In the Media
Podcasts, interviews, and press on consent, touch, and connection.
2026
Professional Cuddling & Consent: A Conversation with Michelle Renee on Get Schooled Podcast with Marcela Alonso
The Stories We Tell About Touch with Michelle Renee of Cuddlist with Nathan Cody Young on Brave New Worlds Podcast
2025
Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 334, How Holding and Physical Touch Can Heal the Nervous System
Finding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist® Podcast, Episode 1 with Erin Kelly, LCSW
Dominatrix Pegged Me... Better Than Gay Sex?? on the Kink Curious Podcast with Alexxx Gay
The Power of Platonic Touch: Inside the World of Cuddle Therapy with Angela Rivero on Everyday Intimacy Podcast
The Life of a Cuddle Therapist | EPISODE 3: Michelle Renee on The Work Break Podcast
Cuddling EXPERT Reveals Surprising Benefits of Surrogate Partner Therapy! The Open Bedroom Podcast
2024
The Cuddlist and Human Connection Coach on The Trouble with Sex with Dr Tammy Nelson
Savage Lovecast Episode 940, join in at 26:39 to hear Michelle Renee give her Soft Cock Week elevator pitch
An Essential Need for Human Connection with Michelle Renee on Just Do You Podcast with Eric Nicoll, Episode 26
Surrogate Partner with Michelle Renee and Rock the Bedroom, ep 16 & 17
Part 1
Part 2
Embracing Softness: Redefining Erectile Disappointment with Michelle Renee, Sex Ed for the Modern Bed Podcast Episode 27
Soft Cock Play and Why We Love Them 2 with Michelle Renee, Erica Leroye and Shameless Sex Podcast #372
Surrogate Partner Therapy on Nurtured Nerds
Surrogate Partnership Therapy Enhances Intimacy Skills with Michelle Renee on Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators with Jordan D'Nelle
Lessons From A Pro Cuddler (ft. Michelle Renee) on Sexplorations! with Adelina Adler, Episode #9
2023
Discovering the Healing Power of Intimacy: Exploring Trauma, Body-Centered Practices, and Therapy Connections in Conversation with Michelle Renee
'I get paid $150 an hour to cuddle, I'm solving the loneliness crisis for men and Gen Z women', New York Post
Cuddle Therapy: Bonding Hour with Michelle Renee
'Surrogate partner therapy, an emerging treatment that involves physical touch, could help those with an intense fear of intimacy', Business Insider
Soft Cock Week with Guest Expert Michelle Renee on Playing with Fire Podcast with Joli Hamilton #119
Soft Cock Play and Why We Love Them with Michelle Renee and Shameless Sex Podcast #338
2022
Relationship Spotlight! Creating Truly Custom Agreements, Queer Relationships Queer Joy
Do People Tip Professional Cuddlers? | Ep 485 | Guys We F*cked Podcast, Surrogate Partners with Michelle Renee and Brian Gibney
Exploring the Art of Surrogate Partner Therapy with Michelle Renee and Brian Gibney on Sex and Chronic Illness Podcast with Dr Lee Phillips
Earlier Press
'I'm a sex surrogate, I help people who are scared of intimacy with cuddles', The Mirror (2021)
'Cuddle Boat', Radio Underland (2019)
'Cuddle Party Teaches Consent', WMUK (2017)
'New Trend Has People Cuddling Up in West Michigan and Beyond', News Channel 3 (2016)
Ruby Ryder's Pegging Paradise
2023, Episode #300: Part 1 &
Part 2
2018, Episode #200: Part 1 &
Part 2
2016, Episode #146: Part 1 &
Part 2
2015: Episode #119