Samantha Hess, shown here cuddling as the "little spoon," is a professional cuddler and co-organizer of the world's first cuddling convention -- Cuddle Con -- which takes place Valentine's Day in ...

PORTLAND, Oregon (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Just in time for Valentine's Day, "Cuddle-Con" hits Portland, Oregon. More than 100 people are expected to attend what's being billed as the world's first-ever ...

(WTNH)– Cuddling is usually left to couples but there’s a business out in Oregon that offers cuddles for a fee and now a convention. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, they are holding a “Cuddle Con” ...

PORTLAND, OR (KTRK) -- Many singles will opt out of spending Valentine's Day alone this Saturday and spend the day with a complete stranger instead. More than 100 people are set to attend an event in ...

(CNN) — For most of her life, Kimberly Jensen has spent Valentine’s Day alone. But on Saturday she will be cuddling up to a complete stranger. The 47-year-old, who is perpetually single, is one of ...

Singles looking for a little affection on Valentine's Day can get some much-needed physical contact at this year's first annual Cuddle Convention. But don't get any bright ideas because the event is ...

PORTLAND, OR -- Many singles will opt out of spending Valentine's Day alone this Saturday and spend the day with a complete stranger instead. More than 100 people are set to attend an event in ...

Any strange Portland event is bound to get its fair share of critique -- especially in the Oregonlive comment section -- but this past weekend one event invoked a particular amount of ire: Cuddle Con.