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T H E

C U D D L E S U T R A

An Unabashed Celebration of the Ultimate Intimacy

ROB GRADER

Copyright © 2007 by Rob Grader

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Karen,

Come cuddle with me.

A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S

As impossible as it is to cuddle by yourself, try writing a book alone. It just cannot be done. Here are the very special and wonderful people who have embraced the idea of the Cuddle Sutra and helped me create it: First and foremost to my wife Karen, words are not enough to express my gratitude not only for being my constant cuddling companion, but truly the inspiration and co-creator of this book (not to mention a heck of a good proofreader). I will cuddle with you now and always. And to my newest cuddling partner, my baby boy Roscoe, you have brought new dimensions to my life and to my cuddling. I am also grateful for the encouragement and assistance of Ken Bolden, Steve Harper, Paul Dinas, Deb Werksman, Rebecca Kilbreath, Megan Dempster and everyone at Sourcebooks. Additionally, there is a long list of friends and family members who are always willing to listen to and support my kooky ideas: my family, including Mom, Dad, Jeff, Lisa, Emily, Sally, Jonas, Stu, Ellen, Jessica, Michelle, Scott, Trish, Lulu, Elaine, Maxine, Gary, Joe, and Marybeth; and my extended family of friends: Billy, Bill, Sue, Mark, Danny, Suzi, Chiori, Shari, Bob, Patricia, Janice, Michael, Helen, as well as all my friends at Bliss Spa and Madison Plaza.

I offer you all my deepest thanks and tightest hugs!

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Acknowledgments	v
Introduction	1
The Three TÕs of Cuddling	6
A Note about Positions and Descriptions	7

Part One: Private Displays of Affection	11
Chapter 1: Bedroom Boogie: Cuddling in Bed	13
We spend about a third of our lives in bed, giving us
time to explore the many varieties of bedroom
cuddling positions that range from traditional to the
seemingly acrobatic.
Come to Papa	15
681Ú2	17

Lap of Luxury	19
Main Squeeze	21
Melting Butter	23
Tug OÕ Love	25
Cherry Popsicles	27
The X Factor	29
Breakfast in Bed	31
9:30 P.M.	33
Spooning	35
Forking	37
Through the Woods	39
Two Pillows	41
The Husband	43
Cheek to Cheek	45

Chapter 2: Couch Canoodling: Snuggling on the Sofa	47
Whether watching TV, having a heart-to-heart
discussion, or reading the Sunday paper, these
positions take multitasking to a whole new level.
Surf & Snuggle	49
Sardines	51
The Times Together	53
Two Peas in a Pod	55
Ticklish Delight	57
Horizontal Hold	59
Splish Splash	61
The Layer Cake	63
The Most Comfy Chair	65
Lean Two	67
The Matching Pillow Set	69
T•te ˆ T•te	71