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 ...

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin's ultra-liberal capital city is a place where just about anything goes, from street parties to naked bike rides. But city officials say a business is pushing even Madison's ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Seeking out a hug from a stranger has recently become a service up for a hire after a woman in the United States made international headlines when she started charging $60 for the intimate gesture.