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 ...

Keeley Shoup, Cuddle Therapist & Consent Educator joins Lisa Dent to explain what cuddle therapy is, what it’s like to be a professional cuddle therapist, and why people from all walks of life seek ...

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 ...

A professional cuddler who makes a living snuggling with strangers and offers one-to-one sessions for £85 says people shouldn’t be ashamed of asking for a hug. Samii Wood, 41, is a qualified cuddle ...

A new coping mechanism is dominating the market, underlining how loneliness prompts people to venture into unknown ...

She’s a professional cuddle therapist, and Kimber is not her real name — I promised her anonymity. She has driven to my apartment from her home in McFarland to spoon me for exactly an hour, for which ...