respect your limits while remaining open to encounters?

These questions are at the heart of our proposals. They often enable us to come away with concrete tools that can enrich our relationships with friends, family, lovers and professionals.

Registration & information

“Cuddle parties, sometimes called Cuddle Party, Cuddle Puddle or MUSH, are spaces for human connection, consent and platonic touch.”