This is a repost of an old post of mine that got merged into a larger thread in the "pros only" section, but it's for clients.
"I wrote this list several months ago after a string of frustrating clients. I held off on posting this because I did not want to come across as angry or hostile. I finally decided to share this because I don’t think all clients understand these things and it needs to be said.
Disclaimer: This was written based on my own perspective and life experiences. While I believe many professional cuddlers would agree with this list, I can only speak for myself here.
1. We are not sex workers, we are therapeutic professionals please treat us so. It is not cool to make us feel uncomfortable or unsafe during a session. Do not call us babe, baby, angel etc.
2. We do not care what you look like but we do want to know what you look like before a session. Most of us are non judgmental professionals but for safety and comfort we want to know who we will be seeing which is why many of us request a photo or a video chat.
3. We do care what you smell like. Its not fun to cuddle with someone with body odor or halitosis. Please shower, wear deodorant and brush your teeth.
4. Canceling or being a no show is the best way to ruin our day. Many of us depend on cuddling to pay our bills. For many of us this is a primary or major secondary source of income. We often give up our nights and weekends to cuddle with you and turn down invitations to spend time with friends and family. Please check your schedule before booking and make sure that you can make it to the session. If there is a last minute emergency and you must cancel, you should tell your cuddler ASAP and make it up to them eg. send them money, reschedule, tip well next time.
5. We genuinely want to help you. Its important to explain your needs, boundaries and open up.
6. Stay in touch leading up to the session especially the day of. Make sure to keep your phone charged and on you. If you have a spouse and have issues with communication be transparent about it, your cuddler does not care, you are most likely not their first married client
7. We do not care if you are married or in a relationship, if it is going to cause issues with communication for the session itself it is better to be transparent about it.
8. We want to know if you have any disabilities or special needs so we can accommodate you.
9. Please read our profiles before messaging us. Many of us have detailed profiles because there is a lot of important information we need you to know in regards to having a session with us. It’s frustrating when we have to explain a bunch of things that are already in our profiles
10. We are not all the same. Do not expect your experience with one cuddler to be the same as another. It is important to communicate your needs and preferences before finalizing the booking."