I still haven't had my first session. I'm so nervous Idk why.. I just don't know if they'll try to force sex or how the payment process works. I just want to be heldddd and actually make it back home lol
Good. Anybody who isn't a little nervous doesn't understand what they are doing.
Do not have your first session yet, you are not properly prepared. Always remember the seven P's: Proper Planning and Preparation Prevent Piss-Poor Performance.
Read the sticky topics at the top of this board, starting with the first post in each case. You may also find these threads helpful. Don't worry, you'll get there.
Training Courses for Cuddle Professionals
How to Create a Great Profile
Meeting Somebody From The Internet – Safety Precautions
Understanding Boundaries & Etiquette
New Professionals! Here Is Everything You Need To Know
New Professionals - 12 Top Tips to get More Enquiries
How to make it as a MALE professional cuddler (Slightly tongue-in-cheek since men professionals rarely attract many clients, but nonetheless potentially useful for all professionals.)
How To Choose Your Professional Cuddler
The Perfect Opening Message (to a professional)
Ten Things Your Professional Cuddler Wants You to Know
How to Save Money on Professional Cuddling
So much to discuss here
First, starting a new profession can often bring trepidation.....imagine the first day of school for a newly minted teacher, the first surgery for a new doctor, the first root canal for the new endodontist.......everyone will have some form of "butterflies", but none should be fearful.
So, welcome to the world of "professional" cuddling. There is no required training; you can simply apply to be a pro on CC with good will and an accepted profile. Add to this that the degree of intimacy with complete strangers is quite unusual, unless it is sex work....thus, a measure of fear and suspicion is understandable. Other professions don't usually include such aspects.
But I also wonder about your statement __I just want to be heldddd and actually make it back home lol? Being a pro is not described as such; yes, you can want to be held, but it's really about holding the client, being present for their therapeutic needs.....as they may have lacked touch for months and feel quite lonely. And wondering if "they will try to force sex" is such an unfortunate way to think/feel! You will benefit from learning how to vet potential clients, quite carefully if you have such worries....everything from intro video chats, to contacting other pros who have seen the client to make sure the karma is accurate. I know one well-prepared pro who has cuddled 80 clients in the last year, and she has had not one instance of a violation. Sure, she has had a few who have pushed boundaries a bit, but she is quite confident in how to handle those few outliers and reports literally no bad sessions. Yes, she has not accepted a few bookings after the intro video call, feeling like there wasn't a fit, or that he was clearly looking for something else, but has felt completely safe in every single session.
@Godivaty your profile looks wonderful, and your smile is so sweet.....I'm sure you can be successful, help people, make connections.....but preparation will be most helpful. I would study all the topics Duncan suggested. Best of luck to you!