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Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care

By Elizabeth Nash in Madrid

Evelyn Duenas: 'It's a great sacrifice, but I'm doing it for my mother'

Evelyn Duenas: 'It's a great sacrifice, but I'm doing it for my mother'

A young woman living in Valencia has put her virginity up for auction to pay for care for her mother who is suffering from Alzheimer's.

Evelyn Duenas, 28, originally from Ecuador, is selling her virginity to the top bidder on a Latin American website that mostly deals with puppies and second-hand iPhones, setting a reserve price of €15,000 (£13,000).

"It's a great sacrifice, but I'm doing it for my mother. I don't think it will solve all my problems, but it will give me some financial stability," Ms Duenas said. "I don't care what people think." She works as a cleaner and hopes there will be enough money left over to fund studies in medicine.

She has imposed strict conditions on the man who would deflower her. He must have a medical certificate proving his good health, must use a condom and may only stay with her for one night. She will allow "no kisses or caresses", and will attend the rendezvous in a hotel of her choice accompanied by a trusted friend. Her appeal may have touched the heart of the Ecuadorean government, which is reportedly "analysing the possibility" of contributing to her mother's care in Ecuador or to her studies, to prevent her resorting to such a desperate measure.

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[info]emdean64 wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 08:37 am (UTC)
Is Mr Berlusconi reading this?
Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]famulla wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 09:01 am (UTC)
The Church of England unveils a two-in-one wedding and baptism liturgy today as it seeks to make peace with families ?living in sin?. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ... Sorry this is the Pope's page I am truly sorry..
Yes The Virgin girl Evelyn Duenas, 28, He he he he he heh h ha h ha hahhahah These days 15 is too old ha hahh ha h aha h ah SIR Brenson will be very upset that is his trade mark Virgin train, Virgin moblie, Virgin plane, Virgin raodmaops , virgin this Virgin that all Virgin HE makes BOMB out of Virgin Please execuse my spellings I am going for sex ha ha hh hah ahhah ooops
I thank you
Firozali A. Mulla

Re: Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]kirbs_dog wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 09:29 am (UTC)
Dear Firozali A. Mulla,

I am so intrigued to know what makes you tick...your comments always make me laugh or at least ponder. Who are yoooouu?

Kind Regards,

Kirbs
Re: Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]famulla wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 12:18 pm (UTC)
Kind Regards,
Kirbs
I am PhD in economics and please dont give regards Send cash Oh How I love the smell of the new coins they slide so fine in the virgins? Sorry I mean ATM NO parkings LOOK you are getting too personal Please stop this dirty words. I love to have a good laugh cause WE Have GLOOM all places How we have GYAS then knives in UK Police buy guns and shoot fucks I means ducks they miss and why do I have to pay fro the TAX returns too. But I love you all Honest I do. My DAD is OBAMMAA s friend Not of USA but he is from Fiji Land the date line where we date all all ALL and produce many cows and churn the milk into butter then we throw these into Tuna fish But UK does not like this So I eat some send some to you HOAKAY love firozali a mulla
Re: Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]nippooon wrote:
Friday, 24 July 2009 at 12:51 pm (UTC)
You're a Ph.d?? that's a good joke! ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Re: Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]famulla wrote:
Friday, 24 July 2009 at 12:59 pm (UTC)
It is very hard to believe when i am the one i say and smile all the way as PhD are supposed to be snobs Are they not But they are humans like you and I. Take that from me. I love you buddy I loke to smile and no offnces at all. That takes good care of CRM.
I thank you FULL Name Firozali A Mulla PhD when I put that i get abuses So I do not
Re: Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]kirbs_dog wrote:
Friday, 24 July 2009 at 04:49 pm (UTC)


Firozali A Mulla,

You see the fun in life and yet lace your nonsensical rhetoric with grave undertones. What FUN!
I salute you and your witterings!

Kind Cash,

KIRBS
Re: Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]famulla wrote:
Friday, 24 July 2009 at 04:54 pm (UTC)
Jim and Bob are golfing. Jim slices his ball deep into a wooded ravine and climbs down in search of it.
I love you all That is true I get thrill out ofthe blogs I am everywhere.
Jim spots something shiny. As he gets closer, he realizes that the shiny object is an 8-iron in the hands of a skeleton lying near an old golf ball.
Jim calls out to Bob in an agitated voice, "Hey Bob, I got trouble down here."
Bob calls out, "What's the matter Jim?"
Jim shouts back, "Throw me my 7-iron. You can't get out of here with an 8-iron."
I thank you Firozali A Mulla
Re: Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]daveycooper wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 10:45 am (UTC)
I agree, Firozali A. Mulla is probably the best writer in The Independent, although I must admit, I am more of a Daily Telegraph man.

Firozali, I thank you.
Re: Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]famulla wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 12:10 pm (UTC)
daveycooper (daveycooper)
Encore does not go to me It goes to the guys like likr you report and give us this sad news OH how sad that i was too once a virgin man I made one mistake I married a GAY the divorce cast me millions of Zimbabwe notes in a wheel barrows(included) and lots of cows hooves I thank you dolls and guys I do I love you I would love to marry all But My mom she no agree She say ten enough no more too many kids make house noise and warm Brown no live he cuts the housing light wires water luu water Firozali A Mulla
Or London.
[info]ron_broxted wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 09:25 am (UTC)
15 grand a cherry? You're having a laugh. Why wasn't Jesus born in Belfast? God could not find 3 wise men or a virgin.
Virgin, healthy price
[info]phonybliar wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 10:05 am (UTC)
WTF ?

This female is tagging herself as no better than a pigs corpse in a butcher's shop on a slab.
Where is the meats government seal of approval and fit for purpose stamp on its rear (i.e. it's a virgin and has no communicable diseases). Also is she discriminating against the lesbian community or is she willing to entertain that as well. What if the bid came from a conglomerate, is that something she has already considered ?

Anyone surely considering entering into the bid for this would take one look at the reserve price and die laughing.
I can well imagine that people who are into these sort of things would find plenty of meat in South America and other under developed countries for a lot less.

Sounds like the only medical exams she will be taking will be internal medical ones.

Ecuador you should be 'prouder n shlt'! Not!
Re: Virgin, healthy price
[info]ancientoneuk wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 06:26 pm (UTC)
"What if the bid came from a conglomerate"

Now there's a thought, would they have to work out the average time then divvy that time up between say six?

Crikey, the poor girl would go from mouse's ear roll to ripped out fireplace in one go.
Woman to auction virginity to pay for her mother's care
[info]pozac wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 10:21 am (UTC)
I smell a rotton fish! Now that everyone knows what she is we can haggle about the price.
Sylvio?
[info]mowfalmighty wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 10:44 am (UTC)
emdean64
I dont know about Sylvio being the right the man for the job; he does seem to favour attractive teenage blondes rather than frumpy 20 something brunettes. Also he might have an issue with wearing a condom and may well demand that the 'trusted friend' join in the action.
She's a bit rough looking
[info]kuma2000 wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 12:03 pm (UTC)
But I could do with 15 grand, where do I sign up?
Virgin
[info]rawismalky wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 12:32 pm (UTC)
£13,000 for sex witha virgina nd no kisses or cuddling. Silvio got it kinky with an expert for way less than that.
Also does she promise not to do the recently de-flowered virgin special and call you upa t 2am screaming down the phone "Why won't you answer my calls?! You told me you loved me you bastard!".
You'd be better going for an upmarket number like Silvio did, then you'll have change from your £13,000 for a couple of Gregg's Steak bakes and a litre of Absolut to cleanse your conscience on the way home.
She's a bit rough looking..Or London. Belfast YOU do not trust your girls???
[info]famulla wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 12:41 pm (UTC)
15 grand a cherry? You're having a laugh. Why wasn't Jesus born in Belfast? God could not find 3 wise men or a virgin.
ron_broxted wrote:
But I could do with 15 grand, where do I sign up?
kuma2000 wrote:
That is a bad taste NO Jesus please
sign here
$$$$$$$2.. per go You full name and address
I thank you
Firozali A.Mulla
No kisses or caresses?
[info]elprawn wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 05:55 pm (UTC)
For 15 grand? I suppose some extravagant businessman might make a bid.
She should be so lucky...
[info]ancientoneuk wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 06:23 pm (UTC)
13K, a years wages for some people, to be the first?

This is indicative of how sad our world has become, sad that she feels she's worth it and looking at that picture, its not as if she's a supermodel or something and sad that men will consider doing it...

And whilst she is demanding certification, can there also be a demand that she is "virgo intacto"?

After all, a "seamstress" stitch can renew that status any time and this reminds me of scams pulled by Victorian brothel keepers who used to sell "virgins" as it was believed that a virgin girl would cure syphillis and other venereal diseases, its all very good trusting her word but this sounds so odd.

But its her body and if she feels she can prostitute herself just the once and find a sap to pay that sort of money.. but sooner or later she will find the need for quick cash again, will it become easier then too to sell herself with each time?
[info]hitch2 wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 07:33 pm (UTC)
Anyone can get a really good looking model who knows what she's doing for a fraction of that cost..... on what planet does this munter live???

(Sorry, I had to use thagt word - munter - I love it! haha)
this is murder
[info]ebbi581 wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 09:22 pm (UTC)
we should be ashamed of ourselves while these drastic actions have to be taken to save someone“s life.
is this what humanity is about?? is this what we“ve come to in 21st century???
it makes me sick to see this, if this is not murder then what is?? if this is not genocide and mass destruction of human dignity then what is although i have highest respect for this woman but no one should have to go through this indignity and humiliation.
Sad...
[info]golfthistle wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 09:38 pm (UTC)
Even in the area where I live, it would be possible to find assistance for the care of her mother.
There are even organizations who have volunteers who would help.
Vaya con Dios!
i'm sorry but at 28
[info]casrobinson wrote:
Thursday, 23 July 2009 at 11:02 pm (UTC)
she isn't going to be a virgin!

Surely it's not possible?!

Aside from this - she will always be looked down on by her community as a prossie.
photo please
[info]sallanne wrote:
Sunday, 26 July 2009 at 10:43 am (UTC)

I'd insist on a photo if I was her!. Just a thought Ms Duenas.
iq test
[info]iq47 wrote:
Monday, 27 July 2009 at 04:07 pm (UTC)
LACKING OF COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
[info]fag20000 wrote:
Friday, 31 July 2009 at 11:23 am (UTC)
she is deseprately seeking help just like many others who fall in the same mode ,but not exposed to the media.

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