Yeah, it is ridiculous. But if all you want is some hugging and cuddling, then you might as well go. Maybe they could set you up so that you only cuddle with one person instead of being in a big group or something. It'd be sort of like having a hooker, without all the sex. Heck, you could probably hire someone to do just that.

I mean, if you want an actual meaningful relationship to go along with it, then you're stuck with the painful choice of having to go out and meet other people, but from the sound of this thread it sounds like you're all just wishing for warm bodies to keep you from being lonely at night.