Why did you decide to pose for Playboy after all this time?
--Lynn, Upper West Side
I spent the last two years trying to be known as anything other than a prostitute. You might find this shocking, but it’s kind of hard to live down. When the news originally broke in 2008, someone suggested posing for Playboy. But I just couldn’t do it. I guess I thought it would make things worse for me. That was, until the photos started to surface. Those stupid little
cellphone pictures were everywhere — blown up and plastered on newspapers, this one included.
The truth is, I have never been ashamed of my sexuality. It’s who I am — for better or worse. That said, I sincerely regret my former profession. That goes without saying. But posing for Playboy gave me the opportunity to regain a sense of control.
These aren’t photos I texted to someone. They’re not stupid mistakes I made years ago. These photos are done beautifully. I’m very happy with them and I am happy and honored to be a part of the Playboy family.
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Being exposed closed a lot of doors for me. I can’t exactly become a third-grade teacher, which was something I always wanted to do if music didn’t work out. On the other hand, it opened others, like this advice column.
So many people have reached out to me and I feel honored to give them advice, be it on sex and dating or how to know when their children might be going through some trouble. At 25, I have the opportunity to tell young women what I’ve gone through and encourage them to make healthy decisions. I want them to learn from my mistakes. What I say will have an effect on their lives, and I understand how important that is.
At the end of the day, I’m just trying to make the most of my situation and build an honest life for myself. But I’m also having fun in the process.
Yes, the scandal catapulted me in front of the world. But it’s my brain and what I have to say that will allow me to succeed.
To those of you with open minds, I hope you enjoy the magazine. To those of you with issues, well, all I can say is what’s right for some isn’t always right for all. We’re all made differently. It keeps things interesting.
The May issue of
Playboy magazine is out now
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