Woman Auctions Her Virginity To Pay For College

College Auction A 22-year-old woman is publicly auctioning her virginity to pay for her college education sparking a heated online debate about sex and morality.

by Associated Press

Published: Fri, September 12, 2008 - 8:44 am CST Last Updated: Fri, September 12, 2008 - 8:47 am CST

LOS ANGELES (Sept. 11) - A 22-year-old woman in the United States is publicly auctioning her virginity to pay for her college education, sparking a heated online debate about sex and morality.
The student from San Diego, California, who is using the pseudonym Natalie Dylan for "safety reasons," said she had no moral dilemma with her decision and found it "empowering."
But few bloggers sided with her and some suspected her intentions.
"I don't think auctioning my virginity will solve all my problems," she told celebrity television show The Insider on Wednesday. "But it will create some financial stability. I'm ready for the controversy, I know it will come along. I'm ready to do this."
"We live in a capitalist society. Why shouldn't I be allowed to capitalize on my virginity?" she added.
The woman, who has earned a bachelor degree in women's studies and now wants to start a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, is hoping the bidding will hit $1 million.
The online auction site eBay turned her down so the auction will take place at a Nevada brothel, the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, where her sister is working to pay off her college debts.
The date for the auction was not immediately available.
In a flurry of media interviews and appearances, she admitted that her mother, a fourth grade teacher, does not agree with her decision. Many on the Internet also disapprove.
"Maybe this is the conservative in me coming out, but this seems so wrong," wrote one blogger, Mike. "Isn't this prostitution?"
"I must say I feel sad for the future of our society," said Mike from Montclair State University in New Jersey.
"What disgusts me about this whole thing is the fact that she is promoting it so heavily. It seems less about having some guy pay for her virginity and more about trying to get her 15 minutes and a reality show," said a blogger called "Ent Lawyer."
She does have her supporters -- not surprisingly Dennis Hof, owner of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch.
"I think it's a tremendous idea. Why lose it to some guy in the backseat of a Toyota when you can pay for your education?" he told reporters.

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shihtzuman Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 9:19 pm

Probably a Hoax

rosepetal Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 9:00 pm

The wife, that was so sweet. i think its really remarkable in this day and time that she is still a virgin at 22. her sister works at the ranch. this could be a hoax.

hardattackrn1969 Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 7:08 pm

A million dollars for her virginity. Maybe some of us should find the guys who took ours and see if we can fight it out in court for what is due us. What is scary is who will win out on this… some toothless, bald, hairy bear of a man who weighs 400lbs and has bad body odor. LOL

barefootangel Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 4:23 pm

With I. D.

BamaBob Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 4:16 pm

This is outrageous and completely disgusting!!!
. Will she take a check?

barefootangel Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 3:37 pm

Maybe you are trying to say what they said about cheap girls in my younger years, “why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free.” what this girl is doing is wrong. A prostitute is called the same no matter her price.. jmo

sjcmom365 Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 2:36 pm

I agree with everyone on here about this just being plain wrong!

What I guess what I really want to know is why would someone pay her 1 million dollars, when they can get it for next to nothing?? I am not sure how to put what I really want to say into words that wont get my hand slapped..lol..

treese Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 2:22 pm

how do you bid/?

Deswar Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:22 pm

Wouldn’t want her as my therapist for sure.

The wife Says:

Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 1:18 pm

Let’s see, it has been almost forty-four years since my wedding night. Look out, Hubby, you owe me one million plus forty-four years of interest. Pay up and we can take a really nice vacation for our anniversary. I love you, Honey.

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