Cecilia D’Anastasio explored the market for female gaming companions:

• Women looking to make a little extra cash doing what they already enjoy can charge up to $15 per session to play with internet strangers.
• Some provide emotional support, in addition to the gaming kind – they’ll cheer when you do well and comfort you when you lose.
• They’ll often be asked to play supporting characters – like healers – allowing the paying customer to focus on being the hero.
• Which is a shame – they’re typically excellent gamers themselves and can provide useful coaching.

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