Bad Day? Snuggle with a Stranger for $60 an Hour

Bad days happen–whether they’re caused by stress at work, drama among friends, difficulties at home or frustration with our fragile democracy. When gloom strikes, some turn to wine, some to yoga, and others to a long bath. But let’s face it — when those things fail to placate us, sometimes we just need a good hug. Recognizing that we all possess an innate desire for comforting human contact, graduate student Jacqueline Samuel turned the act of cuddling into a lucrative business.

In June Samuel created The Snuggery, a company that allows clients to cuddle with her in her home in Penfield, N.Y.

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