America's favorite madam, Heidi Fleiss, moved to Nevada recently. In her new home, about 80 miles from Las Vegas, she plans to take a stab at the infrastructure of Nevada's sex trade. The state's brothels have long since catered to the desires of men, but now Fleiss is trying to revamp this convention by announcing, "I am opening up a stud farm."

Cherry Patch Ranch, where Fleiss will become hostess, is located in Crystal, Nevada. One might be hard-pressed to find the town marked on any map, though it does exist, just east of Devil's Hole. The homely get-a-way's Web site offers the following directions: "Straight out U.S. 95. North to Highway 160, and turn left. You'll see a flashing light." Might that be the buzzing flicker of neon?

In 1995, Fleiss was convicted for her involvement in a prostitution ring in California. She served nearly two years in prison for her crime, which is legal here in Nevada. But since Fleiss is a convicted felon, Nye county's brothel licensing board may deny her the right to work. Hopefully, that will not happen. She just needs to avoid tax evasion this time around.

Fleiss's new position obviously is not money-driven, for she sold her personal story to Paramount Studios last year for 5 million dollars. She is simply propelled by the passion she holds for her business expertise. Her Web site states: "Her knowledge and understanding of the male and female psyche was gained by becoming the most well-known Madam of all time." And before long, her influence in the state might even become quite palpable. The high-gloss prostitute trading cards handed out on the Strip may soon feature hunks. There are a few male strip shows in the city, yes, but women will now be offered the option of having more than just her fancy tickled.

How will it all work? Will the gigolos be sterile? Will there be an extra fee for wanting to talk afterward? What of cuddling? In any case, Fleiss says that she is "going to have the sexiest men on earth. Women are going to love it." Prostitution is not the most respectable occupation, but if the clientele largely shifts to the female demographic, will social opinion be altered? After all, if women, the mothers of our future, become patrons, prostitution would have to be rendered moral and regarded with acceptance.

Fleiss, master of psychology, is conspiring within the status quo, attempting to lead a change in consciousness, of which she will undoubtedly seat herself as queen upon usurpation. And one day, as a result, the open discussion of sex will be OK. One-night stands will be OK. Sex for money will be OK.

A new sexual revolution is imminent.

Issue: 12/01/2005
Section: Opinion
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