Metro station, shopping mall or a crowded gathering... women are paying so much money for just five minutes of hug, what is the reason?
- byManasavi
- 08 Jun, 2025

China Paid Hugs Trend In China, the trend of hugging man mums is increasing among women and girls struggling with stress. These man mums are strong and soft-hearted men who give comfort by hugging. Meetings are fixed through chat apps where about 600 rupees are charged for a 5-minute hug.
A new custom is emerging in China. Women and girls of the country wish to hug "man mums" to get relief from stress. These "man mums" are those people who give a feeling of softness and comfort in their strong arms.
These meetings are fixed through chat apps and often take place in common places like malls or metro stations. The price of this five-minute 'magic hug' is around 50 yuan i.e. about 600 rupees. But a five-minute hug can soothe the hearts of Chinese women in stressful times.
What is the meaning of man mums?
Earlier, "man mums" meant strong men who go to the gym, but now this word is used for those men who, along with strength, also have a soft attitude and patience towards women.
According to the South China Morning Post, these people give comforting hugs to women with their warmth and patience. Especially girls who are burdened with studies or jobs, lighten the burden of their hearts by hugging them.
A stressed student recently wrote online that she wants to hug a kind and healthy "man mum" to get relief from the pressure of her thesis. She wrote, "I was hugged once in school, and I felt very relaxed. We can just hug for five minutes at the metro station."
Hug is available in exchange for money
Her post became so famous that it received more than one lakh comments. Most hugs take place in places like metro stations or shopping malls. They cost between 20 and 50 yuan (Rs 250 to Rs 600).
One woman said she met a "man mums" after working three hours of overtime. He hugged her for three minutes and listened to her complain about her boss while patting her on the shoulder.