Do you remember your first time?  Most people recall an awkward experience between two people who had no idea what they were doing, no proverbial fireworks, the earth moved (but no more than usual).  And that’s if you even remember it at all.  Idealistically I could put a price tag on it, but since I gave it away that price does not matter.  It’s not like I can go back though my taxes and claim a deduction for a donation I made. 

This brings me to all this fuss in the news about this Sacramento State co-ed who has decided to turn what people generally give away into her most valuable asset.  The irony, this truly is the worlds oldest profession and people continue to do it to this day, regardless of social status, but ince it can not be taxed or regulated we find it morally wrong.  Women have had their virginity sold to the highest bidder for ages (we now call it marriage).  Daughters were used as political and economic tools to align families, maintain wealth, and create partnerships.

So, why all the fuss about this 22 year old woman who has graduated from college and decided to use her virginity to provide her with financial security.  Unlike most girls her age who seek these things in the institution of marriage, she recognizes that the best bang (pun intended) for a buck is not marriage.

Sex has and continues to be one of the highest commodities traded.  We all remember the addage “Sex Sells”, because it does.  From Disney to Playboy, sex or the lack thereof, is a promotional tool used to market to a specific audience.  I would not be surprised if we find out down the line that the US government provided funds to Disney for their artists to promote selibacy.  It is not like the company has any religious convictions, but it is significanlty more profitable for them and their employees if they are marketable to their target audience as well as their audience’s parents.

So back to the question…how much was yours worth?  Considering the current rate, I was drastically underpaid!  

food for thought