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Cuddle companion

A few years ago I had considered getting a cuddling certification (it's a real thing). To start a business where people schedule sessions to just cuddle with me. A type of therapy. Since we are supposed to have human contact, preferably a hug, at least 3 times a day to keep our chemicals balanced, and we are such an adverse society to any touch unless it's cold or sexual, it seemed like something necessary.

Sometimes, I still think about it. Setting up a nice studio with comfy pillows, blankets, different light settings, some aromatherapy, soft relaxing music, etc.

But then I realize that most would expect it to be a sexual encounter and I quit considering it.

It's a shame that just wanting to touch and be touched, hugged or cuddled always ends up sexual. Sometimes, you just need himan contact.
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Some time ago, I discovered that there are volunteer programs in some hospitals where you can cuddle babies who for whatever reason don’t have mothers or a support system, like those abandoned and waiting to be placed in foster care. Because there is the understanding that physical contact is very important and can even make the difference between a child thriving or not.

But with adults I could see it being much more problematic.
@bijouxbroussard

There aren't many phrases sadder than abandoned babies 😢
Heartlander · 80-89, M
Sounds like a great add on service for HOSPICE, and unlikely that the patients would want to include sex with the therapy.

Ours sends a minister who provides I napiring and uplifting messages but no cuddling
RedBaron · M
@Heartlander napiring?
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@RedBaron

"inspiring"

Damn! who has been moving the key-caps on my keyboard?
twiigss · M
There's some people locally who do it, some do it in public but I feel it really is more of a private thing.

For me, I need the contact, sex isn't even on my mind. Just let me cuddle, probably cry some. Sigh 😔
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@twiigss

https://cuddlecompanions.org/
twiigss · M
@Heartlander I'll check this out when I get home, thank you a bunch for that!
NYCChick · 31-35, F
i love to cuddle and kiss but cant if i dont feel anything toward them i am sorry just a old school girl but good what ur doing if i was diffrent i proboly would also just cant
I looked into finding a cuddle companion, and found the service to be outrageously expensive. So, I gave up the idea.
twiigss · M
@FoxyQueen politics in this country are out of hand. Was never like this 10+ years ago. People could vote who they wanted to and still be friends. Now, it's all about picking sides and I don't like that.

I'm my mind, I look at things that are important to me when voting. My vote don't matter anyway. I'm just one person. I understand what you are saying, I guess I never see, who else am I affecting based on my vote? I only see, these issues a, b and c are important to me, so this is who I'm voting for.

Which is why I don't care for politics. It destroys relationships and people. I'm just one person on this planet trying to be a good person and that's it.
FoxyQueen · 51-55, F
@twiigss I understand that, but each vote does count and we shouldn't be voting for what is best for us, but as society as a whole. That means considering how policies and laws can affect people beyond ourselves. That's part of being in a society and community. We vote, not for our individual benefit, but the benefit of all it can affect.

Politics was never like this till social media. Once it became apparent that opinions could be formulated and distributed, it became far more rank and poisonous.

I don't care about politics either, but I do care about how it affects others and how it is used to keep others down who don't deserve it. So, as I said, how a person votes is a direct view on how I may be treated in a relationship. If a voter is only voting for their own benefit and not the benefit of all, why would they be any different in a relationship? Their voting says they vote for their own benefit only. How are they in a relationship where they have to corroborate and find mutual ground?
@FoxyQueen Good Point.
QCDog2659 · 61-69, M
I used a professional cuddler for several years.
QCDog2659 · 61-69, M
@FoxyQueen It worked out quite well for over two years.
FoxyQueen · 51-55, F
@QCDog2659 What made you decide to stop?
QCDog2659 · 61-69, M
@FoxyQueen She vanished off the face of the Earth.

Really
GeniUs · 56-60, M
Now don't get angry but you're taking an act of love and compassion or friendship and turning it into a business transaction.
FoxyQueen · 51-55, F
@GeniUs True, but how does that differ from a therapist? You pay a therapist to talk about things you should have friends to express to? It just happens that a therapist has training. So does a professional cuddler.
GeniUs · 56-60, M
@FoxyQueen I can see there might be a market but limited, it just seems fraught with problems.
It is a shame and unfortunately in this day and age, safety is a factor too.
FoxyQueen · 51-55, F
@OlderSometimesWiser It really is. I mean, I know I would have to install a silent alarm system and perhaps a guard. And it's a shame that has to be a part of the business plan.
I can be 100% happy to cuddle without any sex involved! Sign me up pls!
BlueVeins · 22-25
I sometimes think about hiring a professional cuddler but honestly it just feels pathetic to even consider.
QCDog2659 · 61-69, M
@FoxyQueen It IS necessary self-care.
BlueVeins · 22-25
@FoxyQueen I would feel like it's an admission that I am to repellant to find someone who would want to cuddle because THEY want to. No shame if someone else wants to use those services, I just can't bring myself to for that reason.
FoxyQueen · 51-55, F
@BlueVeins Ironically, having cuddle sessions can improve your confidence and self impressions.
JackHoff · 46-50, M
Maybe consider it but upfront let them know it is not sexual.
FoxyQueen · 51-55, F
@JackHoff Oh of course! It would be in the contract they have to sign. That doesn't stop the assumption though.
JackHoff · 46-50, M
@FoxyQueen I know.
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@FoxyQueen I once accompanied my very old dad to physical therapy. Also there for therapy was another gentlemen who apparent hadn't been able to raise himself from his wheelchair for quite a while.

With the encouragement of the therapist and a little handholding he did it. He stood up straight on his own, no holding on to anything or anyone. It was such a a feat, an accomplishment that he started yelin "THANK YOU" over and over. Then he yelled "NOW CAN I F... YOU?'
StygianKohlrabi · 46-50, M
you should only volunteer do this with people you know pretty well
StygianKohlrabi · 46-50, M
@FoxyQueen also you should be comfortable working with all manner of men and not turning away the fugly ones
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StygianKohlrabi · 46-50, M
@FoxyQueen because the reason they likely to be desperate is because they have been rejected a lot and can't get a partner
Spooning leads too forking !

 
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