Cuddle up

So, I heard this on the radio and had to do some research on it.

Apparently there are about 14 cuddle parties going on this weekend. So what the heck is a cuddle party? Well here's wikapedia's information about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuddle_party

In general, it's a party where adults give and receive non sexual contact, although sometimes kissing can be involved. They come in their pajamas (but they don't take them off) and there is a fee. There are rules and boundaries and no one has to give someone a hug or what not, if they don't want to. There is a coach or "cuddle life guard" and it really seems to be set up like a workshop instead of say some party with music and drinks where people come up to each other and hug. They actually lay down and cuddle.

It's a way, says the creators, for humans to get back in contact with each other in a world of technology that separates us and "deprives us of touch". See also http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2002025447_cuddle05.html

Sounds like some hippy dippy stuff to me but whatever floats your boat. And hey, there must be something into the party because it is in New York, LA, London, Toronto, Melbourne and few other major cities across the US (including one in Maryland and one in Virginia) and the world. It was also featured in an episode of CSI.

Seriously, are we that damn lonely? And don't you wonder who comes to these parties? Pervs or just lonely people? And do only the "hot" people get cuddled? So does poor balding Stanley not get any love there either?

I won't judge but here is the website to the cuddle party: http://www.cuddleparty.com/. And I love the FAQ part: http://www.cuddleparty.com/about/faq.cfm which have some very valid questions. Like is it in fact an orgy? Do clothes stay on? What if something comes "up" (you know what I mean guys).

I'm uncomfortable...

Pictures from http://www.cuddleparty.com/