This weekend I was catching up with an old friend of mine, and she was complaining that her cuddle buddy is moving out of town. Apparently she’s been hanging with this demisexual guy who just really likes talking and cuddling (but no sex, occasionally just some making out), and this has been EXACTLY her vibe after breaking up with the guy she was obsessed with for a while when he turned out to be a psycho narcissist.

Now I thought cuddles buddies were mostly an internet joke, but here one of my very good friends engages in wanton non sexual cuddling with semi strangers, and i am FASCINATED.

So basically i was wondering: now that the winter months are descending upon us, would you consider having a cuddle buddy? Regular cuddle availability is required, and some sensual element is understood, but no getting too gropey.

If you’re on the fence, what would you expect to receive from your cuddle buddy besides just the visceral warmth of human touch. Sex cannot be the answer*! For instance, my friend has an even better weed collection than I do, legitimately excellent music taste, and a really beautifully decorated cuddletorium. There are worse places to cuddle, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Please state gender and any other demographic info you feel relevant. Partnered people currently getting cuddles 4 free should feel to answer from the perspective of their darkest and most lonely season of the soul.