Melanie had never experienced intimacy until she enlisted the services of a sex worker. She even lost her virginity at 43 and explains her approach.
Melanie Hawkes suffers from a rare disease and has been confined to a wheelchair since she was young.
She confided in her new experience with sexuality in an interview with the Australian magazine Take 5.
In 2022, when she was experiencing severe neck tension following an episode of COVID, the massage her companion gave her for therapeutic purposes awakened her senses.
“She started massaging my neck and back and I loved the feel of her soft hands. Even though it was just a massage, it was the first time someone had touched me so intimately,” the Australian told Take 5.
Seeing that she liked being touched, the clerk asked Melanie if she had ever considered using a disabled sex worker. “I was one,” said his spokesman.
Stunned by the confidence, Melanie came up with the idea. “COVID made me realize that life was too short. Excited, I started looking online for a sex worker,” says the 40-something woman in her story for Take 5.
At $400 an hour depending on the service offered, Melanie was disappointed not to see the men’s faces online. Then she comes across a photo that she likes. Chayse was “great” and he had experience with the disabled. She contacts him.
“He looked so optimistic and friendly that I immediately felt comfortable. We discussed it,” explains Melanie.
Chayse suggested a two-hour massage with him. Melanie made an appointment the following month. With the help of her counselor, she dressed up and even got some sexy lingerie for her date.
“He was also handsome in person. The two hours flew by,” says the Australian.
Melanie makes a new appointment with Chayse at her house this time because it’s easier. She and he offer each other a long moment of intimacy. It was an exciting three hours, says Melanie.
Now she and Chayse see each other regularly. The 43-year-old has found confidence and a way to empower herself.
“[Chayse] opened up a world to me that I had missed for so long. I love every minute,” she told Take 5.
“I know some people will judge me, but it’s easy to judge when you’re not disabled. You don’t know what it is.”
“People I care about support me and I’m happier than ever,” Melanie concludes.