I can’t imagine any cuddle being antiquated, but speaking as someone who is himself antiquated (56 y.o.), I’ve always preferred cuddles with as much contact as possible. That’s what makes spooning as alluring as it is. Similarly, sitting in my lap facing away is nice, but thanks to an infinitely adjustable ergonomic chair, sitting in my lap and facing me allows for some very pleasant and intense contact. If you get the seat to the proper height and with just a bit of a tilt (both front up or down work as they shift weight differently, so do both, switching periodically to provide nuance) and the arms forward to provide leg clearance but still in position and at the proper height to allow lift, and if you exercise due caution with the back release (do not release with the center of gravity towards the back, but with weight properly centered it allows for deeper….well, I think you may get the picture), well I’m hardly talking merely cuddling anymore, but give it a try, experiment and keep adjusting….it certainly works for us. Wait a minute…..ergo chairs are modern, so that’s modern cuddling (and beyond) and everything else is antiquated, right? Hey, did I win this one? No matter….I feel like a winner when we cuddle, etc., in this manner. Hey @sccrowell, I’m sure you could use a break…come on over here and have a seat. What? Remove the arms completely?! Ah…OK! Better wrap your arms around my neck tight, and no, those are not in my way there and yes, don’t worry, I’ll sneak a breath here and there…now hold on tight and….whoopee! You guys can move on now.