Christina Castaldo

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Cuddle Space

Friday, May 1st

7:00 pm

Room: Tempe

Why Choose a Cuddle Space?

  1. Clear boundaries & consent culture.
    • Official cuddle spaces operate with structured guidelines—verbal consent, no sexual activity, and the ability to say “no” at any time without pressure. For many people, that creates a rare space where touch feels safe, respected, and intentional instead of ambiguous or transactional.
  2. Human connection without dating pressure.
    • Not everyone wants romance, flirting, or expectations. A cuddle space offers platonic connection - eye contact, conversation, and touch - without the complications of dating, performance, or needing to “be on.” That can be incredibly grounding.
  3. Nervous system regulation and emotional support.
    • Physical touch (when consensual and safe) can help reduce stress and increase feelings of calm and belonging. People often attend because they want that regulated, supported feeling.

Co-Facilitator & Life guard on duty Consent is not complicated, humans are. As a facilitator of human connection for 15+ years, it’s my absolute joy to facilitate spaces where people can get really clear on what they want, feel confident expressing it, and celebrate the foundation that our “No” and knowing creates.

I’m a pretty down to earth facilitator who creates safe, nurturing, and fun cuddle space. Cuddlers describe feeling like family and that’s what we are creating in the Phoenix area.