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Watch: Professional cuddler explains her profession, gets the Tweeple chatting

Cuddling, a simple action that can be done for free, has now become a profession. Yes, that is correct, you can get paid to give cuddles to strangers.

Professional Cuddle Mate Florence Letswalo, from Pro Cuddling SA, visited 5FM‘s studios to talk more about her profession. When asked if men are involved in the industry, Florence replied, “Yes, yes, absolutely. We do hire male cuddle mates.”

Florence also provided information about what cuddlers do when their client is aroused by the cuddling position. She said, “We carry on, as long as the client does not act on him being aroused and touching the Cuddle Mate sexually all of a sudden. The session will continue.”

Florence also made it crystal clear that the clients do not receive their cuddles naked.

@5fm #5WeekendBreakfast had a Professional Cuddle Mate in studio for Career Crazy, Florence Letswalo to speak about her profession and the team put her on the spot to give our News Reader, @Palesa Lemeke a warm welcome gift of cuddles!? Learn more about being a Pro Cudddle Mate by listening to the full interview on our app! #procuddlingsa #cuddling #CareerCrazy #cuddlebuddy #5WeekendBreakfast ♬ original sound – 5FM

The video was posted on TikTok and received over 1000 comments.

“I found my dream job,” said a TikTok user.

“People just need some little genuine affection. Most peeps are starved from that. I know it cause I’m experiencing it,” expressed another TikToker.

“Where do we send applications. I’m willing to travel???,” said another.

On the company’s website, it states the minimum amount of cuddling time is 90 minutes at R900, while the most hours a cuddler can provide is 12 hours at R4500.

Pro Cuddling SA is also looking for cuddle mates in Pretoria North, after sharing a job post on Indeed.

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