Jean Franzblau - tech
For Sex Ed Do-Over, Sex Talk for Wizards, Coming Out Kinky, and Disrupting the Power Dynamics in Hollywood:
  • Wireless mic
  • Projector and screen

For Cuddle Sanctuary:
  • A clutter-free 20' x 20' space. Furniture should be removed or pushed to the outer edges of the room and the floor should be clean and carpeted. This space will serve as the Cuddle Sanctuary.
    • We recommend event hosts to liberally cushion floors with pillows and other soft textiles, and each attendee is encouraged to bring their own pillow with a fresh pillowcase. 
    • For spaces with hard floors, options for cushioning can include yoga mats or gymnastics-type padded tumbling mats with clean sheets or blankets on top. Meditation cushions are also well-suited for prolonged sitting.
  • Attendees will be asked to remove their shoes before entering the Cuddle Sanctuary, so each attendee is encouraged to bring a pair of socks for comfort and/or warmth.
  • Comfortable clothing is recommended as the event includes numerous activities that require attendees to stand up and sit back down. For those attendees who use wheelchairs, are elderly, or have other mobility challenges, we are more than happy to tailor event activities accordingly. 
  • Providing bottled water and healthy snacks is recommended for longer sessions, although these additions are up to the host's discretion. 

Introduction

NOTE TO PERSON DOING THE INTRO:
Need help pronouncing Jean’s name? It’s Franzblau. Franz rhymes with “pans” and blau rhymes with “pow."

INTRO:
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 are 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 has been featured on Good Mythical Morning, BuzzFeed, Comedy Central and Rolling Stone. You can find Jean's writing in the anthology Embraceable: Empowering Facts and True Stories About Women’s Sexuality. She tells me that what’s most important for you to know about her, is that she’s very, very funny. Please welcome Jean Franzblau!