I am just starting and just wondering, how i can get started
Welcome @Stauntongirl. Read the Frequently Asked Questions thread, and then look at the bottom of the homepage for the link Become a professional.
Have a good look round the forums, there is a lot of useful stuff here. And read the profiles of established professionals with lots of karma.
@Stauntongirl: Being a pro is better for your wallet. It's not better for meeting your own cuddle needs (because you have to prioritize your clients').
Do your research and decide which, pro or enthusiast, is better for you.
Do you mean is it better to be a pro? If so, you might want to edit the title of your post.
Also, @CuddleDuncan and @DarrenWalker , unless you’re pros or have been pros you’re not the target of the poster’s question. (EDIT: However I do see @CuddleDuncan basically just welcomed her and referred her.)
Depends on your cuddle/platonic touch needs. As a procuddler, I focus on the cuddler's priorities as they are my priority to make sure they are comfortable and pleased with the cuddle session. I do prioritize their cuddle position and platonic touch desires and as long as it follows the rules, we do what they want. We can cuddle in silence or cuddle in conversation based on what they feel is more suited to them. Be ready to be of service to others. It's a rewarding job but I love it, and making others happy makes me happy.
With that said, I do myself have my own cuddle needs, but I keep it professional at all times as the service is not about what i want. I still make sure that I'm not hurting myself or uncomfortable but with a higher focus on my cuddler's interests, I can focus on them more than I even mind my own.
I've only been a pro for a few weeks and haven't had any paying customers yet, but I have sought out training and I highly recommend it —not just for pros but for serious enthusiasts. There are several trainings and certifications available:
Cuddlist https://cuddlist.com/become-a-professional-cuddler-with-cuddlist/ Cuddle Sanctuary http://cuddlesanctuary.com/train-with-us/ Certified Cuddlers https://www.certifiedcuddlers.com/certification/ Cuddle Academy https://www.cuddleacademy.com/ Cuddle Professionals International https://touchtherapy.thinkific.com/courses/cuddle-professionals-international-diploma
I can't vouch for the last four, but I completed the Cuddlist training and found it very beneficial.
@nurturingman Well then the OP isn’t directing her question to you either if you haven’t had a paying customer. You are not a pro until you are paid. Until then you are, for a lack of a better term, a wannabe.
It’s very rewarding in every sense 🌸🌸 I’ve been doing this for over two years and there’s absolutely nothing else I want to do 😄 just takes a lot of patience because you do get a lot of creeps here and there, so stay strong and don’t let anyone push your boundaries. Make sure you vet everyone quite thoroughly and make sure you get a picture from every cuddler so that if they do something to push boundaries or anything wrong at all, you can warn us other pros what they look like so we can all safely avoid the bad ones.
Another important point is to ensure that your cuddlers comfort is number one but also that you’re enjoying it too. If you’re only in it for money or aren’t really enjoying it, your cuddler could feel that and you don’t want that feeling rubbing off on them!!
Enjoy!! If you ever have questions, you can always message me. 🌸🌸