Cuddle Party attendees, from left, Lorelie, Phy, Chris, Ray, David and Julia, relax during a recent event in Florence. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS As the sun sets over the Hidden Temple in Florence, 14 ...

Marion, a mother of three living in Berlin, remembers growing up in a household full of touch and affection. But as an adult, married to a partner who wasn’t as physically expressive, she started to ...

Hiring a stranger to cuddle may not be your idea of a social life, but thanks to professional huggers, it's one option for Saturday nights. The growth in cuddlers for hire is staggering with people ...

In a penthouse overlooking Marina del Rey, lights were dim and Buddha Bar music gently played from speakers. The room smelled faintly of incense, and blankets and pillows were strewn on the floor. As ...

For many lonely souls out there, ours is a cold, clammy world bereft of snuggles; a barren landscape in which not a single cuddle session can be seen on the horizon. As parched for affection as these ...

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The Snuggle House isn’t open yet, but already it’s raising some eyebrows and creating buzz in the Madison area. Located at 123 E. Main on the second floor, The Snuggle House Rejuvenation Retreat is a ...

While physical touch is on hold, professional cuddlers are turning to screen snuggling as an alternative. “There’s no substitution for human touch, but it definitely helps bridge the gap,” actor and ...