misfits in touch
A cozy workshop on connection & presence
A consent-forward connection workshop in Los Angeles for adults who want more real, grounded closeness without dating pressure or sexual expectations. Come solo or with a partner/friend. Everything is optional, and your “no” is always welcome.
Guided, structured, beginner-friendly, and designed to feel safe for nervous systems that get overwhelmed in typical social spaces.
👉 See upcoming dates + tickets - spots are limited.
What is Misfits in Touch?
Misfits in Touch is a guided, experiential workshop focused on choice, consent, and attuned connection.
This workshop was created for people living in and around Los Angeles who are craving real, human connection in a culture that often prioritizes hustle, image, and surface-level socializing.
This is a space to practice closeness without pressure or sexualization. Through facilitated exercises, you’ll learn how to listen to your body, your pacing, and your boundaries and engage in connection at a pace that feels right for you.
Touch, when included, is platonic, non-sexual, consensual, and always optional. This is not about pushing past edges or forcing vulnerability. It’s about learning to trust your internal signals and move at your own pace.
What’s Platonic Intimacy?
Many people are caught between two extremes: feeling disconnected or isolated on one end, and being expected to move quickly into closeness or emotional intensity on the other.
Platonic intimacy offers a middle ground - a way to experience connection that is slow, based on choice, and grounded - without pressure to escalate.
This is about getting more comfortable with closeness…noticing what feels okay in your body, speaking up when something doesn’t, and staying connected without pushing or pulling away.
What this Is Not
Not a dating event
Not sexual
Not a space where touch is required
Not about pushing past your edges
What you’ll Practice
Through guided exercises, reflection, and optional partner or group interactions, you’ll practice how to:
sense your own capacity
communicate your yes and no clearly - all without justification
stay connected to yourself while being with others
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This workshop is for you if you:
feel disconnected, isolated, or craving more community
want closeness that doesn’t have to become romantic or sexual
are touch-curious, touch-cautious, or rebuilding comfort with closeness
want better communication + boundaries in friendships, dating, or partnership
are single or partnered — and want more relational nourishment in your life
want a Los Angeles community space that’s warm, intentional, and consent-forward
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This workshop may not be a fit if you are:
Seeking sexual or erotic experiences
Looking for therapy or emotional processing
Unwilling to take responsibility for your own pacing and care
We name this clearly so the space can remain safe and aligned for everyone.
What Happens during a Workshop
Every event is facilitated and has a clear flow so you’re not left wondering what to do. This is not a free-form cuddle space or an unstructured social event. You can expect:
welcome + grounding
consent + boundary practices (super practical)
guided social connection exercises
optional, consent-based platonic touch explorations
closing integration so you leave feeling settled
🎟 Upcoming Dates + Tickets
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This foundational class offers a cozy, guided space to explore platonic touch, practice embodied boundaries, and deepen consent skills. No touch is ever required - just bring your curiosity and willingness to connect
🎟 Save Your Spot…
Sunday, January 25th 4pm
Wednesday, February 11th 7:30pm
Sunday, February 28nd 4pm
Friday, March 13th 7:30pm -
A day of platonic intimacy…this daylong immersion is a gently curated space for rest and meaningful human connection. The intention is to create a safe, inclusive container for tending your nervous system, building trust, and remembering that connection can be both spacious and deeply nourishing. Location+details coming soon…
FAQs
(read this if you’re nervous - you’re not alone)
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No. Misfits in Touch is a platonic intimacy workshop. Any touch is non-sexual, structured, and optional.
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No. Participation is always a choice. You may observe, modify, or opt out of any exercise.
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Yes - many people do. The workshop is designed to be accessible and welcoming, especially for people who are curious but unsure.
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That’s okay. This workshop is a place to practice discovering them, not to have them all figured out.
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Totally welcome. There’s structure, clear agreements, and lots of permission to go slow.
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Wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement such as cotton t-shirts, pajamas, leggings, sweatpants...you can change when you arrive
Shorts to mid-thigh and a tank top is the minimum amount of clothing required
Shoes will be off and we’ll be on a padded area on the floor, socks are optional
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Please arrive sober so that you can give consent
Personal hygiene is important - be squeaky clean and minty fresh. It’s easier to get close that way!
No perfumes, cologne, essential oils
No cigarette smoke prior to arriving
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No - it’s a skills-based, facilitated community workshop. (Many people find it supportive, but it’s not clinical care.)
A Note on Loneliness & Touch
Many people associate workshops like this with desperation or lack.
We name this directly because it’s not true.
Misfits in Touch is not about fixing something that’s broken. It’s about practicing skills most of us were never taught in a culture that is deeply touch-scarce and socially fragmented. It reflects living in a culture where safe, platonic touch and attuned presence are rare.
Longing for connection does not mean something is wrong with you.
People who attend are:
socially active yet still longing for depth
single or partnered, and curious
confident, tender, and self-aware
“I came in nervous and left feeling calm, seen, and more confident in my boundaries.”
“So much more structured and safe than I expected. I felt genuinely cared for.”
“I didn’t do much touch and I still got so much out of it.”
FACILITATOR BIO
host + facilitator - Stella Stardust (she/they) passionately brings community together by facilitating events with the purpose of creating more authentic connection and meaningful dialogue. She has 20+years of teaching yoga, meditation, and shamanism, and is also trained in conflict resolution as a certified mediator. Her work lies at the intersection of somatics, spirituality, and social change. Read more about Stella here
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Plura Community
Want to see who's going, match, chat, and meet the community? Check out Cuddle Class on the Plura Community app here
Misfits in Love
A safe space for individuals who are curious, exploring, or transitioning into consensual/ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and anything in between. More info here
SPLA (Sex Positive Los Angeles)
SPLA is a member/volunteer organization centered around understanding and exploring all aspects of human sexuality, consent, relationship styles, kink, gender, and orientation. More info here.
*At check-out, you’ll be asked to have read and review our WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY here and agree that you fully understand its contents and to voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated.