SAN DIEGO, CA - A San Diego woman who is conducting an online auction to give up her virginity says bidding has reached $5.6 million with more than 10,000 responses.
The 22-year old student is using a fake name, Natalie Dylan, for her "business opportunity," as she calls it.
The top offer comes from a 39-year old Australian businessman.
"A lot of media are saying I'm doing this to pay for school — school is definitely one of the things I'm going to put this money to but I see this as a really good business opportunity," Miss Dylan said.
"I wanted to get my masters degree and will put some of this money toward that but it was not the reason I decided to do it."
Her story got worldwide attention last September following an appearance on the notorious Howard Stern radio show.
"We live in a capitalist society. Why shouldn't I be allowed to capitalize on my virginity?" said Dylan during an interview in September when she said she hoped the bidding would hit $1 million.
The woman, who has earned a bachelor degree in women's studies at Sacramento State University, now wants to start a master's degree in marriage and family therapy.
The online auction site eBay turned her down so the auction is taking place at a Nevada brothel, the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, where her sister is working to pay off her college debts.
Dylan said she's not looking for marriage, but "this is a one-night-only offer."
Dylan said her auction is not like eBay and she will get the final say on who wins.
