At Bear Hugs Collective, we believe everyone should love their body, but we also understand that accepting yourself for you you are can be hard.
Bear to Belong is a clothed, body-positive cuddle workshop designed to nurture connection, comfort, and community. In this safe and affirming space, cis & trans men of all shapes, sizes, and identities are invited to relax, share warmth, and build trust through guided body affirmations, honesty, acceptance, touch and mindful presence.
This group celebrates the simple truth that we all deserve to feel seen and cared for exactly as we are. Whether you come to ease loneliness, explore platonic healing touch in a safe environment, or reconnect with your body, Bear to Belong offers a place where every man can feel welcome and worthy.
🕒 Schedule
Sessions are held every 2nd Friday of the month. Registrations will be available six-eight weeks in advance of a workshop date, and will be updated regularly on the sign up form.
Each session runs 70 - 90 minutes and welcomes 8–12 participants.
If a session must be canceled or rescheduled, a notification will be posted on the website and sent to all registered attendees. They will be given the chance to move their reservation to another date, or to receive a refund.
Participation is $30 per person, which includes a 90 minute facilitator guided affirmation and cuddle workshop, a private locker in which to store belongings, and full use of the Providence Health Club facilities after the workshop for those who wish to make use of them.
Pre-registration is required to ensure a safe and comfortable group size.
Payments can currently be made via Venmo to @bear-hugs-ri with a registration form available on our website.
📍 Location & Check-In
Venue: Providence Health Club / The Eagle’s Nest
Address: 257 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903 (second floor)
Upon arrival:
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Check in at the front window and let them know you’re here for Bear to Belong.
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Provide a valid ID at check-in.
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You’ll receive a locker key and be directed to the lounge area, just past the front desk on the right.
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The lounge will be blocked off exclusively for our group.
Your registration covers all entry fees, so there’s nothing more to pay at the door.
Also running 3rd Sunday of December & January
🤝 Group Agreements
To keep our space safe, welcoming, and affirming for everyone, we ask all participants to honor the following agreements:
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Consent is key — always ask before touching.
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Respect that the group is a non-sexual space— arousal can happen naturally, but it must not be acted upon during the group.
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Respect personal boundaries — everyone’s comfort level is different and another's boundaries are not a reflection on you.
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Confidentiality matters — what’s shared in the group stays in the group.
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Come fresh and clean — please arrive showered and fragrance-free.
These agreements help us create a space where everyone feels respected, comfortable, and supported.
🌈 Join Us
Whether you’re taking your first step toward body acceptance or seeking deeper connection within the bear community, Dare to Be Bear offers a warm, inclusive environment to just be you with no judgment, no expectations, just genuine human connection.