
Every week, Alyssa Shelasky invites readers into the intimate world of anonymous city dwellers in The Cut’s Sex Diaries column. This time, the spotlight is on a 29-year-old influencer from New York, taking a break from city life to explore love, sex, and content creation. Her journey begins with a breakup text from a boyfriend who found her lifestyle a bit too spicy for his liking. Undeterred, she packs her bags for a whirlwind adventure.
The first stop? A dating retreat in the lush landscapes of Mizata. Here, she meets B., a fellow nomad with a striking resemblance to her ex. Sparks fly as they navigate flirty card games and steamy encounters. Over the course of their stay, they engage in intimate sessions involving trust, boundaries, and a shared penchant for impact play.
“A lot can happen in two days,” she muses, eager for new connections.
With the retreat behind her, our adventurer jets off to Paris, courtesy of a travel brand's "self-love" campaign. There, she reconnects with G., a Berlin-based adult film star she met years ago at a sexual wellness convention. Their friendship, filled with playful banter and deep conversations, lights up the City of Love.
While navigating the Parisian streets, the influencer finds solace in her newfound friendships and G.'s comforting presence. Despite their platonic history, the duo shares a bed, embracing vulnerability and humor in equal measure.
Amidst the flurry of sightseeing and self-reflection, she realizes that thoughts of her ex have faded into the background. Her time in Paris, marked by moments of peace, laughter, and a surprise pastry from G., brings closure to a week of highs and lows.
As her journey draws to a close, she embraces the magic of Paris and the joy of self-discovery, proving that sometimes, the best company is your own.