In the search for new and exciting ways to make money, a unique side hustle is gaining traction in the US: professional cuddling. And it's exactly what it sounds like. A client pays a certified ...

For A Living documents extraordinary women thriving within unique careers. From a professional cuddler to a celebrity exorcist, we explore niche professions that women in the field are dominating.

Indigo Dawn, a professional cuddler based in Arlington, knows better than anyone that few things are more soothing than a platonic, unselfish hug. We last spoke to Indigo in 2019, well before the ...

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

Portland's professional cuddler, Samantha Hess, still cheerful after 'America's Got Talent' drubbing As Madison, Wisconsin's Snuggle House shutters, Portland's professional cuddler soldiers on ...

Samantha Hess isn't letting a pandemic stop her from getting close to her clients. As a professional cuddler, physical contact is a significant part of her business. It's not the entire business, she ...

The business of professional cuddling continues to grow every year. The practice is billed as a stress-reliever that is good for your body, mind, and spirit. It is also highly unregulated in Arizona, ...

In a world devoid of physical contact, self-professed huggers are dreaming about the days of warm embraces, and wondering what will happen to hugs post-pandemic. Will people immediately run back into ...

“I had a rough day at work, and I was meeting my partner that evening for movies or something. Then well I wasn’t ok you know. Stress was getting to me, work, and all of that. And he suggested that we ...