Last year, the Atlantic published a story about “cuddle parties,” meetups where people get together in rooms with mostly strangers to “connect” – aka, hang out and cuddle with other people in a ...

When Becky Rodrigues' friends and family hear about her line of work, the reaction is almost universal. "Interesting," they say. Others aren't so kind. You see, Rodrigues cuddles. For money. With ...

(WSVN) - It’s a job that pays as much as $80 an hour, and it comes with an interesting title: professional cuddler. The “cuddle-for-hire” business is growing throughout the country, Fox News reports.

Becky Rodrigues' clients are all male. Most are white and in their 40s or 50s. A majority have been single for some time, while others are divorcees. At least one-third are in long-term relationships ...

Lonely women can now employ a professional 'cuddler' for 'non-sexual' hugging sessions at a cost of more than £50 per hour. The service is aimed at providing affection for career driven women or those ...

Professional cuddlers are cashing in £60-an-hour for 'non-sexual' hugging sessions - or £300 for a 'cuddle sleepover.' Recently the still fairly unknown form of therapy has seen a huge boom - and ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Lisa Kelly turned on the radio to set the mood. As Tom Petty's new song U Get Me High played through the room, she lay on the bed and got down to business. Facedown on top of her client ...