1) Professional hugger

Professional hugger

Would you pay for a hug for a few hours or for sleeping cuddled with a stranger? Or would you charge for doing it?

A professional hugger or a snuggler is someone who offers services as a hug, a caress or all kinds of affective activities (except sex relations) that the client asks with the intention of get physical affection.

This contemporary job became a trend in the USA, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, but now it is already known in some Latin American countries such as Mexico and Colombia.

According to The Snuggle Buddies, one of the expert agencies in affective contact established in the United States, the lack of human interaction can cause depression, anxiety, and stress. Hugs, caresses and conversations with the person, may be the solution, because they relax, improve self-esteem and sleep quality, or reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, among other benefits.

Requirements to be a professional cudgel

- Don´t needed previous experience.
- No matter the nationality or age.
- Be kind and transmit confidence.
- Have a positive attitude towards life.
- Have great communication and interaction skills.
- Do not have prejudices.

- Do not be afraid of short distances. Very short.

Functions of the professional snuggler

- To converse.
- To caress.
- To sing.
- Dance.
- Accompany in social activities or celebrations.
- Hug.

- Snuggle.

Income of a professional crusher

- Income through agency. In the United States, where there are 20 companies in the therapeutic hug business, a snuggler or professional snorkeler can charge around $ 40 for hour. In the case of spending a full evening with the client you can earn around $ 200 for 8 or 10 hours.

- Income on own account. In Mexico, where this business is just beginning, a professional hugger is charging over 60 pesos / hour.