(WSVN) - It’s a job that pays as much as $80 an hour, and it comes with an interesting title: professional cuddler. The “cuddle-for-hire” business is growing throughout the country, Fox News reports.

Sixty-two-year-old Michael Stern, of New York City, has struggled with anxiety and depression for most of his life, but he didn’t seek help for the mental illnesses until 16 years ago when, after ...

The company stresses a non-sexual service policy on their website, advertising, and in direct contact. Photo courtesy of Cuddle Time Last year, James struggled through a series of unfortunate events.

Professional cuddling is an excellent grift: Take an activity that requires literally no training or skill, build a website and refer to yourself as a "specialist." Boom—lucrative business opportunity ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) - It’s an unusual job that’s on the rise - people getting paid to cuddle. “We can sit in this area right here,” Sundria Sam said. Sam said she is a professional cuddler ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- Paying to get cuddled with sounds unusual, but it’s a unique business model that is thriving in San Diego. Cuddlist is a professional cuddling service based on the premise that ...

BISMARCK, ND (KFYR) — Getting in bed for cuddles with a stranger might raise a few eyebrows, but professional cuddler Amberrose Mergenthaler says it’s not about romance. Her Tranquility Services ...

Learn about the stress-busting powers of hugs. — -- intro:A new shop in Portland, Ore., has been making headlines for offering a rather unusual service: Platonic touching. For $60, customers at ...

WEBVTT IN OUR AREA, CARMAX HAS LOCATIONS IN ROSEVILLE, SACRAMENTO, FAIRFIELD AND MODESTO. HUGS HAVE A PRICE IN ROSEVILLE. CUDDLE CONNECTION ON NORTH SUNRISE BOULEVARD CHARGES $29 FOR A HALF HOUR OF ...