A sign at the entrance to the campus reads 'Center for the Scientific Advancement of Women's Sexual Health'. The facility itself is shielded from the street and entrance by a privacy fence which also surrounds the various parking areas. Pulling up to the 'client' lot, I am met by a guard who asks to see my paperwork. As he confirms the papers I have given him, he asks "Will you have any visitors joining you today?" and then without letting me reply, he continues "If so, they will need to park down in the other lot and will have to be on an approved list. This is your last opportunity to get someone added you may have forgotten." I tell him that there will be nobody else and he nods handing me back the paperwork with a parking pass on top. "Place this pass in your windshield and park in the space designated. The spaces are color coded and numbered so please ensure you are in the proper spot or you risk having your vehicle towed. Please leave all valuables locked inside the vehicle, all you will need is the paperwork I handed back and one form of ID. There are absolutely no recording devices allowed in the facility."
The facility is huge and very modern. Walking through the door and taking it all in, I'm greeted by the receptionist. "Hello Ms. Yates, I am Sabrina and I will be your sponsor this morning. May I call you Jennifer?" I give a simple smile, "Yes, that is fine".
As she comes from around the desk, I instantly feel over dressed. Her masculine haircut contradicts the soft girlish face and her large breast fighting against the fabric of her dress. She is in a gray zip front sweater dress that appears to be two sizes too small and hugs her body. She has a petite frame that is absent of curves with the exception of her breast.
Picking up a clipboard and analyzing it briefly, "If you'll please follow me, we will get you all set up and start the process". She grabs a key card and leads me to an office. With a quick swipe of the card, the lights on the reader flash and she opens the door. "Please, have a seat and we'll get all the legal stuff finalized. This is the boring part but we should be able to get through it quickly."
"It was explained to you that this is a research center with emphasis on women's sexual health and that you will be exposed to an experimental drug, delivered in gas form? You will be compensated very fairly for taking part in these trials which are in their last phase of testing before being sent to market."
I nod, "Dr. Weiss explained briefly in her referral."
"We'll go over more in a second, but before we progress I will need you to sign this non-disclosure agreement. You may read it if you wish but I will summarize. The privacy and confidentiality of therapies and treatments received by our clients are our utmost concern. There is a very real possibility of recognizing other clients, to include celebrities, while on our grounds. Additionally, we are a part of a very competitive marketplace. Other companies would love to get any information possible about our products and treatments to gain an advantage. With all that said, and what to take away is, what happens in these walls stays in these walls. There is absolutely no recording while on site, nor discussion of what happened while at the facility with anyone outside of our staff. Violation of this agreement will result in loss of compensation and subject you to financial penalties to cover our losses up to $5 million. If you understand and agree, please sign."
Nervously, I print, sign and date the agreement sliding it back across the table.
"The next form is the one titled 'Agreement of Treatment and Consent Form'.
You will witness and participate in consensual sexual acts while at this facility. It is also noted these acts may include staff, other clients, and male guest. At any time, you may halt acts in which you are a physical participant of and at any time you may terminate treatment. Should you terminate your treatment early, the NDA still applies and we reserve the right to withhold monetary compensation for your participation in these trials.
Prior to being admitted into the common areas, we will give all individuals a thorough medical and psychological evaluation. Sexual contact between multiple individuals has risks. We have done everything possible to eliminate these risk but they still exist. Condoms and dental dams are provided and located in many locations. They are not mandatory but recommended. Our male guests waive rights to any child that may be conceived on the grounds and you waive the rights to any financial or emotional support from the potential father.
The camera's you see throughout the facility are for your protection. In adherence with our strict no recording policy, these cameras only provide live feeds to our security and medical personnel.
You will remain on our grounds for 72 hours. While here, you will be well accommodated with everything you need will be provided by our staff. The dress code for females is a robe, optional bra and panties and sandals, all of which we provide.
You will be provided with a wrist band that has a two-way communication chip which will contact me at any time as well as grant you access to your authorized areas. Any manipulation of this band is grounds for removal and forfeiture of compensation."
"Do you have any questions?"
"The dress code - why is it so limited? That's hardly anything at all."
"We are here to assist you in overcoming your sexual inadequacies. By limiting the clothing available, we have found that this assists in the therapy. It also ensures that there is no contraband of any type in the facility."
I print, sign and date the form sliding it back to Sabrina.
Fifteen minutes later, we have completed all the necessary paperwork. She takes the paperwork I brought and gathers it with the forms I have just signed and places them in a mail chute. Opening a drawer, she pulls out a yellow wristband and slides it to me. "Please, put this on. This is what will be used to authorize you to areas in which you are allowed. It has a RFID chip installed, just hold it next to the readers you see around and it will grant you access when authorized. The button on the side will contact me and I will respond immediately. It also tracks basic vitals in which our staff monitors."
I watch as she stands and walks behind me, making her way to another door in the room, "If you'll follow me, we'll get you compliant with our dress code. We'll also test out your wristband." Joining her at the door, she takes my wrist and runs the band over the sensor on the wall. There is a hissing noise and then lights on the sensor flash. Roughly thirty seconds later the green light stays lit and the door opens.
"Wow" is all I could manage to say when I see the room.
"This is where you will be staying while you are our guest. My room is on the other side of the office but I will only have access if you call for me."
Decorated in my favorite color purple is a room that can only be described as luxurious. Art on the walls is unoffensive but clearly symbolizes human anatomy. The fruit in the paintings is arranged in that specific way, the flowery art is tulips and lilies and others I can't name all resembling women parts. The only privacy found in the room is the toilet, separated by a simple curtain. A large jacuzzi tub which fits at least three people sits next to an over sized shower with a rain fall faucet and glass walls on two sides. Everything has electronic controls to operate the many different features. A king sized bed with plush exotic linens fills the middle of the room. It too has its own controls. A huge flat screen TV is mounted at the foot of the bed over a dresser. The closet is filled with robes. Styles and fabrics vary, but nothing but robes. The dresser and night stands have readers attached to each of the drawers.
"We have a large selection of amenities that you can choose from if it is not already provided. We tried to match your questionnaire as best we could but we may have substituted items we did not have. You can use the tablet by the bed to make desired changes once you get in processed and settled in. Now for a part you may find uncomfortable but I believe I will enjoy greatly, let's get you changed."
My heart races, what does she mean by that?
"Any and all items you brought with you will need to be stored in that safe. This includes clothing which should be all you have if you listened to our guard. Only when you leave will you be able to access the safe again; once it is opened for the second time you will be prohibited from any area other than the lobby and exit. Please understand, our security is very high but that is for the protection and confidentiality of our clients. I will need to be present when you undress and ensure that everything is stored."
I become tense and feel myself shake. Even with the two boyfriends I've had, sex with, I have never been naked in front of somebody else. 'Clothing on until the lights are out' is my philosophy. Not that there was ever much sex anyway but I made sure they would never be able to identify my nude body. Then there was her comment moments earlier.
My current emotional state must have been blatantly obvious. Sabrina grabs my hand and pats the bed, motioning for me to sit.
"You're nervous? Have you ever been undressed in front of another person; a boyfriend, doctor, anybody?"
I shake my head no. My voice shakes, "I was raised sex is for babies only. My body is to create and grow children, not to be lusted after or desired."
She squeezes my hand, "But you're here, so something has changed."
"Without sex, relationships didn't last. Even with sex, they didn't last much longer but I learned I have to be willing. With time, my head began wanting it...needing it. My body has just never accepted this. I don't get aroused and have to use lubrication." I can feel my eyes water, my body still shaking. "I don't even know if I have ever had an orgasm."
Her hand rests on my thigh just above the knee in a comforting way. "About two years ago I was in your position, in a room much like this feeling the same way you are now. I was a part of the first human trials which made it even scarier. I understand how you are feeling."
There is silence for a few moments, "But you work here now? You were a client who got hired?"
"It works. It did miracles for me and I see it every day with other women."
I stand up and start to undress. A smile forms across her face, and soon I am naked with my clothes laying on the bed. Instinctively I cover what I can with my hands. I feel my legs go weak and a wave of nausea overcome me. I sprint to the toilet and lose whatever I had in my system, then everything goes black. When I come to, I'm laying on the bed with a towel covering me and Sabrina wiping my forehead with a cool washcloth.
She is smiling at me, "Welcome back. You had a panic attack and passed out. The good news is that I did the checks needed while you were out and we can get you covered up. I also have some pills here to help you with your nerves."
Holding the towel, I sit up and take the pills and water she hands me. I still feel dizzy and nausea but manage a smile. "You mentioned covering up?"