Nov. 30, 2006 — -- Gary Nash was feeling just a tad out of touch when he decided to attend his first cuddle party. Nash, a New Jersey native who now works in the world of New York finance ...

He says some of his guests don't have enough human contact in their personal lives and come to the cuddle parties to find that. Other people are coming to work on learning to communicate about ...

Touch is a human need, but many people report they are not getting enough touch in their lives. ‘Cuddle parties’ aim to provide a safe space for touch and connection.

The idea of cuddle parties makes some people cringe, whether because the intimacy with strangers is too much or skeptical that the touch is just a pretext to sexual intimacy in a group setting.

Cuddlist, an organization founded in 2015 to connect cuddle therapists with those seeking healing touch, is separate from Cuddle Party.) She stressed that Cuddle Parties are laboratories, and that ...

The cuddle trend - also known as plutonic touch therapy - has received sporadic media attention over the past few years. In 2015 there was even a “Cuddle Convention” in Portland, Oregon.

Some have found that they want to experience the workshop part of the cuddle party again and again. In short, a cuddle party is a place to get nonsexual touch without any strings attached.

Does that mean that cuddle therapy works for those who lack human interaction and touch? The service won’t be for everyone, suggests Samadder in The Guardian article.

The Soul’s Need for Connection Physical touch is an ancient and primal form of communication, reminding us that we are never alone. As cuddle season calls, it’s a gentle reminder to prioritize ...

Cuddle workshops are proving increasingly popular among men looking for a dose of intimacy. Gareth May visits one to find out what all the hug is about ByGareth May 08 May 2014 • 8:33am A warm ...