Professional Cuddlers

[Jada59]

I had heard of this before but hadn't given it much thought until last night. A woman on a local FB group was asking for recommendations for jobs she could do at home. Someone suggested being a professional cuddler. Obviously this wouldn't work for her as she had little ones to take care of but... I did look this up to learn more about it.

For starters, the person hiring you to cuddle would not go to your home but you might go to theirs. Or a hotel/motel, or... This really varied depending on the company. Some allowed platonic type dates to a restaurant, park, movie theater or other public place. Some were more restrictive and didn't allow you to eat or drink with the other person. I don't think any allowed alcohol, smoking or drugs to be used. All had rules and guidelines including no kissing and all required you to be okay with cuddling either gender. They did say that about 95% of the clients were older men. They also seemed to hire all women. No sex allowed.

So my question is... Would you be able to do this? I don't think I could. Cuddling a woman would not be pleasant for me. And with a man? Knowing how I am, it seemed like it would go one of two ways. Either I would be turned off and not want to do it or I would be turned on and want more. What do you think?

 

[dolf]

I think you link cuddling to sex too much.

 

[dolf]

People who lack physical contact in their lives tend to be less healthy and die younger. No, I'm not hunting out the studies.

As a rule, single, older men lack physical contact. Their wives are gone and they come from a generation that often struggled to hug sons, brothers or friends.
Older ladies often get their fix from hairdressers or manicurists, in the event of becoming isolated in old age. But usually they still get touched by kids, siblings or friends. Actually, an upset granny can get hugged by pretty much anyone.

Imagine if nobody had touched you in years. A barber barely makes contact, other than with scissors and combs, and it's kept remote. If you've ever worked with the elderly, you'd know that the strain of loneliness can be seen melting away if you just place a hand on theirs when you talk.

Younger people can find themselves isolated, of course, but it's less common.

There's always going to be pervs, in any job. But, as a rule, it's really not a sex thing. Not at all.

 

[CandiCame]

What's it pay?

Also like... do these people not know dogs exist? Because like "professional cuddler" sounds like code and I'd be there with my lube and ropes all ready to earn that dollar and then get REAL confused REAL fast.

This is just boyfriend experience without the sex at the end, which is a real thing, like there are escort jobs like that, but the point there is to prove that you can get pretty, witty, eye candy to your fancy friends.

I don't get the going to a hotel to spoon aspect, as a job by itself. I mean, hell yeah I'd do it but the first couple of times I'd be hella confused.

There are people who hire sex workers and then don't have sex, which is also a confusing experience. But like...

Yeah. I've said to much. Bullet point is I super would and don't really understand why anyone would have a problem with it.

 

[Jada59]

I think you link cuddling to sex too much.

Well, seeing as how I can have an orgasm that way, yeah. They are linked for me.

 

[Jada59]

What's it pay?

Also like... do these people not know dogs exist? Because like "professional cuddler" sounds like code and I'd be there with my lube and ropes all ready to earn that dollar and then get REAL confused REAL fast.

This is just boyfriend experience without the sex at the end, which is a real thing, like there are escort jobs like that, but the point there is to prove that you can get pretty, witty, eye candy to your fancy friends.

I don't get the going to a hotel to spoon aspect, as a job by itself. I mean, hell yeah I'd do it but the first couple of times I'd be hella confused.

There are people who hire sex workers and then don't have sex, which is also a confusing experience. But like...

Yeah. I've said to much. Bullet point is I super would and don't really understand why anyone would have a problem with it.

Apparently you can sleep with these people. I think one site said 8 hours which included 5-6 hour of sleep and 10 hours which included about 8 hours of sleep.

I know a guy who hires prostitutes and doesn't have sex with them. He likes to watch them insert a tampon and he does let them touch him but no sex. I don't get it either.

 

[CandiCame]

People who lack physical contact in their lives tend to be less healthy and die younger. No, I'm not hunting out the studies.

As a rule, single, older men lack physical contact. Their wives are gone and they come from a generation that often struggled to hug sons, brothers or friends.
Older ladies often get their fix from hairdressers or manicurists, in the event of becoming isolated in old age. But usually they still get touched by kids, siblings or friends. Actually, an upset granny can get hugged by pretty much anyone.

Imagine if nobody had touched you in years. A barber barely makes contact, other than with scissors and combs, and it's kept remote. If you've ever worked with the elderly, you'd know that the strain of loneliness can be seen melting away if you just place a hand on theirs when you talk.

Younger people can find themselves isolated, of course, but it's less common.

There's always going to be pervs, in any job. But, as a rule, it's really not a sex thing. Not at all.

Come on, dolf, we both know it SOUNDS like a sex thing.

Women live way longer than men, so it is kinda weird if we're going for the 'heterosexual couple where one of them has died' hypothesis, it should be older women.

And like... old guys hug their grandkids. Older guys tend to be MORE physically affectionate because toxic masculinity has changed over the years and in their day and age it wasn't as weird as it is now. That's why when you watch old war movies you see the soldiers hugging and shit whereas now you'd just get a handshake.

It's only been since the AIDS scare in the 80s that the 'no homo' thing in platonic male friendships started. Guys who grew up before that don't really have it because they weren't indoctrinated with it.

Which is actually super aggravating to grow up around because they'll just LIFT YOUR BODILY and put you on their shoulders or LITERALLY THROW YOU ACROSS THE ROOM! Which I think has to be instinctual because I will also pick kids up and just throw them and then be like, "holy shit I need to not do that what if I drop and break this child?"

But like, they'll put their arms around your shoulder and shit. Roughhouse with their buddies. Like you don't cuddle but you will do the friendly slapping and leaning on a dude's shoulder and shit. Just bros bein dudes and dudes bein bros kind of affection.

The issue isn't that older dudes don't know how to show affection, it's more that their friends straight up die. Like... then whatcha gonna do? Your kids don't call and your friends are dead. Maybe you shouldn't have been such an asshole your whole life, but you were indoctrinated in the ways of your time, so you were. And now I guess you gotta pay people because your kids won't hug you and the only people who would put up with you are dead.

Also, the more backwoodsy you get, the less likely you are to do the 'no touching' thing- like the more collectivist your culture is. So I mean... people will run up and jump on your back or shove you off cliffs or smack you in the arm or try to knock you over or- ok as I was typing that I realized that a lot of our physical affection is kind of mean? And I don't know how to explain that it's genuinely not?? But it is the kind of thing that as you get older can be dangerous, I bet. It makes sense that you'd stop doing it so you don't break a hip or someshit.

My point is that guys aren't emotionless monsters. It's just that cuddling is kinda romantic, as a KIND of touch, between adults. Or... maybe not romantic but super intimate. Like you'd do it with immedient family and lovers but not like... just friends. If a just friend tries to cuddle you you're gonna think they wanna graduate the relationship to fuckbuddy. Like, you would not be remiss in thinking that. Maybe not for chicks, but your dick is gonna have something to say about that. You don't have to listen, but it'll have something to say.

 

[de_valmont]

The key to understand this is, IMHO, to become aware of the many "professional" lonesome people. Sex is important, but without love it's just a game you forget immediately. I am talking about real life, not about this online fantasy situation here.

I know that professional cuddling is weird, but it's the natural answer to loneliness in a weird, money driven world.

 

[CandiCame]

Apparently you can sleep with these people. I think one site said 8 hours which included 5-6 hour of sleep and 10 hours which included about 8 hours of sleep.

I know a guy who hires prostitutes and doesn't have sex with them. He likes to watch them insert a tampon and he does let them touch him but no sex. I don't get it either.

I mean... I can lie in the dark with these people, but sleep might be a stretch. It's somebody who hires a professional cuddler. There's some specific circumstances that would have to be met for me to actually sleep on that job.

 

[CandiCame]

I’d like a better definition of “cuddle” thanks. I cuddled a couple of my colleagues today. For free. Completely unsolicited.

Now I’m wondering if I should have charged or been sued or had an orgasm.

Importantly how does one come from cuddling? This I must know. Either my definition is way off or I’m doing it wrong or both.

I think they mean spooning, specifically. Which, if you have a dick and you're the big spoon, I totally get how you could cum from that if you were super desparado, but I, too am curious, because I think the kitten is working with different plumbing.

I just wasn't gonna say nothing because I'm a goddamn gentleman.

 

[CandiCame]

Well it’s lucky for you that I’m a filthy perve and did the asking.

Yeah I'm super thankful. You're like that kid in class who asks exactly the question I had, but I didn't ask it because I didn't want to look like a dumbass. Yhall are doin the lord's work.

 

[Jada59]

I’d like a better definition of “cuddle” thanks. I cuddled a couple of my colleagues today. For free. Completely unsolicited.

Now I’m wondering if I should have charged or been sued or had an orgasm.

Importantly how does one come from cuddling? This I must know. Either my definition is way off or I’m doing it wrong or both.

It's essentially hugging or spooning for a prolonged period of time. Such as an hour or more.

How do I cum? Studies have shown that prolonged hugs cause an increase in oxytocin. I guess it's that.

 

[CandiCame]

It's essentially hugging or spooning for a prolonged period of time. Such as an hour or more.

How do I cum? Studies have shown that prolonged hugs cause an increase in oxytocin. I guess it's that.

So does holding a cup of coffee, but like... my dick does nothing. He's just like, "Oh, a warm cup... dude go watch porn, this is bullshit. The GOOD kind, not that vanilla shit you know what I mean."

And I'm like, "When we get FBI guys knocking on the door wondering if I'm a serial killer it's you for it."

"GOOGLE PRISON HENTAI"

"Can't I just drink my fucking coffee, I have to go to work- WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? Goddamn it, now you get to spend the next little bit tucked into the waistband you absolute fucking DICK I have shit to DO."

Edit: ...there is a hentai about men's prison on a tentacle monster planet. That my dick told me about. Because that neurotransmitter rush from 'touching something warm' is not gonna do it for me.

 

[gateau66l]

It's essentially hugging or spooning for a prolonged period of time. Such as an hour or more.

How do I cum? Studies have shown that prolonged hugs cause an increase in oxytocin. I guess it's that.

I also think that you are a true gourmet and that you love sex

 

[CandiCame]

So... I MEAN

This reads exactly like an escort ad. Not for nothing, but...

The FAQ is SUPER upfront about what this really is?

"No background checks are performed"
"Arousal while cuddling happens sometimes, and is not something to be too concerned about; physical reactions are not always indicative of a person's mental state. Maybe change positions to avoid direct contact in the "hip" area, or take some time out. The bottom line is that when someone feels aroused they do not have to act on it."

This is not curling up on the couch with your friends for a netflix binge kinda cuddle. This is sitting on people's laps and shit. This is the kind of cuddling that is, by and large, considered foreplay.

Which is why it costs eighty fucking dollars an hour. Plus tips. The tips are gonna be SUBSTANTIAL. Because...

That math is pretty easy to do.

Edit: not to keep harping on my dick for being an INSENSITIVE DOUCHEBAG but I'm looking on this site, which I just went on to see how much you make, and this Sky girl is so pretty...

Ok this is making me way too straight. I gotta close this. Like... the bad kind of straight where you're looking at supposedly "platonic" people like... making noises in your head.

 

[IG_88]

I saw a thing on tv about some chick that does this a while back. She was a psychologist or something.
Makes sense.

 

[Jada59]

I also think that you are a true gourmet and that you love sex

You'd be right on that!

 

[SgtSpiderMan]

Well, seeing as how I can have an orgasm that way, yeah. They are linked for me.

Lucky.

 

[Jada59]

Lucky.

I think I am!

 

[pantalaimonlyra]

I think touch can be very powerful and healing for people, so I get why this exists. It's a very important aspect in my health and general well-being at least. I could totally see myself doing this for people as long as I had a rapport with them; what worries me most is people's body odor, especially infrequent bathers. I'd hope requirements of the service would include an hygiene standard.

But, it's really not all that different from a massage service in my mind. I don't have a personal need for it, because I'm blessed with people in my life who fill that need for me. I know not everyone has that.

 

[Libsam]

I'd be great at this!

 

[Aglaopheme]

I think touch can be very powerful and healing for people, so I get why this exists. It's a very important aspect in my health and general well-being at least. I could totally see myself doing this for people as long as I had a rapport with them; what worries me most is people's body odor, especially infrequent bathers. I'd hope requirements of the service would include an hygiene standard.

But, it's really not all that different from a massage service in my mind. I don't have a personal need for it, because I'm blessed with people in my life who fill that need for me. I know not everyone has that.

It’s in there:

Cleanliness and adequate hygiene is required by both parties. This specifically includes showering/teeth brushed within 12 hours of the appointment, wearing freshly laundered clothing, and no (or minimal) perfume/cologne be worn by both parties unless requested.

I’m super affectionate, and agree that physical contact is not always about sex, but, yeah, get yourself a pet, or a hobby that included intersections with other people.

 

[pantalaimonlyra]

12 hours seems like too great a span of time, but maybe there's a clause for impromptu showering when needed.

 

[dolf]

I'm going to go with my experience, Candi. I've cared for literally hundreds of oldies. It's the men who most often end up isolated.

And being raised in a more rigid world is not the same as being emotionless monsters. If they were so, the lack of cuddles wouldn't worry them.

Fun and possibly irrelevant fact: married men live longer, but married women have shorter lives.

 

[dolf]

Well, seeing as how I can have an orgasm that way, yeah. They are linked for me.

Weirdo.

And I don't mean that as an insult.