The professional 'cuddler' who makes $260 a day by inviting strangers to take a nap with her at home

Jackie Samuel, 29, established The Snuggery in Rochester, New York

PUBLISHED: 12:56 EST, 4 November 2012 | UPDATED: 13:01 EST, 4 November 2012

Spooning peacefully in a double bed, this pair could be any normal couple on a Sunday morning.

But revisit the scene an hour later and Jackie Samuel will be curled up in the arms of another man.

The 29-year-old is a professional cuddler. She turned to snuggling with strangers to help pay for her studies and provide for her young son.

Comfort zone: Jackie Samuel cuddles her client at The Snuggery in Rochester, New York

Snuggle up: Model Jessica Dobson enjoys a cuddle session with Jackie Samuel, costing her $60 an hour

She can make $260 a day and cuddles with up to 30 men a week - including pensioners and war veterans.

However, her business 'The Snuggery' has not gone unnoticed and her college has threatened to expel her - while others have called her a prostitute.

She said: 'I think I was born knowing how to snuggle. Snuggling is healthy, spiritual and fun.

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'I think clients come to me for all different kinds of reasons. Some of my older clients, their wives have passed away, and they just need someone to be with, like someone to experience touch with.

'Some of the younger clients are between relationships, some are in problematic relationships, and some people are just really curious and they come to just find out what it's going to be like.'

Jackie advertises her services online and charges $60 an hour.

Controversial: The 29-year-old says that she has been called a prostitute over her cuddling service

Paying for intimacy: Customers can snuggle anywhere in Jackie's house but most opt for her large double bed

Novel idea: Jackie started the business to fund her studies and support her young son

The cuddling can take place anywhere around her cottage in Rochester, New York, but most clients opt to use her large double bed.

They are banned from touching parts of her body covered by underwear, which she wears under pyjamas.

The business has done so well she has even hired another snuggling professional, Colleen.

Her apprentice has yet to take on a client by herself but has joined Jackie on two occasions in what they have termed a 'double cuddle'.

Despite her strict rules on sexual activity, Jackie has received a barrage of emails and phone calls slamming her as a prostitute.

Sweet dreams: Jackie came up with the idea which has become so popular she has had to hire a second professional cuddler

She added: 'Some have said I am worse than a prostitute because they think snuggling is more intimate than sex. I've been told I'm monetizing love.'

One of her repeat customers, who would only give his name as Tim, disagrees with her critics.

He said Jackie's cuddles had helped him following a bad break-up and described the sessions as 'meditative'.

He even said he would continue to see her while in a relationship.

'There's no cheating element, it's not immoral,' he said.

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this is dangerous. also, is that a tattoo on the bottom of her foor?

- Mrs.B , san diego, United States, 04/11/2012 23:21

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Bet she has to take alot of VERY hot showers!

- tanner , USA, 04/11/2012 23:20

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How ... Creepy ...

- Darcey , almost home, 04/11/2012 23:19

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"They are banned from touching parts of her body covered by underwear." Looks like she's leaving a lot of loopholes. That leaves neck, shoulders, arms, legs and feet. And she didn't say anything about not grinding. Happy snuggling before the state finds a way to close her down.

- PeterSterling , Vacaville, United States, 04/11/2012 23:10

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I too think this is a bit unconventional, but I also think the intent is a good one and a much needed one. However, I also think that unfortunately that many adults are so hardwired to think that a man and woman must always ( or almost always ) equal sex, this novel concept will take some getting used to. I wish these new entrepreneurs a safe and prosperous s venture

- andtototoo , over the rainbow cincy, 04/11/2012 22:44

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I'll cuddle any woman for $30 bucks and hour and I won't have as many restrictions.

- Halo , longview, United States, 04/11/2012 22:40

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Good on her

- FrankyHerbert , qwasyx, Switzerland, 04/11/2012 22:30

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how would she explain this to her son!!

- Kezette , Leeds, England, 04/11/2012 22:27

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Bad idea letting strangers into your bed