Making her Playboy Muse debut, Sarissle indulges in her surroundings as the photographer, Tina Louise, captures her. On location in Calabasas, California, Sarissle poses hillside for a quiet sunset picnic. “My experience with Playboy has been fast-paced yet grounding,” she says. “It felt so sa tisfying to create separate concepts and execute them just as we envisioned them.” Dressed in a flowing dress, Sarissle tells us more about herself. “I’m someone who is intense but also wants to be nurtured,” she says. In a partner, Sarissle goes with her gut. “I’m drawn to someone who understands my needs. Someone who just clicks with me,” she says. “I have to feel like we are bonding on a different level. I am huge on following my intuition.” When it comes to feeling empowered, for Sarissle, it’s always rooted in respect. “Female empowerment means creating and holding space for all women,” she shares. “I feel empowered when I feel valued and heard by those around me — I feel that it’s the ultimate form of respect.” Get to know Sarissle better, right here on Playboy Plus.