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.

(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.

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 ...

Trevor Hooton, known as Treasure, practices cuddle therapy and has clients queueing up to pay £75 for an hour-long hug. (SWNS) A 'professional cuddler', who has clients queueing up to pay £75 for an ...

Cuddling feels great. But cuddling also has lots of quantifiable medical benefits. It releases the trust hormone oxytocin, which creates a sense of well-being and happiness, and endorphins, which are ...

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (CBS13) — Roseville will be home to a professional cuddler who insists her hugs are good for your health. Cuddle Connection will open on Wednesday and has five different cuddle zones ...

Samii Wood, a 41-year-old professional cuddler from England, hosts “cuddle puddles” every two weeks. In these group events, strangers sit or lie together with cushions and blankets. They offer each ...

Professional cuddler Petra Sajban, 35, explains why growing numbers of us - including Strictly star Ashley Roberts - have turned to a cuddle therapist for help with daily life PETRA Sajban, 35, lives ...