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(*Ignore the username – it’s an old account and not relevant to this post*)

I’m dealing with a lot right now and realizing I’m severely touch-starved. I get plenty of physical intimacy of other kinds, but what I actually need is someone to just hold me without any expectations or agenda.

I’m not looking for anything sexual – I need genuine platonic comfort and physical touch without the emotional labor of navigating a relationship or worrying about what the other person needs from me in return. I also need someone who’s comfortable if I cry during the session.

I’m already working with a mental health therapist, but I’m relatively new to NYC and haven’t built a strong support network here yet. Has anyone tried Cuddlist or similar services? Worth it? Any recommendations for practitioners in the Manhattan area?