Stunning 27-year-old Elizabeth Raine – who does not use her real name and claims to be American – was selling herself to the highest bidder.
But in a blog post on Thursday she revealed she wanted to “stop this kerfuffle” in order to focus back on her medical training.
Elizabeth wrote: “With the blessings of my management and the high bidders, I have decided to put a stop to this kerfuffle (to describe it nicely) and return my focus to my medical training.
“I still do possess some spitefully strong beliefs about virginity, prostitution, and a woman’s right to do as she damned pleases, but school is my first priority (as it has been for my entire life).”
Her aim was to become make a “sharp transition from virgin to literal whore” and raise a substantial wad of cash in the process.
Originally she posted sexy online pictures of herself with her face carefully covered before deciding to ‘go public’ to raise the bids, despite fearing she will be kicked out of university.
Because selling sex is largely illegal in the USA, she hired an agent based in Sydney, Australia, “where very relaxed prostitution laws will permit this exchange”.
Speaking to Sydney radio station Kiis 1065, she said: “I am still a virgin, there’s a bunch of really normal reasons for instance, being busy, not focusing on boys, I’m very ambitious.
“I like to focus on me – I know that sounds selfish, maybe just a lot of bad luck.”
She described the auction – for a 12-hour date which will include her first sexual experience – as a “sharp transition from virgin to literal whore”.
Introducing herself online, she says: “I am a sensually stunning, highly educated and charismatic American woman who has placed a 12-hour date with me atop the auction block.
“And did I mention I’m a virgin? Yes, that’s right; I have made the bold (but not thoughtless) decision to auction off my virginity. I hope you are intrigued!
“My identity will be kept a secret from all but the final bidder. I think you will discover I am a unique, captivating, and truly remarkable young lady, virginity aside.
“I am not under the slightest bit of financial pressure and instead view this to be a practical financial opportunity.
“At the ripe age of 27, virginity fits me like a glove. It is unexpected and unconventional, yet exhilarating and empowering.
“I do not believe it is a sacred gift that should be reserved for the man I love, nor is it a testament to my honour or virtue.”
Asked in an interview what kind of man she hopes will take her virginity, she said: “The most money is mainly what I’m looking for.”
In the blog post announcing her decision to scrap the auction, she added: “This does not mean I do not care about the people I have met along the way.
“The heap of life lessons I have been given, the personal transformation that could not be helped, and the social causes that I have discovered.
“All of these things have real meaning, as opposed to the money.
“And while this experience has had its ups and downs (and yes, this past week was a down), I am truly so much better for it.
“And this is not the end of my story, only the end of my auction.”
