Why no cuddlers?

TravelByDayTravelByDay
in Pro Cuddling

I've been to several areas of the country that had no available cuddlers within a several hundred mile radius. Generally they are areas far from any major city. I wonder, is the absence of cuddlers just due to a smaller general population or could it be something else? Like the small town vibe where everyone knows everyone's business. Would this make one hesitant at becoming a pro? Apologies if this topic has already been covered. BTW FL Keys and UP MI are two areas devoid of pros.

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  • OhioMikeOhioMike

    Hello 👋 @TravelByDay Yeah areas of the US are cuddle deserts 🌵 I suppose.

    The two you mention are interesting areas. I’ve been to key west a few times (inadvertently on cruise this year) and I think it has such a high party vibe that cuddling gets lost in a place like that I feel New Orleans is similar.

    The UP in Michigan? Well that one kinda speaks for itself a bit. Not a whole lot of activity there but south like Lansing /Detroit areas are booming.

    I viewed your profile and saw your Ohio connections made 👍 so that’s cool 😎

  • cuddlefaerycuddlefaery

    This is still a very, very niche industry without much serious consideration by the general public. Potential pros in more rural areas are likely to 1) give up after not finding enough client base, or 2) list themselves in the closest major city to access larger client pools. Beyond that, it's not uncommon for women to list themselves in major metro areas for safety reasons.

    While there are definitely some large cuddle deserts, there's several ways to improve that. "If you build it, they will come": people who see a gap in their area can start building awareness and community. Host events, put up fliers, talk about cuddling with potential crossover groups (massage therapists, holistic/alt health groups, mental health & wellness, etc.). Attending cuddle events and groups in major cities may surprise you - there may be more people from your area that have been travelling to the city without knowing there were others in their small town.

    As with any grassroots niche hobby/industry, community is what will drive demand and allow for spread to the greater public. Massage and yoga did it decades ago - it took lots of people doing lots of advocacy, networking, and education. Platonic cuddling is still in its infancy.

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