In China? Keep an eye out for 'Man mums' giving hugs to young women in public for $3

In China? Keep an eye out for 'Man mums' giving hugs to young women in public for $3

A new trend in China has young women paying around 50 yuan ($7) for five-minute hugs from men called “man mums.” These short meetings happen through chat apps and take place in public places like subway stations and shopping malls. The service gives emotional comfort during stressful times. Women pick their hug partners based on things like kindness, patience, body type, and looks. The term “man mum” first meant muscular men who go to the gym on…