Queer Public asks critical questions about queer identity, queer politics and queer culture.
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episode 2: The Cuddlist
Rachel is a professional cuddler who identifies as asexual. Rachel teaches consent and agency in her cuddling sessions but there are also real therapeutic benefits to cuddling. Rachel’s predominantly cis-male clients benefit from her sessions, but she knows that her practice isn’t reaching her full potential. So she goes on the search to find a queer to cuddle.
Visit the website where Rachel got started
Rachel on Instagram
Queer Philadelphians: Email Rachel Here
Articles about cuddling:
The Inquirer “Men’s Cuddling Group Healing Trauma and Mental health” March 25, 2019
The Ranker “What are professional Cuddlers”
Washington Post: I went to get hugged by a Professional Cuddler and here’s how it felt” April 24, 2018
Listen to music from the episode:
Cuddle Formation: “For people who make music instead of dreaming at night” and “life’s blood” on Soundcloud and Instagram
Chris Zabriski: “I want to fall in love” on Freemusic Archive
Kai Engle: “Sustains meekness” on Freemusic Archive
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