Meet the 'man mums' giving out free hugs in China

In China, women pay Rs 600 for 5 minutes of comfort from “Man Mums” who are considered to be strong, gentle guys who just want to give a kind hug.

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00:00Rupees 600 for a hug?

00:02No, it's not a scam.

00:03Young women in China are actually paying for 5 minutes of human touch.

00:07But not from just anyone.

00:09They're called man mums.

00:11Now, here's the fun part.

00:12According to the South China Morning Post,

00:14the term man mum first started as a joke.

00:17It was used for muscular men, basically gym guys with big arms.

00:20But now, it means something more.

00:22Today, a man mum is not just strong.

00:24He's also gentle, kind and patient.

00:27Someone who gives you a hug when life feels too heavy.

00:29However, these hugs aren't romantic.

00:31They're just for comfort when you're tired, sad or stressed out.

00:35Women find these man mums on chat apps,

00:37talk to them a little and meet in public places like shopping malls or metro stations.

00:41The price? About rupees 250 to 600.

00:44And the hug lasts about 3 to 5 minutes.

00:46It all started when a Chinese student posted on QQ.com.

00:50She said she was stressed with her thesis and just wanted a kind hug from a strong guy.

00:54Like the one she remembered from school.

00:56Her post went viral.

00:58Now, many women in big cities are doing just the same.

01:01They even choose huggers based on their manners, looks and how calm they seem.

01:05Some say it feels better than therapy because sometimes all you need is a good hug.

01:09So, would you pay for a hug?

01:11Let us know in the comments below.

01:12Let us know in the comments below.