Treasure says the service involves platonic intimacy, based on whatever the client wants. Meet the 'professional cuddler' who has clients queuing up to pay £75—for an hour-long hug.

Regular cuddling sessions can also help if you’ve been struggling with feelings of loneliness and isolation. You feel more connected and cared for, which boosts your self-esteem and self-worth.

Cuddle therapy was something I sort of stumbled across online. ... But I knew it was platonic, so I was able to uphold those boundaries from the beginning. Before my first ever session, ...

Samii, who is 41 and based in Bedford, is a professional cuddler, who also offers one-to-one cuddle therapy. She believes human touch is not just comforting but also has measurable health benefits.

Her one-to-one clients come for platonic nurturing or touch-based therapy, working through trauma, isolation and loneliness. Her one-to-one sessions range from £65 (over $80) for one hour to £85 ...

Treasure’s most popular service is the ‘cuddle therapy’, where people pay £75 to be hugged by them. They said: “It’s always a non-sexual, platonic intimacy, based on whatever the person ...

She said: “I want to remove the stigma around cuddle therapy. “I think a lot of people think it’s something it isn’t, and I want to completely steer people away from those thoughts. “Cuddle therapy is ...

Over three years, I’ve made around £50,000 from my cuddle therapy, while also still nannying as a job – but it’s not all about the money. Making people feel better is so rewarding.” For ...

And while her clientele is mostly comprised of married men between the ages of 40 and 60, she’s recently noticed an influx of Gen Z women seeking out her non-sexual snuggles due to an inability ...

Cuddle up. You might think of cuddling as anti-passionate or even platonic. Simply put: Couples who cuddle are more likely to stay together than couples who don’t. ... Consider therapy.