Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For a lot of people, therapy is a big step to take in their mental health journey. Of course, there are many different kinds of ...

When clients come to this North Carolina therapist office, they walk into a unique kind of space: a king-size bed and calming lighting in what looks like a normal bedroom. It’s the “cuddle space.” ...

Meet the 'professional cuddler' whose clients are queuing up to pay 75 British pounds—about $88—for a hug that lasts an hour. Trevor Hooton, 30, who goes by 'Treasure' set up a business several months ...

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

Professional cuddler Jean Franzblau faces a number of challenges in her growing industry. First off, she says her business solves a problem you may not even know you have. “People don’t realize that ...

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As the chill of winter sets in and cozy blankets become our constant companions, there’s an undeniable pull toward intimacy, ...

I spoke to Xandria, who took an interest in cuddle therapy while studying psychology at Penn State. Like talk therapy, Xandria said that cuddle therapy is designed to create a safe space where clients ...