Even before the pandemic took hold in 2020, Americans drifted away from their social circles, dedicating more and more time to solitary activities. This shift has deepened feelings of social isolation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the search for new and exciting ways to make money, a unique side hustle is gaining traction in the US: professional cuddling.

For this week’s cover story, “Need a Hug?,” Jason Heller got his arms around the world of professional cuddlers. In this world, people pay to attend cuddle parties, where they can experience a ...

This time of year can be lonely and stressful for many, and one Texas business is hoping to cure those holiday blues by reaching out and hugging someone. It's called professional cuddling, 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 ...

You cuddle your dog. You cuddle your pillow. You cuddle your children and your significant other. But some people cuddle for a living and can make as much as $100 an hour. Professional cuddling is ...

Every fortnight, Samii Wood snuggles up with a group of strangers for a "cuddle puddle". These gatherings see attendees melt into a large nest of cushions and blankets, offering each other platonic ...

Gina Maray is a pet portrait/energy artist, Reiki practitioner and a single mom living in Kewaskum, a small town near West Bend. She’s also a professional cuddler. For $100/hour, Maray brings clients ...

There’s a small boom in professional cuddlers who offer hugs and nuzzles for fees. Cuddle Up To Me founder Samantha Hess describes the business of cuddles on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: ...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Shanya Luther works as a professional snuggler. She says someone stole her bright orange Snuggle Mobile trailer containing nearly $5,000 worth of snuggle material including mats, ...