In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a good, long snuggle. But would you cuddle a stranger for cash?
The practice isn’t unheard of. People like Samantha Hess have started successful cuddling businesses on their own.
As it turns out, lots of folks are willing to hire a professional when they feel the need for a squeeze — and today, a growing number of professional cuddling companies exists throughout the U.S.
And one of them has its “Help Wanted” sign out.
Professional Cuddling: Yup, It’s a Thing
You may be wondering: Why would someone hire a professional cuddler? Isn’t a huge part of the appeal of cuddling the intimacy you share with someone you actually know and care about?
Human touch can be healing in and of itself — especially for people who don’t have much access to it, says Travis Sigley, founder of San Francisco’s Cuddle Therapy.
That makes sense. Everyone needs a hug sometimes, right?
Professional cuddlers have the power to bring their clients catharsis and help abate their loneliness… but there may be some concern about the session getting a little too physical.
While Sigley asserts that he went three years without a client making a sexual advance, some other professional cuddlers — especially women — tell a different story.
But if you know how to be firm about your boundaries, professional cuddling still might be a lucrative side gig. Nationwide cuddling company The Snuggle Buddies is hiring snugglers right now — and you’ll make $40 per hour.
You can also earn $15 for each hour you spend in transit to the cuddle location (though as the application stresses, you’ll see a huge increase in bookings if you can host cuddlers in your own home).
And if you’re worried about clients getting handsy, having a company behind you is a safer bet than striking out on your own.
All clients of The Snuggle Buddies snugglers are required to read and agree to their Client Service Contract, which includes a number of stipulations to keep you safe and comfortable: No kissing, no nudity and no undue contact outside of cuddle sessions except to set up the next meeting.
And, of course, you have the right — in writing — to leave the session immediately should your client make you feel unsafe, harassed or threatened.
How to Be a Professional Cuddler
If you want to try your hand — or… body? — at professional cuddling, you do need a few qualifications.
Obviously, a warm, kind personality is key.
And you need to be willing to accept any cuddle client regardless of age, race or gender. (According to The Snuggle Buddies, most clients are men over the age of 50.)
You also need to maintain proper hygiene — the client contract stipulates that both cuddler and client must have brushed their teeth and showered within 12 hours of the session.
You can expect 5-15 hours worth of work, and in many cases, you’ll be paid in cash. And you can be based anywhere in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. or Australia!
Sound good?
Head over to the listing to see the full deets, and then fill in the application here. Supply recent photos and biographical details so your clients know who they’ll be holding.
Then, check your email within 24 hours for a response to your application — and get those huggin’ arms ready!
Your Turn: Would you be a professional snuggler for $40/hour?
Jamie Cattanach (@jamiecattanach) is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. Her creative writing has been featured in DMQ Review, Sweet: A Literary Confection and elsewhere.
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