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 in Los Angeles - which has put on over 300 events and served over 500 clients in the three years it’s been in existence. Jean has presented at sexuality conferences on both coasts and for audiences around the country and abroad. She is known for her energy, expressiveness and the ability to drive a point home for her audiences with laughter. You can find Jean's writing in the anthology Embraceable: Empowering Facts and True Stories About Women’s Sexuality. She has been featured on Good Mythical Morning, BuzzFeed, Comedy Central and Rolling Stone.
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Having honed her craft leading hundreds of workshops, trainings and presentations across the U.S. and abroad, Jean will tailor the presentation to meet the special needs of your event. Here are Jean’s signature programs:
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When famous actresses began calling out powerful producers for sexual harassment, the world listened and the #MeToo movement was born. Besides a few men getting fired for bad behavior, has any true change occurred? Meet Jean Franzblau, one of Hollywood’s first Intimacy Coordinators.
Sex After #MeToo
In the wake of #MeToo, students are thinking about their sexual choices in a new light. How do I avoid being a victim? How do I make sure I’m never a perpetrator? Can sex and relationships still be fun? Sex After #MeToo is a timely talk that is chock full of practical consent techniques and sexual self care strategies. With an understanding of the serious nature of the subject, sex-positive speaker Jean Franzblau designed Sex After #MeToo to challenge and broaden in an entertaining and engaging program. Her Sexual Approach Model using Harry Potter references is one way to make this talk upbeat and fun.
 
Jean has presented at sexuality conferences on both coasts and for audiences around the country and abroad. Jean has been featured on BuzzFeed, Comedy Central and Rolling Stone. You can find her writing in The Consent Guidebook and the anthology Embraceable: Empowering Facts and True Stories About Women’s Sexuality.
 
Session length: 70 minutes + Q&A
 
Participants will:
  • Learn strategies to figure out if a potential partner is a safe match
  • Distinguish the difference between winning at sex and enjoying it
  • Practice communication and consent techniques
  • Clarify how intoxicants impact sexual decision making
 
Alternative topics will allow attendees to:
  • Describe safer sex practices
  • Broaden their understanding of gender diversity
  • Enlarge their knowledge of sexual minorities
  • Craft their own questions with a candid Q&A
Your Brain on Hugs
Your Brain on Hugs is an interactive talk that explores the wellness benefits of the body’s natural stress buster - oxytocin. First, students will learn the science that explains how oxytocin - sometimes called  the hug hormone - can improve mental, emotional and physical health. Then they’ll strategize how to boost their oxytocin levels - especially during exam times. Finally they’ll practice consent and communication exercises to assure that hugs are always welcome and wanted.

This talk is skillfully presented by Jean Franzblau - the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary in Los Angeles. With her leadership, Cuddle Sanctuary has offered over 300 events and served over 500 clients since opening its doors in 2014. A sought after expert, Jean has been featured on TLC, BuzzFeed and Rolling Stone. She has presented at sexuality conferences on both coasts and for audiences across the country. Jean graduated cum laude with a BA in communications from UCLA.

Session length: 70 minutes + Q&A

Students will:
  • Describe the four health benefits of oxytocin
  • Strategize how to boost oxytocin levels during exam times
  • Practice communication and consent techniques
  • Learn how to receive a “no thank you” gracefully

Alternative topics will allow students  to:
  • Improve their skills so they can be A+ huggers
  • Detail alternative ways to boost oxytocin - besides hugs
  • Sort out mixed messages and avoid misunderstandings
  • Craft their own questions with a candid Q&A
Pajama Party!
Pillows. Blankets. PJ’s. Friends. This is the heart of “Pajama Party!” The experience begins with games to practice boundaries and consent. Students learn the stress busting benefits of platonic touch and have the chance to receive hugs, say “no thanks” and get high on the natural “cuddle chemical” - oxytocin. Then the pajama party begins - a safe, nurturing experience filled with connection, laughter and fun. At the end, students get to share their favorite moments.

“Pajama Party!” is skillfully facilitated  by Jean Franzblau - the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary in Los Angeles. With her leadership and experience, Cuddle Sanctuary has offered over 300 consent-positive events and served over 500 clients since opening its doors in 2014. She makes it possible for participants to have fun and feel included even f they prefer no touch at all. A sought after expert, Jean has been featured on TLC, BuzzFeed and Rolling Stone. She has presented at sexuality conferences on both coasts and for audiences across the country. Jean graduated cum laude with a BA in communications from UCLA.

Session length: 70 minutes - 2 hours

Students will:
  • Practice communication and consent techniques
  • Learn the art of asking for what they want
  • Practice receiving a “no thank you” gracefully
  • Have a chance to show off their onesies

Alternative ideas will allow students to:
  • Improve their skills so they can be A+ huggers
  • Enjoy activities with no touch required
  • Learn three unique cuddle positions
  • Win first prize for the most creative PJ’s
THE REAL SEX ED
The Real Sex Ed is an information-packed session that helps people navigate sexual choices with topics including safer sex, consent, decisions about intoxicants, communication skills and sexual diversity. All discussions are sex-positive and affirming. More than half of the states in the U.S. don’t require public schools to teach sex education. Yet studies reveal that comprehensive sex ed helps young people adopt healthy sexual behaviors. In a welcoming, LGBTQ inclusive environment, Jean Franzblau helps people initiate the (at times) awkward conversations necessary to make informed sexual decisions. Jean has presented at sexuality conferences on both coasts and for audiences around the country and abroad. Jean has been featured on BuzzFeed, Comedy Central and Rolling Stone. You can find her writing in the anthology Embraceable: Empowering Facts and True Stories About Women’s Sexuality. Jean graduated cum laude with a BA in communications from UCLA.

“It opened up my eyes and made me want to go home and do a lot of research.” -Student

Session length: 70 minutes + Q&A

Participants will:
  • Develop safer sex communication skills
  • Detail the meaning and power of consent
  • Explore how alcohol impacts good decision-making
  • Discover sex-positive attitudes about their sexuality and others’

Alternative topics will allow attendees to:
  • Describe what rape culture is and how they can change it
  • Clarify the meaning of gender fluid and transgender
  • Map the anatomy of the sexual organs
  • Include an awareness of pleasure as an important part of sexual expression
  • Craft their own questions with a candid Q&A
SEX ED FOR WOMEN (WHAT MOM FORGOT TO TELL YOU)
Sex Ed for Women is an eye-opening, informative talk. Students learn the common misunderstandings about female sexuality and explore safety, consent, anatomy and empowerment. Research tells us that comprehensive sex education for women has positive outcomes such as decreased pregnancies and improved sexual health. In a welcoming, LGBTQ inclusive environment, Jean Franzblau helps female identified students initiate the (at times) awkward conversations necessary to make informed sexual decisions. Jean guides the class in memorable lessons and powerful conversations so they can up-level their knowledge, self-awareness and confidence. Jean has presented at sexuality conferences on both coasts and for audiences around the country and abroad. Jean has been featured on BuzzFeed, Comedy Central and Rolling Stone. You can find her writing in the anthology Embraceable: Empowering Facts and True Stories About Women’s Sexuality. Jean graduated cum laude with a BA in communications from UCLA.

“A powerful opportunity to connect with women on the most vulnerable subject that concerns us.” -Student

Session length: 70 minutes + Q&A

Students will:
  • Learn discernment techniques to help them choose safe partners
  • Increase appreciation for their genitals
  • Recognize and celebrate the power of their sexuality
  • Envision their sexual sovereignty and identify a pathway towards it

Alternative topics will allow students to:
  • Learn to ask for what they want (and don’t want) sexually
  • Own and celebrate their pleasure – responsibly
  • Understand the diverse world of LGBTQ sexuality
  • Craft their own questions with a candid Q&A
DISRUPTING THE POWER DYNAMICS IN HOLLYWOOD
When famous actresses began calling out powerful producers for sexual harassment, the world listened and the #MeToo movement was born. Besides a few men getting fired for bad behavior, has any true change occurred? Meet Jean Franzblau, one of Hollywood’s first Intimacy Coordinators. An Intimacy Coordinator is the newest crew member on TV and film sets who advocates for actors who are asked to do scenes with simulated sex, nudity or other kinds of intimacy. Intimacy Coordinators are on the front lines of the culture change that #MeToo started. It’s messy, awkward and yes, there’s push-back. In this presentation Jean shares how her career path evolved and what it’s like going head-to-head with Hollywood’s most powerful players. Session length: 70 minutes + Q&A  
Participants will:
  • Describe the day-to-day experience of upgrading standards of behavior in an entrenched industry
  • Learn the cutting edge consent practices being used on some Hollywood film sets
  • Extrapolate into a discussion about how consent is navigated on campus
  • Detail the benefits of non-linear career pathing and how the rewards may outweigh the anxieties

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Jean’s events are the best way to teach consent that I’ve ever seen. And so much fun!

Maya Novak-Herzog
Education Coordinator
University of California - Santa Cruz

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Bestselling Author of Permanent Midnight and I, Fatty

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