OK, Second Life is a computer game, but wait. This is not your ordinary Halo 3. This is a game that literally allows you to experience the life of your fantasy and dreams without guilt. Thirteen million adult users around the world can't be wrong. Take a minute to read about this virtual world where anything (and I mean anything) is possible. It costs nothing to get started, so check it out.

Even if you have never played a computer game in your life, you have probably at least heard of Second Life (SL). It has been mentioned regularly in news publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Hundreds of national entities have a strong presence in SL, such as Toyota, NASA, Harvard Law School, IBM, Calvin Klein, BMW... even some of the presidential candidates had virtual campaign headquarters situated there. By 2025, it is expected that two thirds of the worlds' computer-owning population will be members of this so-called game.

So, what is Second Life? You start out by creating an identity for yourself, which can take human or animal form or any other form you like. Known as an avatar, this is a unique being who will represent your presence in this world. You can choose to look however your imagination dictates, down to the freckle, and pretty much everyone in Second Life is extremely attractive, with lots of nice clothes and plenty of bling. Who cares that the average real life age is somewhere late-thirties? Hardly anyone ever asks to see a picture of the real you, and that's how everyone likes it.

The Second Life landscape is indescribably diverse, with cities, houses, apartments, stores, clubs, lakes, rivers, mountains, and so much more, all covering several state's worth of ground. And, all of it was created out of the imagination of the millions of residents (others just like you) who inhabit the place. There is so much to see and do, it would be impossible for me to mention even the tip of the iceberg, but the good part is you can fly anywhere you like, or if it's too far, just teleport.

There is ice skating, dancing, surfing, boating, skydiving, and racing. There are huge cities representing Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Tokyo, and many others. You can chat in English with someone who speaks a foreign language via the Babbler you attach to your avatar. There is role-playing in the Old West, 1920s, Medieval times, 1960s, etc. There are museums, theaters, art galleries, music concerts, parades. You can sit in a virtual restaurant and chat with another gorgeous avatar as you sip the finest champagne, you can go to church and worship with others around the world, you can dress up in the finest regalia and dance the night away at a masked ball, you can take a dip naked in your neighbor's hot tub, you can even get married or have wild illegal sex with strangers.

Second Life is as real or surreal as you want to make it. It can take you wherever your fantasies lead. Click here to see an exciting video shot in Second Life (Oh, yes, you can even make movies there!). See if you don't get hooked on Second Life.