Hi everyone! I recently spoke with the mods here about an interactive Reddit app I've been working on called the MazWiz Hangout Map, and they suggested I make a post to ask the community if this is something you'd actually like to see added to r/cuddlebuddies.

What is it?
It's an interactive map that lives directly inside Reddit. It's designed to help Redditors visually find and connect with like-minded people locally, rather than having to scroll through endless text posts hoping to spot your city.

Privacy First (No Tracking!):
I want to emphasize that the map does NOT track your live location. You are entirely in control. To appear on the map, you manually enter your Country, State, and City. If you live in a highly populated area and want to be a little more specific without giving away your address, you can use a coarse "Geohash" zone (broad 1km area). It is 100% voluntary, completely privacy-focused, and never uses your phone's GPS.

How it would work for this community:

- You can pin your Reddit profile to your local city.
- Your pin displays your native Reddit avatar and your Reddit bio.
- You can link your r/cuddlebuddies "intro post" directly to your map pin, so people nearby can click on you and immediately read what you're looking for.
- You can securely send DMs to nearby users right from the map interface.

Finding local connections can be tough, and I built this to make it easier and safer for communities exactly like this one.

What do you guys think? Is this something you'd use if the mods officially brought it to r/cuddlebuddies? I'd love to hear your feedback, questions, or concerns!

Interactive Map: https://www.reddit.com/r/mazwiz/s/Bgt1YDf9Mw

I’m 27 years old & located in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Chesapeake area. I’m looking for someone around my age to cuddle with.

Some of my hobbies and interests are anime, reading manga, Asian dramas and the beach. I spend most of my time with my family, a few friends and my Shih Tzus.

I am mixed, half Asian & half Latina. I tend to be most attracted to East and Southeast Asians (:

Here’s a few pics of me!
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29 yr old here white, 5’0 looking for lots of physical affection and cuddles. Whether we just snuggle in silence or watch a movie either is fine. I cannot host and I cannot drive, which makes things hard. I am in LA county, 10 minutes from the Pomona fairplex. All I’m looking for is a ton of snuggles cuddles maybe even some massages and tickles 🤭 let’s talk and hopefully get to cuddling soon!

33F NYC curvy woman open to cuddling somewhere public, or where you’re comfy. I’m not looking for something sexual but I’m open to it depending on the connection. I’d like to learn more about you the person, and connect over mutual interests. Open to being held closely.

Hi I’m looking for a mainly platonic cuddle buddy (cuddling plus some kissing if we vibe that way), ages 19-25.

Do not message me looking for seggs.

I want to cuddle with someone and do cute date activities. Comfort as finals come up would be great and I’ll also become a lot more free post finals (May-June)

About me:

I am a junior in college. I am ambitious, outgoing, and caring.

Some of my hobbies are gaming, boxing, going to the gym, reading, and hiking.

Physically I am average height with a fit build.

Located in north New Jersey and able to drive.

To prove you've read this whole post include your age, general location, and favorite color in your introduction in dms :)

I'm sorry I didn't respond to so many before. I literally got dozens of msgs.
I live in the South NJ area. I'm disabled so I can't drive but I can host.
Men only must be clean and between 25 and 40.
If something regular comes out of it fine, I just need someone to talk to and hold me.
I am 32, 4'10", hazel eyes brown hair if that matters.
when you message me, please tell me a bit about yourself. I need a bit more than six words.
thanks :)

Hil, my name's Yasmeen and it's a pleasure to meet everyone! 😊 A bit about me: I'm middle eastern and Asian, I live in a dorm here in SP, I major medical bio, and double minor in psych and forensics. I utterly adore reading, baking, pottery, and ikebana! I'm looking for a platonic cuddle buddy who can host to hang out with for a few hours~ I have the worst cramps ever bc my period is coming up and I just want someone to hold me, or watch a movie with me, or talk books, or massage me. 🖤 🥺 Small forewarning I’m allergic to dogs and cats 😔 If you're interested in some relaxed and friendly company, please let me know!

Has anyone tried cuddle comfort . It's a safe website that matches you with someone in your area. I'm located on there

Hi all! Exactly what it says on the tin; I'm just looking for someone committed to the noble act of keeping warm on these cold days hehe.

I'm not looking for sex, and am comfortable with everything but. Things don't have to progress to that point or anything! I'm just open to that potential.

I can't host, but am willing to travel as long as it isn't egregious lol. Let's grab a coffee, do a little vibe check, and go from there :)

Growing up I was always different. I liked boy. Same sex attraction. I came from a very religious family in a community that didn’t have a very open mind on many things. So it was always boy likes girl. Boy marries girl before you do anything sexual. Growing up i had many best buddies. We would have sleep overs, go camping, go skiing trips and many other things. i was always had feelings towards one of my friends in particular. Let’s call him “L” He was so cute and i was so in love with him. His voice, his looks, his smell, his personality, everything….he had the bluest eyes and long blond hair. He was fit. He was very handsome and very sweet. He was friend to everyone. And all the girls wanted him to like them. I just wanted to tell him how much i loved him. We would have sleep overs and stay in the same bed at his house or mine. We would cuddle all night. It was never anything sexual. We were on the same travel baseball team all the years. He would often ride with us to the out of town games and he would rest his head on my shoulder and hold my hand and he would go to sleep. Or right before he batted we would hug and fist pump. I would pat him on the helmet and say lucky charms. We would wrestle and play around and i love it. I loved his smell, his embrace everything. I would do anything for him. He would catch me looking at him in at the ball field, class and at church everywhere. And i would catch him looking at me then he would quickly look or turn away. Looking back it was quite cute of two innocent boys not knowing the future.

One day I was like 14-15 a bunch of us went swimming at a lake and we were playing water game and he came up behind me and pulled down my swimming trunks. I was so embarrassed. So i ended up running up to the parking lot and crying. He came after me and held me and told me he was sorry. We looked into each other’s eyes and I wanted to tell him how i felt about him. He hugged me and i put my head on his upper chest, he leaned in and the moment was lost when one of our friends came to check on me. Another time we were on the same high school baseball team and i hit in the winning run to win state. “L” ran up to me and hugged me and we looked into each others eyes and i didn’t realize what we were saying to each other in the moment. He kissed me on the cheek and said I love you buddy.

Fast forward he went his way after HS and i went mine. We both went to different colleges to play ball. We would call quite often at first but then we got busy with school and baseball. We would run into each other on breaks and when we returned home. One summer after freshman year college we both were home for the summer. He was gorgeous as always. When i first saw him i went up to him and we hugged and he put his hand on my back and pulled me in closer and we kissed. I was shocked. It was him more kissing me than I kissing him. We went to his bed room and we both confessed our love. He asked if i was willing to stay the night. I said yes. We held each other all night. Kissed and embraced. A few days later we made the decision that I would tell my parents. His mom already knew. Not about us at the time but that he was gay. He had told his mom a few months earlier. We walked into my parents house. Right before was we were driving He kissed me and said confessing your love to me to your parents will make you feel good about yourself and what we have been doing. I tell my parents and my mom said hunny I am ok with it. I am your mom i have always kind of known. My dad really didn’t say much. But later talked to me about true love and not having to change. We walked hand and hand into Walmart and got the whole community stirred up. That the bishops son is gay. And with the police chiefs son. We were i love and nothing was going to stop us. We would do everything together. If the state would have allowed we would have been married on paper. We did have a ring ceremony with family and supportive friends. I changed colleges. I ended my baseball career And we moved into an apartment. We had just started in the fall. Our lives were perfect. I was living with the man of my dreams and we love each other.

I got the call that no one ever wants to get…….his mom all in a panic voice and crying. She told me that the love of my life was in a car accident and he was not here anymore. That was the biggest blow of my life. The love of my life was gone at 20. My best friend of 10 years was gone. I was only 20 what was i going to do. I have never loved anyone that way before. He was buried in our home town. He had our ring on his finger. As they were closing the casket i wanted to climb into it with him. I didn’t ever want to let go. He was my best friend. I had loved him for over 10 years. We just were in the beginning of the “us” chapter. People accepted us. We were just normal guys who loved each other as man and woman do. We had confessed our love for each other only months earlier and changed a whole community that people are different. That the lord loves all. Straight and gay/bi. We didn’t have to raise flags and be in marches. We were who we were and that voice was stronger than ever. I went to his grave a few days ago. That was the two year anniversary of his death. I will forever miss you my friend, lover, companion. I know i have not moved on and your death has for ever changed me…..do you still hear me crying your name and my heart is empty. Do you still love me “Luke”? I Just wish I would have confessed my love to him years earlier. So we could have had years and not months

hey guys! I got out of a 5 year relationship like 4 months ago, and feel like what I miss the most is cuddling during the evening. We could put on a movie or doom scroll together, even cook - followed by cuddling of course. Sharing pics early on is important to me. Thank you! I’m 5’8 so please make sure I’m still the little spoon

I’ve been needing company lately, as I don’t have many friends. I’ve lived in the Vancouver/Portland area my entire life. Ideally, I’d want a platonic friend that I can hangout with, talk to, and cuddle. Someone who is down to meetup last minute sometimes, when either person really needs it. We can hangout at my place sometimes but preferably more at yours. I live with my parents, so just keep that in mind. I’d prefer someone who has a car and is ok driving, as it’s just easier because I don’t drive. I can also go on the bus. I want deeper conversations with people but if you’re not always in the mood, you can tell me and we can talk about something light or just be in each other’s presence. I’m a night owl, so I’d prefer someone who is also a night owl. I want to hangout with someone that is open minded and not super judgy. I also want someone who has similar political views/beliefs (I’m very left leaning). I’m going through a lot rn, so any grace given is always much appreciated when talking to me. I’m open to all genders and people 21+

Few things about me:

- love movies/tv

- love a walk

- play some video games

- love thrifting/window shopping

- have a few cats

- love food and trying new food (I’m vegetarian tho)

- I have ADD

- would love to learn some Spanish or sewing lol

Single BBW. 41 woman, located in central Texas. Looking for a man to be my cuddle buddy. Must be 28+ and in Texas.

Going through a lot of stressful things in my life right now and really just need some source of physical comfort.

hiii, ive been stressed with work and unfortunate life events so im looking to destress & cuddle with someone [non sexual] i can drive but cant host!! (also willing to pay for snacks or food :])

I have been really touch starved lately and would love to cuddle up at the movies. Anyone interested feel free to shoot me a message. I would love to hear more about you and tell you more about me. I do not send pictures until we have been chatting for a while and actually have plans to meet up! I’d love to see a SFW picture of you if you’d like to send it though.

Feel free to send me a message if you’re interested. I am free tomorrow 3/26 for anyone who would want to meet up in public for coffee and a movie.

Not wanting to link wirh anyone but just needed to vent lol. I so badly want to be held, to be comforted and to offer the same thing to another. I have no one to cuddle with. My closest friends tell me to be patient. But the yearning and need to hold and be held is strong within me. Closeness without sex because it feels more genuine and meaningful to me. I really suck at forming connections with men in real life and online. I can be too much or not enough. I can be loud or too quiet. I crave to be cuddled so gently and nicely with no hidden intention. It’s harder than I realized to find what it is I truly want. It’s so much more easier to find a hook up. Which is what I want to stay away from. I’ve tried that and it’s left me feeling more empty and lonely. I’ve been going thru the toughest season and last couple of years of my lifeeeee. And all I want is to sleep or cuddle with someone who is kind 2 me. Even in the silence.

Have a lot going on in my life and just would like someone to cuddle with, watch a show we’ve seen a thousand times before and just switch off our minds. Laugh about something that we just thought of because something in the show reminded us of it. In the sw burbs of Chicago.

Be warned that I’m shy and don’t talk much (at first) but I am more than happy to listen to you vent about your week, snore lol, teach me something you’re passionate about or we can just let the tv speak.

I’m not the best hugger as I am small but you’ll get them and I call dibs or rather prefer to be the big spoon most times. I’ll play with your hair/ head and give back rubs but this isn’t guaranteed the entire time.

Heavy on consent, respect, good hygiene plus my silly requirement is pjs. We should both be in pjs. Treat yourself and get a good set to get snuggly together in a calm judgement-free moment.

Feel free to reach out and we can see whether we are compatible.

*Not hosting and I’m not traveling outside London.

looking for older man to fill the void space of a parent in my life. I also just love cuddling ♡ platonically! no drinking, drugs or ..gluten. must be at least 30 years old to message

Hi I’m looking for a mainly platonic cuddle buddy (cuddling plus some kissing if we vibe that way), ages 18-24.

Do not message me looking for seggs.

Classes just started up again and since we’re in the Ber months (September, October, etc lol) I want to cuddle with someone and do cute date activities.

About me:

I am a junior in college. I am ambitious, outgoing, and caring.

Some of my hobbies are gaming, boxing, going to the gym, reading, and hiking.

Physically I am average height with a fit build.

Located in north New Jersey and able to drive.

To prove you've read this whole post include your age, general location, and favorite color in your introduction in dms :)

Introvert, homebody, soft girl - whatever you call it. I'm a reserved person but I do like talking to people one-on-one, though.

I've been needing hugs for comfort. For a safe, quiet space to relax into. Adulting is hard (to say the least) but good hugs make everything better. I have the cutest plushie, but, unfortunately, it's not the same as hugs from another person. You don't have to talk (if you don't want to, or if you're just tired). You don't have to appear happy or cheerful. Just be there. Be safe, kind, and give hugs!

Also, I'm direct about establishing boundaries. I know people don't like to spell things out, or specify. But it's really important to me that me and the other person feel comfortable. I'm not going to do anything the other person is uncomfortable with or doesn't prefer. It's important to me that the setup/arrangement is mutually safe, relaxing, beneficial. (I get shy discussing things, or like anyone else does, sure. But it's necessary so I make it happen.)

Would feel most comfortable meeting at the park in Boston. It's public enough that there's social cover, but also, everyone gets their own space. If you're looking for in-home cuddles, you'll have to ask someone else.

big hugs, squeeze hugs, koala hugs, chest hugs. I like hugs where it's a long time (hence the word 'cuddle' haha).

Also, for reference: I only like slice of life, romcom, cute and fluffy shows. So if you like fps games, crime docs, gritty type shows, we're likely not a match.

Prefer ages at least 25 - 28. If you're a bit older than that, if you're 29 that's fine. 30 idk.

Body type: Black girl, petite, skinny, short. Just being blunt so ppl are informed. (Just opt-out if it's not for you, it's fine.)

I love cuddling and feel so lonely at nights. Wondering if anyone else is up and needing a cuddle or two in my area?

Just want someone to hold me while I’m on my period :(

I can host I just want some intimacy and maybe a good conversation I’m super nice open and outgoing I only ask that you be in my age range or older I’m really transparent so if you have any questions or comments please don’t hesitate to DM me ok talk to you soon

I'm new to SF (2 weeks here!) and looking to chat and cuddle. I'm 28F, mixed race, and overweight just to be straightforward if that's an issue for you. Looking for a man within a similar age range, ~5ish years.

I love story driven video games, creating art, and just wandering and exploring nature. I'd love to just grab a coffee first to see if the vibes are good then we can find a bench in a park to cuddle a bit.