Welcome Hug
A simple face-to-face hug can be a clear place to begin. Keep both feet steady and choose the amount of pressure together.
Try asking: “Would a gentle welcome hug feel good?”
A consent-led visual guide
50 cuddling positions for comfortable, platonic connection
From a light hand hold to a cozy side rest, these fully clothed cuddle positions can help you talk about the kind of comfort you want.
Cuddle Therapy with Jax SolomonLas Vegas · Fully clothed · Platonic
Before you begin
There isn’t one right way to cuddle.
The best cuddling position is one that feels clear and comfortable to both people. Ask before you touch, talk about where hands will go, and keep checking in. A yes to one position isn’t a yes to every position.
You can change your mind, add a pillow, ask for less pressure or stop. These pictures show examples for a professional, nonsexual setting. They aren’t client sessions.
If you’re considering cuddle therapy in Las Vegas, you don’t need to choose a position before your session. Jax will talk it through with you first.
Positions 01–10
Standing hugs
Easy-to-change standing options for greetings, short contact and clear personal space.
Side Hug
Stand shoulder to shoulder and wrap one arm around each other. This option keeps the front of the body open and makes it easy to step away.
Try asking: “Would you like a side hug, or would you rather start without touch?”
Shoulder Wrap
Stand side by side while one person rests an arm across the other’s shoulders. It can feel friendly without asking for a full embrace.
Try asking: “May I put an arm around your shoulders?”
Gentle Bear Hug
Use a two-arm hug with light, even pressure across the upper back. Either person can loosen the hold or end it at any time.
Try asking: “Would you like a two-arm hug? Light or firm?”
Back-to-Chest Standing Hug
One person stands behind the other and wraps their arms around the upper torso. Talk through this position first because you won’t be facing each other.
Try asking: “Would being held from behind feel comfortable if I keep my arms above your waist?”
Forearm Hold
Hold each other’s forearms instead of moving into a hug. It offers steady contact while leaving plenty of personal space.
Try asking: “Would holding forearms feel better than a hug?”
Hands-and-Shoulders Hug
Rest your hands at each other’s shoulders and lean into a short hug. Keeping hands visible can make the contact feel easier to understand.
Try asking: “Is it okay if my hands stay at your shoulders?”
Leaning Side Hug
Stand side by side, link one arm and lean lightly together. This works well when you want closeness without full-body contact.
Try asking: “Would you like to lean together for a moment?”
Supported Standing Embrace
Use a wall or sturdy chair for balance while sharing a gentle upper-body hug. Support should come from the room, not from pulling on each other.
Try asking: “Would extra support make a standing hug more comfortable?”
Goodbye Hug
A short closing hug can mark the end of shared time. Decide before it starts whether you want a brief squeeze or a few quiet breaths.
Try asking: “Would you like a goodbye hug before we finish?”
Positions 11–20
Light-contact cuddles
Small points of contact for conversation, quiet company or a gentle beginning.
Shoulder Lean
Sit next to each other and rest one head lightly on the other person’s shoulder. A pillow can raise the shoulder and reduce neck strain.
Try asking: “May I rest my head on your shoulder?”
Side-by-Side Hand Hold
Sit with space between your bodies and hold hands. This low-contact choice can feel connected while keeping most of your personal space.
Try asking: “Would you like to hold hands while we talk?”
Linked-Arm Sit
Sit beside each other and link arms at the elbow. You can keep your shoulders apart or add a light shoulder touch.
Try asking: “Would linking arms feel comfortable?”
Back-to-Back Sit
Sit on the floor or a firm sofa with your backs lightly touching. You can feel steady contact without looking at each other.
Try asking: “Would you like to sit back to back with light pressure?”
Knee-to-Knee Conversation
Sit facing each other with only your knees lightly touching. It’s a small point of contact that still leaves room for easy conversation.
Try asking: “Is it okay if our knees touch while we talk?”
Palm-to-Palm Sit
Sit facing each other and place one open palm together. Either person can lower their hand without needing to explain.
Try asking: “Would you like to try palm-to-palm contact?”
Head-on-Shoulder Rest
Sit side by side while one person rests their head on the other’s shoulder. Keep checking the neck angle and move if either person gets stiff.
Try asking: “Would you like to rest on my shoulder for a few minutes?”
Arm-Around-Shoulder Sit
Sit together while one person places an arm across the other’s shoulders. The person being held can choose how close to sit.
Try asking: “May I place my arm around your shoulders?”
Sofa-Corner Cuddle
Use the corner of a sofa for support while sitting close at the shoulder. Pillows can create a soft boundary between hips or legs.
Try asking: “Would sitting together in the sofa corner feel supportive?”
Blanket-Nest Sit
Sit side by side under a blanket with shoulders touching or space between them. The blanket brings warmth without requiring more body contact.
Try asking: “Would you like to share a blanket and choose how close we sit?”
Positions 21–30
Seated cuddling positions
Supported sofa positions that can be adjusted with pillows, blankets and more space.
Tucked Under the Arm
One person sits under the other’s arm and rests near the shoulder. Keep the arm loose so no one feels pinned in place.
Try asking: “Would you like to sit under my arm, with plenty of room to move?”
Seated Side Cradle
Sit beside each other as one person offers a soft hold around the upper back and shoulders. Keep pressure away from the neck.
Try asking: “Would a seated side hold feel comfortable?”
Chest-and-Shoulder Rest
One person reclines while the other rests at the upper chest and shoulder. Place pillows under the head or elbow so both people can relax.
Try asking: “Would you like to rest near my shoulder, with a pillow for support?”
Supported Front Embrace
Sit facing each other and keep the hold at the shoulders and upper back. This position needs clear talk about distance, hand placement and pressure.
Try asking: “Would you like a seated front hug with my hands at your upper back?”
Head-in-Lap Rest
One person sits while the other rests their head on the seated person’s clothed thigh. A pillow can be used instead if direct contact doesn’t feel right.
Try asking: “Would resting your head on my lap feel okay, or would you prefer a pillow?”
Sideways Lap Rest
This reverses the head-in-lap position so the other person receives the support. Check that the seated person’s hips and back feel comfortable.
Try asking: “Would you be comfortable if I rested my head on your lap?”
Reclined Shoulder Pillow
Recline next to each other and use a shoulder as a gentle headrest. Add cushions until neither person is holding up the other’s weight.
Try asking: “Would you like to use my shoulder as a pillow?”
Couch Movie Cuddle
Sit together under a blanket with an arm around the shoulders or a simple shoulder lean. Choose the contact before the movie starts, then check in later.
Try asking: “What kind of contact would feel good while we watch—shoulder lean, arm around you or just the blanket?”
Reading Cuddle
Sit side by side while one person reads aloud or both follow the same book. A shoulder lean adds closeness without making conversation necessary.
Try asking: “Would you like to lean on my shoulder while we read?”
Quiet-Conversation Cuddle
Face each other on the sofa and use one small point of contact, such as a hand on a forearm. This keeps attention on the conversation.
Try asking: “Would a hand on your forearm feel supportive while we talk?”
Positions 31–40
Reclining and lying positions
Restful options that need a little more planning around body position and boundaries.
Half Spoon
One person reclines partly on their back while the other rests near the shoulder. It offers some of the closeness of spooning with more open space.
Try asking: “Would you like to try a half spoon and keep our lower bodies apart?”
Classic Spoon
Lie on your sides facing the same direction with one person behind the other. Agree on arm placement, pressure and space around the hips before settling in.
Try asking: “Would spooning feel comfortable if my arm stays above your waist?”
Loose Spoon
Use the same direction as spooning but leave a few inches between bodies. A hand on the upper arm can be the only point of contact.
Try asking: “Would you like a loose spoon with space between us?”
Face-to-Face Side Rest
Lie on your sides facing each other with space between the hips and legs. You can touch at the hands, shoulders or not at all.
Try asking: “Would face-to-face rest feel okay if we keep space between us?”
Back-to-Back Touch
Lie on your sides facing away from each other so only your backs touch. Separate pillows and blankets can make this feel even more grounded.
Try asking: “Would you like to rest back to back with light contact?”
Head-on-Chest Rest
One person reclines while the other rests their head high on the chest near the shoulder. Keep weight away from the ribs and change sides when needed.
Try asking: “Would resting your head near my shoulder and upper chest feel comfortable?”
Arm Pillow
One person extends an arm as a pillow while both bodies stay mostly separate. Add a cushion under the arm to prevent numbness.
Try asking: “Would you like to rest on my arm, with a cushion underneath?”
L-Shaped Cuddle
Rest at right angles so one person’s head is near the other’s shoulder while legs point in different directions. It offers closeness without full-body contact.
Try asking: “Would an L-shaped rest give you the amount of space you want?”
Parallel Hand-Hold
Lie on your backs with space between you and hold hands in the middle. This can be restful for people who don’t want pressure on the body.
Try asking: “Would you like to lie side by side and just hold hands?”
Chest-to-Back Recline
Recline with one person supported against the other’s upper chest and shoulders. Keep arms loose, legs offset and an easy path to sit up.
Try asking: “Would you like to recline against me if my arms stay loose and above your waist?”
Positions 41–50
Low-contact and flexible options
Ideas for warmth and connection when you want less pressure or more room to move.
Leg Hug
Recline with upper bodies apart and let only the lower legs cross near the calves. It creates playful contact without an upper-body embrace.
Try asking: “Would light contact at our lower legs feel comfortable?”
Ankle Touch
Lie or recline with plenty of space and touch only at the ankles. This is one of the lightest ways to share physical connection.
Try asking: “Would you like to keep contact to just our ankles?”
Foot-to-Foot Rest
Sit at opposite ends of a sofa and let your socked feet meet in the middle. It’s easy to adjust or end without shifting the whole body.
Try asking: “Would foot-to-foot contact feel okay?”
Intertwined-Legs Rest
Recline with torsos apart and loosely cross the lower legs. Keep the legs relaxed so either person can move freely.
Try asking: “Would you like to loosely rest our lower legs together?”
Shoulder-to-Shoulder Recline
Lie on your backs with only the shoulders touching. Arms and legs can stay in your own space.
Try asking: “Would shoulder-to-shoulder contact be enough for you right now?”
Mirrored Recline
Recline at opposite angles with your heads near each other and a cushion between your bodies. You can talk, rest or make eye contact without an embrace.
Try asking: “Would you like to recline near each other with a cushion between us?”
Bolster-Supported Cuddle
Use a long pillow or bolster to carry body weight and set a clear boundary. You can touch at the shoulder while the cushion creates space elsewhere.
Try asking: “Would adding a bolster help you feel more supported?”
Weighted-Blanket Side Rest
Sit or recline together under a heavier blanket while keeping body contact light. Always make sure the blanket feels easy to remove.
Try asking: “Would you like the comfort of a heavier blanket with light shoulder contact?”
Curled-In Side Cuddle
One person curls toward the other’s upper chest and shoulder while hips and legs stay neutral. Keep the embrace high and loose.
Try asking: “Would you like to curl in near my shoulder if I hold only your upper back?”
Separate-Blankets Cuddle
Recline side by side with one blanket for each person. Hold hands, touch shoulders or keep space while still sharing the room.
Try asking: “Would separate blankets and hand-holding feel like the right amount of closeness?”
Good questions
Choosing a cuddling position
Which cuddling positions are best for beginners?
A side hug, shoulder lean, hand hold or back-to-back sit can be easy to adjust. Start with less contact and add more only if it feels right.
Can cuddling be completely platonic?
Yes. Platonic cuddling is nonsexual touch with clear limits. In Jax’s sessions, everyone stays fully clothed and consent guides every step.
What if a position feels uncomfortable?
Say so right away. You can move, use a pillow, switch positions or stop. You don’t have to keep going because you agreed at the start.
Do I need to know which position I want before a session?
No. You can describe the feeling you want—such as light contact, steady pressure or quiet company—and choose together.
How do I ask for less contact?
Try a direct sentence: “Could we add more space?” or “I’d like to keep contact to our hands.” Clear requests are welcome.
Cuddle therapy Las Vegas
Want to talk about what would feel comfortable?
Start with a private inquiry. You can ask questions before deciding whether a session is right for you.