At what point are you sitting on your couch or laying in bed thinking hmmm, I need to make some money.
Hey, I know, maybe there is a major need for me to cuddle with strangers!
WHAT?!
Sure, make some money inviting strangers into my home to cuddle in my bed.
No problem.
We all know that there are no weirdos or strange people in this world.
Anyone who stumbles across my website and is willing to pay my fees has to be 100% safe and trustworthy!
Right?
The really sad thing? This is not a joke! Two young ladies actually run this company. You can find all the info about it at The Snuggery.
I very much believe in live and let live. Whatever two consenting adults choose to do is fine with me. And even though both parties are "consenting", I can see soooo many problems and dangers with this situation.
I have been told that I'm over-reacting to this "safe and innocent job".
So I'll put it to you.
Am I over-reacting and being too narrow-minded and paranoid?
Would your partner (spouse, BF/GF, etc.) would be okay with you doing something like this?
Would you be okay with your partner doing something like this?
Would you want your son or especially daughter doing something like this?
Thoughts?
What strikes me is how sad this actually is. That aside from the perverts out there, people need to pay someone to cuddle/ show affection towards them. It is particually sad when you read the fine pring of who some of her clients are pensioners and war veterans...I mean sure THEY could be dirty old men too...but still
ReplyDeleteNot so serious note, blech..how many showers a day would she have to have to was off all the cheap cologne? I mean the guys who can afford the good stuff, can afford 'the good stuff' wink
It is sad that people feel they need to pay for affection Willie.
DeleteWith rates of $50 US dollars for 45 minutes, I'm not really sure how many pensioners and war veterans could actually afford these services.
In the FAQs of their website, they have a 'Hygeine Policy' that asks clients to shower close to the appointment time, clean their mouth and not wear perfumes/colognes. But what are they going to do if someone doesn't?
Blessings,
Cat
that would be print not pring...not even sure what a pring is..perhaps short form for pringles..but still doesn't make any sense.
ReplyDeleteLOL
DeleteCan't imagine it, the thought of someone I don't know cuddling with me or on my furniture - too scary for many reasons.
ReplyDeleteI agree Sunny - scary for many reasons. According to some of the interviews the girls have given, there is someone else in the house but not in the room. Still scary to me.
DeleteBlessings,
Cat
All I can say is... EWWW ICK.. and no, the Man would not be a happy camper. It alot of ways, snuggling is more intimate than sex... know what I mean?
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean Dana. In many ways, snuggling/cuddling is more intimate. The picture of you telling the Man that this was your new job? Ooh so not pretty! Speed records broken to get to your tush? Yup, more than likely. ;)
DeleteBlessings,
Cat
Well it only takes someone who wants more than a cuddle,and doesn't take NO for an answer.
ReplyDeleteI mean lying on him!Seriously?
I know Minelle! And if you read the end of the last line under the picture, it says "...most clients opt to use her large double bed." She does mention in several interviews that there is someone in the house for safety purposes but that's not in the room! Sad and scary.
DeleteBlessings,
Cat
Humm.. People have some weird jobs!
ReplyDeleteThere was once a guy on craigs list who wanted to put stockings (pantyhose and whatnot) on ladies feet and then have them try on and wear different types of shoes...
He had this request listed in "services" but HE wanted to pay the lady for their time.. and feet... He even asked to please send in a picture of your foot so he could decide if he wanted your services...
I should have saved that ad.. I had it screenshotted for weeks.
But anyways... Uhm, yeh.. no cuddling unless it's someone I know and want to cuddle with or be cuddled by.
It's kinda sad though too.
Hi Emi - Ummm - the guy on craigs list? Almost sure he's got a foot fetish and if it's the same one I read about, he was later arrested for taking it further.
DeleteIt is sad but I agree, no unknown cuddlers!
Blessings,
Cat
They do look cuddly, I guess.
ReplyDeleteI can't help but feel a little sad for the poor folks who find that their only option. There is a lot of desperate loneliness in the world, and I think , as they say in our culture there are probably people who lack tenderness and non-sexual touch. That being said, I would not be thrilled out of my head to hear that one of my kids was doing this for their "job".
Although, reading that one of these girls plays the glockenspiel in a band makes me think that they can probably take care of themselves....:) One of our nieces is very new agey and into Reiki (sp?) healing and living in yurts - these girls sorta remind me of her.
Very interesting, Cat - Ian won't believe his eyes when I show him.
hugs
lillie
Hi Lillie - They do look cuddly but I'm not sure this is a picture of an actual client. I do feel sad for people who feel as if this is their only option for some tenderness in their life. No matter how well these girls can take care of themselves, there is such a thing as 'might over right' - they can be over-powered.
DeleteWould love to hear Ian's opinion after he sees this. I'll bet ya your remaining striped panties that his answer to you announcing you had a job like this would be along the lines of "Do you ever want to sit again?" LOL
Blessings,
Cat
I do understand that there is supply for this 'economic activity', it makes money so there will be supply.
ReplyDeleteWhat I don't understand is that there is demand. Whoever thinks that he/she is going to sleep peacefully in that way.
That being said.
No, I would not agree with one of my loved ones, having this profession.
I agree Bas - I can't even sleep peacefully on an airplane with strangers sitting next to me. Cuddling with a stranger - no way.
DeleteIt is sad that there is a demand for this service.
You? Not agree with one of your loved ones having this profession? You did not surprise me Bas. LOL
Blessings,
Cat
I can't imagine getting all snuggly with a stranger....even harder to imagine would be Ryan saying, "yeah sure go ahead...what's the harm?" I agree with the sentiments above, it is sad that people have to pay someone to cuddle with them.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad Lucy. Nope, have to agree with you - can't imagine Ryan giving the 'go ahead' to a job like this for you. I could imagine him burning your tushie if you ever seriously considered doing something like this. LOL
Deletewell, my heart goes out to those people who don't have someone to snuggle with.
ReplyDeletein my asian society, touch is also very private. I don't even hug my parents unless it's a birthday or christmas or something like that.
we're just not touchy people. so i understand how someone who doesn't have a significant other might resort to professional cuddlers for a quiet snuggle once in a while.
having said that - i do believe that SO MANY THINGS COULD GO SO WRONG!
I totally agree with you Fondles. I can understand someone craving a cuddle/snuggle but I really don't see how cuddling/snuggling with a stranger would be very rewarding.
DeleteOh yes, too many things could go terribly wrong. I just feel these girls are putting themselves in harm's way.
Blessings,
Cat
I remember seeing this a while back, Cat, and joking with a friend that we'd just found our side jobs, lol. The problem being - I really don't like being touched except by Ward & the boys - sigh - guess we're destined to be poor cause I'm stranger-cuddle impaired :-P
ReplyDeleteLOL June - don't think your 'stranger-cuddle' impairment would be the only deterrent to this type of thing becoming your side job. ;-)
DeleteOHHHH! LOL, yeah, him, too :-P
DeleteROFLMBO June!
DeleteIt makes me sad Cat. What has gone so wrong with our world that those who need touch the most don't get it. Older folks living alone who only get the odd visitor. My FIL drives for one of the non-profits who deliver a hot lunch to shut ins and he's a friendly guy. The people he delivers to want nothing more than a few minutes to talk and connect. I remember as a single woman on a hard day every single touch on the shoulder from a friend would almost startle me. I had to hold back the tears sometimes, I needed it so badly. A good reminder to reach out and hug our friends more and not forget the folks who need them most. We all need snuggles! I wish people didn't have to go about getting them this way.
ReplyDeleteI agree Susie - it is a very sad commentary on society that this type of service exists and there is a demand for it.
DeleteExcellent reminder Susie! Let's all make sure we reach out and hug our friends more and do not forget the folks who need them most. Thank you!
I'm always playing catch-up, and often just read and not comment on some of the blogs I visit, but you tend to be my exception, Cat. It seems there almost always is something I cannot resist jumping in on. Here's another one!
ReplyDeleteOmg! I was busting up laughing as I read your commentary/question about this, as I don't think I could present this to my D without choking. He would look at me as if I'd just grown two heads and was breathing fire.
"Hey, D, look at this article. I bet I could make a lot of extra money in my spare time by charging strange men to be snuggled by me."
I'm simply loving imagining the look on his face! Seriously, there is nothing I could say that would make him believe I would seriously consider this, even if I could manage to keep a straight face!
It makes me feel really sad and sick inside that there are people who need snuggling enough to pay for it, and that these young women decided to capitalize on that. Am I misinterpreting this as very softcore, almost-prostitution, without penetration? Or is it more along the lines of the kissing booths at the county fairs way back in the day - all innocent and fun - gimme a buck and I'll let you kiss the pretty girl. I haven't heard of kissing booths in decades. Anybody know if they were made illegal because it's selling body contact/affection?
Enough of this nonsense! Lol! Going to go read your other posts, and my apologies about the email. My phone hasn't wanted to cooperate much, so it's difficult. I'm on a laptop right now, and I'm actually dinking around with blogger, seeing if I want to mess with this entire blog thing. Ssshhhhhh!
Irishey
You can email me at irisheysisle@gmail.com, if you want.
Hey Irishey - I'm imagining how long it would be before you could sit down if you actually did try this job. LOL
DeleteIt is sad that there seems to be a need for this type of service. I wonder many things about the young ladies - but hadn't thought of it that way. You do make a very interesting point - where is the line? Hmmmm - maybe a good guest post for you? hint hint ;)