
Creative response to financial struggles
Monique Jeremiah, a 37-year-old Canadian woman who experienced financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, is the subject of one story that has recently garnered public notice. Monique had to come up with creative ways to make ends meet after being left alone following a split and experiencing an unexpected loss of income. Her answer was to rent out one side of her bed to random people, a trend that is currently trending on the internet.
The rise of 'Hot Bedding' as a side hustle
The practice, known as "hot bedding," entails two unconnected people sharing a bed, typically with explicit agreements or rotating schedules. Monique was shocked by the strong demand once she started marketing her communal sleeping area at a reasonable nightly charge. This side project developed into a substantial source of revenue over time, allegedly assisting her in making up to $50,000 per month at its height.
Monique emphasized that the arrangement had explicit boundaries: all engagement, including hugging, had to be mutually agreed upon, and there was no requirement for physical contact. Her candor about the experience has sparked intense discussion; some have criticized it for raising privacy and safety issues, while others have applauded the creativity and even revealed their own comparable endeavors.