Acalento - Lisbon Cuddle Party

Join us for a periodic gathering with Constança Carvalho Homem, focusing on:
💖 Care
🌈 Consent Culture
🤗 Non-Sexual Interaction
🍃 Sober Attendance

ACALENTO is inspired by the cuddle party concept created in New York about 20 years ago. It is a practice of affectionate care in a safe, sober, and non-sexualized environment.

Each session lasts approximately 3 hours and welcomes individuals of all identities aged 18 and over. During an Acalento session, we fine-tune our perception of boundaries and preferences in touch while embracing the healing potential of physical closeness. The activities include: hugging, caring, snuggling, and pampering.

We begin with a review of interaction rules, followed by a series of exercises to practice proximity and consent. Finally, there’s a free interaction zone where participants can engage in pairs, trios, or larger groups, emphasizing tactile experiences and using verbal communication solely to express consent.

In Portugal, cuddle parties are still quite rare. My aim is to make this practice more inclusive—creating a diverse community that produces and receives its ACALENTO, breaking down barriers of language, economic limitations, and more. The session is conducted in Portuguese with English translation if needed.

Attendance requires a prior interview.
Contribution: €10-15

For more information and registration, visit: Acalento Registration
Location:
Espaço AND Lab
Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 334
Edifício Expresso, Piso 3, salas 8-10
1800-224 Lisboa

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