I never wear anything over powering but I do use a body lotion that smells like cocoa butter and vanilla, it’s a bit distinct. I was just wondering if any other pro cuddlers were asked not wear a scent by a client.
I have never asked a pro to wear perfume or cologne, but I know some pros certainly request their clients to not wear it as well as not have any overpowering scents on them.
I would mention it during your booking process, so clients can request you leave it off if they have allergies, etc.
~ Sunset Snuggles
I'm very smell conscious, i like to smell good and be able to smell it on myself. So i always have on scented lotion and even mix some myself 🤷🏽♂️ I've never had a complain but Idk about anyone else on here.
Like anything else some people might have sensitivities/allergies to scents and stuff, so its probably good to touch base on that before meeting up 👍🏼
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@munkg I'm fast like Rainbow Dash. 😏
Yes. I can’t cuddle with anyone wearing fragrances, they give me migraines.
I'm okay with some essential oils but perfumes, body sprays, scented lotions, waxes, candles, soaps and detergents make my eyes burn and nose run.
I agree with @SunsetSnuggles, posting and or discussing before a cuddle session would be ideal. I am like @Babichev in that fragrance can give me a migraine so I have to be careful.
It's a battle.
I’m a perfume addict. But I usually don’t wear perfume to a cuddle unless someone asked me. But I do wear nicely scented lotions.
I would love a man to wear a cologne for cuddle
I am very accustomed to keep scent minimal and non-synthetic in personal and professional life (massage therapy), however I use rose essential oil wear it diluted at times, it never fails.
I don't mind perfumes at all and if it comes up during the booking process or while talking to an enthusiast I let them know that it's ok and that I actually prefer it.
I ask about allergies etc. I had a cuddler once have a rash from my body wash (nothing fancy, just Dove), and I felt absolutely terrible, so I'm always incredibly cautious now!
I am sensitive to scents as well. Prefer clients not wear anything strong. I have unscented lotions for people who are sensitive as well, but also have some scented lotions for my personal use that I'll sometimes use if they're not sensitive.
Me personally I don't mind if the person I snuggles with wears a little as long as it's not overpowering. It's a case by case though. Some people just can't handle any of it. Just talk with whoever your going to snuggle with just so everyone is on the same page and can have a awesome experience.
I know that some people can actually be allergic to some perfumes or cologne especially as some people put on way too much. I had a teacher in elementary school who literally started choking and then opened the door and windows to air out the classroom. I've also personally been very confused how anyone can stand to smell the scent straight out of the bottle like I get you want to know what it smells like but it's also a very different experience when you're smelling the entire contents of the bottle all at once compared to just a light dab that you're actually going to wear. Plus when the entire store smells of different perfume scents it's really hard to pick out one smell from all the other smells. That's what labels are for that tell you what the scent is.
I can understand being overwhelmed with strong scents so it might be a thing for some people depending on both how much you're using and how sensitive they are to certain scents. I would actually suggest if it's your first time with someone discussing preferences before hand and/or not wearing anything* until you have an idea of what their comfort level is.
*That sounds wrong out of context... of course I mean anything that gives off a smell not literally anything, do wear cloths. I feel like I have to clarify that cause I've been quoted out of context before on other web sites which has kind of made me over compensate when I realize something I've said could have another meaning other than what I actually intended. We're in a thread where the topic is scents it should be obvious what I meant but I'm still paranoid someone will think it meant something entirely off the original topic.
I'm not a fan of anything super strong or overpowering. It can make I hard to breathe being so close to someone.
I use rose oil and everyone I have cuddled with seems to enjoy the sent. I did have one person request I not wear perfume or body spray, so I just used coconut oil as a moisturize. I have to moisturize, and it doesn't have a smell to it.
Some tips for men who want to smell good .
Colognes 1. Acqua Di Gio Profumo by Giorgio Armani 2. Armani Code Colonia by Giorgio Armani 3. Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male by Jean Paul Gaultier 4. Sauvage by Christian Dior 5. Invictus by Paco Rabanne 6. Versace Eros by Versace 7. Dior Homme Intense by Christian Dior 8. The One by Dolce & Gabbana 9. Spicebomb Extreme by Viktor & Rolf 10. Bleu De Chanel by Chanel
No fragrances needed just come over freshly showered and teeth brushed or at least chew some gum 😊. The showering is important especially during the summer. But if someone wants to a light scent of strawberries or cherries from a body spray is nice.
I had a partner who had multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), and pretty much any fragrance or chemical smell would sort of knock her out, like she’d get brain fog and not be able to function, at the very least, and need hours to recover. She educated me a lot about how fragrances, or lack thereof, can be a matter of accessibility. Based on currently recognized disabilities, it wouldn’t be outlandish to ban scented air freshening products and hand soaps in places that are supposed to be accessible. She was pretty bitter about how difficult it was to function in a world so mindlessly saturated with chemical scents, and her opinions on these things could be intense and a lot to take in, but it definitely made me think.
Laundry detergent… scented lotions, soaps, and shampoos… cleaners… It’s so many compounds being put into other people’s air space. I’ve even bought scented trash bags (that I can’t stand myself) by accident because there were so many of them at Target. I took my household fragrance free, and my current partner appreciates it because they also have sensitivities (migraines, etc). I mostly buy unscented cleaners, soaps, detergent, etc etc, which is increasingly carried at major stores.
Several cuddle parties in my area request that attendees not wear fragrances, for the sake of the host and other attendees. I’ve also seen this request for yoga classes and other events.
Even “essential oils” are not necessarily that different for sounding “natural.” An essential oil can be anything. Some things we make oils out of actually have oil in them, while others have the “essence” extracted with industrial solvents. Then you just need a chemical that will carry the particles to people’s noses. Some people are sensitive to these chemicals. You can’t predict what people will be sensitive to.
I'm sensitive to some chemicals and colognes, including some of the better colognes. Some of these things give me brain fog and make it hard to function. Any people or things that are scent-free are appreciated.
Once my mom, sis and I were playing cards. I went from playing well to not being able to hardly do anything. I pulled one of those awful plug-in scent things out of the wall and in a few minutes I went back to playing well. Some chemicals and synthetic fragrances can nearly debilitate me.
I've never requested a cuddle partner to be scent-free and so far have not had any problem.
The scented trash bags are also truly awful.
I love when chicks smell good. Period.
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I think a lot of people who say they have allergies or sensitivities dont, it's just an easy way of saying I tolerate this, am intolerant of that, etc. If I dont care for the way someone smells at a particular place and time I can usually compromise and deal with it.
@pmvines what do you call it when scents cause people headaches, migraines, or lightheadedness? Just that the person isn't tolerant of it? 🤔
@ubergigglefritz: Personally, while I know that liars exist—people who say they're allergic to a thing when really they just don't want it—I'd rather assume a person telling me "I have an allergy/sensitivity" is telling the truth.
Assuming the other way means I might hurt someone who actually is allergic/sensitive, and I don't for a minute think I'm a 100% accurate lie-detector.
@ubergigglefritz @DaringSprinter I dont believe people dont have genuine allergies to things . I just feel like allergic is a word that tends to be overused . I see it happen a lot with meds, where someone might say they have an allergy when in reality it is just a side effect of the meds that causes discomfort but not an actual allergy . But yes , there indeed are some people with smell and scent allergies .
@pmvines: I would love to live in a world where only people with allergies and/or sensitivities said they had those things.
The word "allergic" is definitely overused! I suspect that it'll lose its real meaning in time... much as the word "literally" now means both "literally" and "metaphorically." We'll need a new word for genuine allergies then.
We might've been able to avoid this if people could just say "no, I don't like it, I don't want to eat/drink/take/smell it" without others deciding that meant it was okay to employ coercion and trickery, or tell them they need to suck it up, compromise, deal with it, whatever method of removing choice applies.
Oh well.
Anyhow, I know you weren't saying everyone who says they have allergies/sensitivities is a liar.