Are you a good cuddler?
Being single in today’s dating and hook up culture can be empowering, freeing, and save you a lot of drama. But let’s be honest – it can also get lonely. A cuddle sesh with someone every once in a while might relieve some of those nights when all you’ve got to keep you company is Netflix.
Brianna Quijada has been there. After moving to New York City in 2008 and ending a long term relationship, the Arizona native was looking for more than just sex. She wanted to feel someone’s touch again. It’s not easy navigating those feelings, let alone in the Big Apple. Her move also brought her to question her future in theatre – her dream job in the city. Longing for nonsexual intimacy and being open to other job opportunities, she found a profession that filled some of the voids. Quijada found professional cuddling.
If you haven’t heard about professional cuddling that’s probably because it hasn’t been around for that long. The New York Times writes that while cuddle parties— the predecessor to one-on-one paid cuddling sessions – have been around for about a decade, actual professional cuddling sessions are something up and coming.
For Quijada, this new profession hasn’t just allowed her to share intimate, nonsexual connections with people, it has propelled her towards running her own business. In a recent phone interview, we got Quijada to tell us all about her services and how cuddling sessions work – just in case, like us, you’re wondering about it.