“We’re taught to compartmentalize: work over here, pleasure over there, feelings somewhere else. I want to create spaces where they all get to sit at the same table.”
That honesty has built a community of people who are tired of pretending. They come for the relatable humor but stay for the permission slip to be soft, strong, and everything in between. Without giving too much away, Cubbi is working on a project that blends storytelling, tactile pleasure, and mental health—three things she says should never be separate. BellesaPlus - Cubbi Thompson
In an exclusive chat with BellesaPlus, Cubbi opened up about her journey from shy observer to one of the most refreshingly honest voices in the intimacy and lifestyle space. For Cubbi, confidence wasn’t a switch that flipped overnight. It was a series of small rebellions against the idea that we should shrink to fit expectations. “I used to think confidence meant being loud or perfect,” she shares. “Now I know it’s just showing up as you are—messy, curious, and a little weird. That’s actually what people connect with.” That philosophy bleeds into everything she does. Whether she’s discussing body positivity, sensual self-care, or the awkwardness of first dates, Cubbi refuses to gloss over the real stuff. Sensuality as a Daily Practice At BellesaPlus, we talk a lot about reclaiming pleasure on your own terms. Cubbi lives that out loud. Without giving too much away, Cubbi is working
Until then, you can find her sharing playlists, unfiltered morning rants, and the occasional thirst trap that’s more about self-love than likes. If there’s one thing Cubbi Thompson wants you to remember, it’s this: You don’t have to earn your own softness. It was a series of small rebellions against
“Touch isn’t just about sex. It’s about how you wash your hair, how you stretch after sitting too long, how you let someone hold your hand. Once I realized that, everything changed.” One of the most refreshing parts of our conversation? Cubbi’s takedown of the “effortless” myth.