Why did I seek out a paid male companion? I missed myself. Years of caregiving, a loveless marriage, and perimenopause left me unseen and unraveling. Seeking a male companion felt terrifying, yet necessary—a chance to feel touch, intimacy, and aliveness again. What I found was safety, laughter, connection… and the rediscovery of a part of me I thought was gone.

If you’re reading this, you’ve already started the journey to sexual empowerment. Want to know how it ends? Read on for my own transformation, which will hopefully inspire you to continue on your path to personal pleasure.