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Stern Launches Virginity Auction

Posted Sep 9, 08 11:20 AM CDT in Gossip 

(Newser) – Howard Stern today kicked off the auction of a 22-year-old woman’s virginity. The woman says she wants to use the money to pay for a master’s degree in family therapy, reports the New York Daily News.. "We live in a capitalist society. Why shouldn't I be allowed to capitalize on my virginity?" asked the pseudonymous “Natalie Dylan.”

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Radio host Howard Stern attends a Cinema Society screening of "Stop-Loss" at the IFC Center, Thursday, March 20, 2008 in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Radio host Howard Stern and girlfriend Beth Ostrosky attend a Cinema Society screening of "Stop-Loss" at the IFC Center, Thursday, March 20, 2008 in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Radio personality Howard Stern kicked off an auction for a 22-year-old woman's virginity today.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)
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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? - Dennis Hof, owner of Nevada's Bunny Ranch brothel

Some people may condemn me. But I think this is empowering. I'm using what I have to better myself. - Natalie Dylan, virgin in question

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