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Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Opening up my relationship has only made it stronger... I love helping my fiancé find other girls to sleep with
A woman who decided to open up her relationship has revealed how becoming polyamorous made them even stronger. Cami Strella and her fiancé, Lev Lieben, first got together in 2021 and they started off as monogamous. But two years into their relationship, she decided she wanted to explore her sexual side even further, so she suggested they try having an open relationship. And while she was nervous about allowing her partner to have sex with other women at first, she now believes it has made their relationship even better. Not only are they completely supportive of each other's hookups, but she now 'enjoys' helping Lev find other girls to sleep with and hearing about his sexual endeavors with others. While chatting with the Daily Mail, Cami explained, '[It was a little bit of a difficult adjustment] in the beginning. 'But it was something we honestly both needed based on how both our brains work.' According to Cami, the key to making it work is that they're both 'completely transparent' about their relationships. And she insisted that there is absolutely zero jealousy between them. 'Jealousy stems from a sense of ownership over somebody and we don't play by those rules,' she continued. 'We all (meaning me, Lev, and our other partners) have free will and freedom to do as we please as long as it's safe and involves informed consent (meaning, everyone we are involved with also knows we are polyamorous).' The influencer, who has over 418,000 followers on Instagram, confessed that both of them have 'fallen in love' with other people, but are still fiercely dedicated to each other. They even have a 'shared calendar' to see when each of them have dates or hookups planned with others. 'I'd argue that most monogamous relationships lack a lot of communication and honesty about sexual needs and desires,' she said. 'People tend to be really shy when it comes to talking about sex (even with long time partners!) and being poly for me puts it all right in the open for all of us.' Cami previously told Jam Press that they sometimes share partners, as she likes to sleep with women that Lev says are 'great in bed.' According to Cami, the key to making it work that they're both 'completely transparent' about their relationships. She's seen left with another man and he's seen right with another woman 'I really enjoy helping Lev find dates or hearing about his sex life with others,' she dished. 'A few times, when he's told me a particular woman was great in bed, I've even reached out to them myself – and ended up having sex with them. 'I like sharing Lev because he's an amazing person and I like the idea of other people recognizing this.' Cami told Jam Press that there is 'nothing wrong with their relationship' and that their connection is deeper than ever. 'The sex that Lev and I have is very different to the sex I have with anyone else,' she shared. 'We have a deep connection that has only gotten stronger with time.' She said she hopes by sharing their story online it will open others' eyes to the benefits of polyamorous relationships and help end the stigma around it. 'A lot of people don't realize that this is a way of life or that it's an option they could try, which is why I feel it's important to share our experience,' she explained. 'It is a level of intimacy very few people will ever understand – but for us, it's been incredibly fulfilling. 'It's very normal to feel a bit awkward at first, but once you unbridle yourself from the concept of monogamy, it's really freeing.'
Fox News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Charlize Theron, 49, confesses to ‘amazing' recent hook-up with 26-year-old
Charlize Theron is enjoying sexual freedom at 49. During an appearance on Wednesday's episode of Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Theron - who is currently promoting her new movie "The Old Guard 2" - got candid about sex advice while detailing a recent romantic rendezvous with a 26-year-old. "I am the last person to ask," Theron said, after Cooper asked her for her best sex advice. "I'm sounding very cocky here, but I think it's because I found this freedom in my forties where I'm like, 'Oh my God,' so I just want to say this in perspective. I've probably had three one-night stands in my entire life, but I did just recently f--- a 26-year-old, and it was really f---ing amazing, and I've never done that and I was like, 'Oh, this is great, OK.'" "Let me just say that 26-year-old is the luckiest f---ing man," Cooper said. "He's walking different today knowing." "He for sure is not, but thank you," Theron replied. "I sound like I'm sitting here sounding like I do [have multiple one-night stands]," she added. "So when I do, I'm like, 'Oh, f--- yeah, I should have done this in my 20s.' I was married from the time that I was, like, having sex to the time that I had my last relationship. Then I had children. Who has f---ing time for dates and shaving and waxing and makeup? And, like, I've got two children that have to go to school." Though Theron - who has been romantically linked to actors Craig Bierko, Stuart Townsend, Sean Penn, Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins and, most recently, model Alex Dimitrijevic - is currently enjoying her single-era, she's not looking for love in the industry. "I don't think that dating somebody in my industry is a smart thing. I'm not saying it's impossible. I'm not saying that it's not binary. I just think that in general it's not a good thing for me," she said. She added that dating apps aren't necessarily her thing either. "The apps are just horrible," she said. "It's not hard, it's a f---ing clown show. I'm sorry, guys, but please. Like, no. No Burning Man photos. No photos of you with other women. I don't care," she said. "I don't want to know that you have girlfriends. And I don't want you shooting a f---ing selfie in your closet of your hand in a jean pocket." "I just can't. And don't tell me you're a CEO because you're not. Like, I'm sorry. Of what? Of some business you can't explain to me that none of my friends can understand, like, no," she added, "I'm a 50-ass-year-old woman telling you, 'Don't do it. Girls don't like it. They don't f---ing like it." Theron, who is mother to daughters Jackson, 12, and August, 9, said she's learned a thing or two about what she wants while exploring her sexual freedom throughout the years. "Women who come across as confident, women who come across as outspoken, ones that wouldn't speak up for themselves tend to also be in bed, people who want to please males. Like, and I have found this in my experiences with talking to other women about this. Isn't it strange? We should be the ones that are like, 'F--- you. I'm going to have an orgasm.' " "So my advice would be this. Don't f---ing do that for two reasons. You're going to have better orgasms and guess what? Your man's going to like that," she added. "Practice helps. You have to practice, and then you'll figure it out. In a safe way, please." In 2020, Theron admitted that she was happy being single despite her daughters' request for her to get a boyfriend. "Two days ago, I was in the car with my two girls and my little one said something like 'You need a boyfriend!'" she said during an appearance on Diane von Furstenberg's "InCharge with DVF" podcast. Theron continued, "And I said, 'Actually, I don't. Right now, I feel really good,' and she's like, 'You know what, mom? You just need a boyfriend, you need a relationship!'" Theron then told August she was dating herself. "She had this look in her eye like she had never really contemplated that that was even a possibility," she said. "Her mind was blown. But, I know that was the day that she realized there's a different possibility."
Mail & Guardian
18-06-2025
- General
- Mail & Guardian
Reflecting on relationships: Is it ‘just sex'?
People who choose abstinence, monogamy or sexual restraint are made to feel as though something is wrong with them. True sexual freedom should include the right not to participate. First, I must admit that I might be out of my depth here — these are simply personal musings about life as I currently understand it. I welcome responses and critiques, which I would take seriously. Now in my late twenties, conversations about sex and relationships have become more common among my friends. One recurring question we debate is — who has it easier when it comes to dating or finding a partner for sex? To be clear, I recognise that relationships exist in many diverse forms, far beyond the traditional, monogamous, heterosexual model. I don't claim to fully grasp the nuances of every type of relationship. For the sake of focus, however, this reflection concerns relationships between male- and female-presenting individuals. I used to believe that female-presenting individuals had it easier when it came to dating, largely because they typically aren't expected to initiate interactions or make the first move. In many cases, it seems they just need to dress up and show up and there will be no shortage of people vying for their attention. Of course, I now recognise that this perception is heavily shaped by 'pretty privilege', which disproportionately benefits conventionally attractive women. A friend once challenged my view by pointing out that this dynamic — being pursued rather than pursuing — can be disempowering. It places women in the passive position of waiting to be chosen which, upon reflection, doesn't sound empowering at all. Some of my female-presenting friends argue that men, particularly heterosexual men, have it easier. They are seen as the ones who do the choosing and, crucially, enjoy broader social backing for their behaviour. For example, a man who has multiple sexual partners is often celebrated or, at the very least, not judged harshly — whereas a woman who does the same is frequently shamed. This discrepancy reflects deeper patriarchal structures that centre men socially and culturally. These structures often allow men to navigate life with fewer social constraints and less moral scrutiny. While it's arguably true that men benefit from these systems, I don't believe that societal validation necessarily confers moral legitimacy. The fact that society might praise or excuse a man who sleeps with many women doesn't make the act inherently admirable or ethically sound. Building on arguments like the one above — which only begin to scratch the surface — I've come to believe that the more important question is not who gets sex more easily, but rather, what are people's orientations toward sex ? In today's world, either party in a heterosexual dynamic can theoretically have as much sex as they want, although it's true that society often treats one more favourably than the other for doing so. I support people exploring their sexualities freely but I believe two important considerations are often overlooked. The first is self-control. Does experiencing a sexual urge automatically justify acting on it — or even having multiple partners to satisfy it? A common retort is, 'It's just sex.' But, in reality, it isn't just sex. Like in physics, every action has a consequence — though these might be less visible in the moment. Every sexual act, I believe, involves an exchange — not only of physical presence, but of something deeper. For example, bodily fluids like saliva or semen contain DNA, which is foundational to our biological identity. While these exchanges might not have immediate or visible effects, I suspect they register somewhere in our being, perhaps even subtly shaping how we relate to ourselves and others. Moreover, sexual intimacy triggers powerful hormonal responses. Oxytocin, often called the 'bonding hormone', is released during and after orgasm, creating emotional and psychological ties between partners. These biological realities are often minimised in favour of momentary pleasure but they suggest that sex carries more significance — physically, emotionally and spiritually — than we often admit. The second point — and, in fact, my main motivation for writing this piece — is the subtle but growing pressure placed on those who choose not to 'explore' sexually, particularly those who, by personal conviction, do not wish to have multiple sexual partners. A striking irony is emerging in contemporary discourse — while many champion sexual liberty and personal choice, that freedom is often only respected when it aligns with dominant expectations. In other words, you're free to do what you want — as long as what you want is what everyone else considers liberating. Increasingly, people who choose abstinence, monogamy or sexual restraint are made to feel as though they're missing out, failing to live fully, or even that something might be wrong with them. The pressure to 'just have sex' or 'have more partners' can be subtle or overt but it undermines the very principle of autonomy that sexual liberation claims to uphold. This is deeply problematic. True freedom should include the right not to participate, the right to say no without shame and the right to define one's values and boundaries on one's own terms. People should be supported in expressing their sexuality — or their decision not to — regardless of whether it aligns with cultural trends or popular narratives. Authentic self-expression sometimes means going against what is expected. That, too, is a valid form of liberation. Sex, as a deeply pleasurable act with the profound potential to create life, deserves to be acknowledged for what it truly is — something far more significant than just another casual activity or physical exercise. While people are free to explore their sexuality and have multiple partners if they so choose, those who decide otherwise should be equally respected. Choosing restraint, monogamy or abstinence is no less valid than choosing openness or experimentation. Ultimately, sexuality is a deeply personal journey. Different people have different values, goals and paths toward fulfillment — and they should be free to navigate those paths without judgment or pressure. True sexual freedom lies not in doing what is popular or expected but in having the agency to choose what aligns with one's own convictions, however that may look. Emmanuel Anoghena Oboh is a PhD student of philosophy at the Center of Applied Ethics, Stellenbosch University.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Real Madrid star Raul Asencio breaks silence as he faces trial over ‘video of underage girl having sex with team-mates'
RAUL ASENCIO has fiercely protested his innocence after being accused of distributing a sexual video involving an underage girl. The Real Madrid star is due to stand trial in the Canary Islands and could face five years in prison. Asencio is accused of sharing footage involving three former Madrid reserve players. It is claimed the players involved lied when they told the two girls - allegedly aged 16 and 18 - that the recorded sexual material had been deleted. Ferran Ruiz, 22, Juan Rodriguez, 23, and Andres Garcia, 22, were arrested in September 2023. Asencio's appeal against his inclusion in the upcoming trial was rejected in February. Posting on X, Asencio wrote on Thursday: "I have not participated in any behaviour that violates the sexual freedom of any woman, much less minors." In a lengthy statement, the Los Blancos star said the "presumption of innocence must continue to prevail." He added: "Should charges ultimately be filed and a trial commence, I will continue to defend myself before the Courts and Tribunals, in which I have full confidence, reaffirming my innocence of any criminal conduct. "All of this is without prejudice to the utmost respect for the conduct of the judicial proceedings as a whole, including those of the other persons under investigation. "I want to reiterate, once again, my absolute respect for the rights to sexual freedom and privacy of all women." Asensio claims the video was recorded "in a location other than where I was". Carlo Ancelotti named Brazil coach as former Chelsea boss makes history after leaving Real Madrid But despite the judge making clear he is not being charged for making the footage, he remains indicted on charges of sharing it. He added: "[The ruling] does not accuse me of having had sexual relations with the two women involved, nor of having recorded them, with or without their consent. "Likewise, the court order clarifies that I was not the one who sent any intimate images or videos to third parties, which, I reiterate, were recorded in a location other than where I was. "The court order, as far as I am concerned, limits its content to the eventual momentary viewing of some images by a third party, without attributing to me any participation in their recording or dissemination." The four Madrid players were arrested after a complaint was filed by the mother of a 16-year-old girl in the Canary Islands. The complainant stated that the sexual activity was consensual, but the alleged recording was not. Asencio, 22, has risen through the ranks at Madrid to become a regular starter this season. The centre-back has made 34 appearances this season across all competitions.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Motherhood should be a choice. The Trump Administration doesn't think so
Motherhood can be wonderful and joyous when it is freely chosen and fully supported. As we celebrate mothers, we should acknowledge that motherhood occurs in various ways in the modern world. We should also consider whether we want the government meddling with sex, reproduction and the family. Such meddling is an old problem: Plato imagined the state controlling procreation — his goal was to produce better offspring through eugenic breeding of human beings. His student, Aristotle, suggested that deformed children should not be allowed to live and that abortion could be required in the interest of population control. Opinion If those ancient proposals sound appalling to modern ears, that's because we typically embrace sexual and reproductive freedom. We want to be able to choose who we have sex with, as well as whether and when we reproduce. Freedom of choice for mothers is a relatively new development: For most of human history, motherhood was under patriarchal control. The innovations of the modern world have changed all of that. During the past 200 years, the human population has boomed from 1 billion to 8 billion people. At the same time, sexual and reproductive freedom were unleashed. Better birth control technology allows for sex without reproduction. Liberal divorce laws, the demise of the stigma against unwed mothering and LGBTQ rights have changed the cultural paradigm. We are still sorting out the implications of these changes. And the culture war about motherhood is not yet over. The rapid increase in population has led some to worry about the carrying capacity of the earth. Those concerns are exacerbated by climate change, immigration crises and ongoing social and political turmoil. A growing population may make these things worse. But some folks are now worrying about declining populations in developed countries such as the U.S. global population will likely continue to grow to above 10 billion people in the next 50 years. But in those parts of the world where sexual and procreative freedom are firmly established, birth rates are falling below replacement levels. These declining birth rates have prompted the Trump administration to advance a pro-natal agenda. At the annual March for Life in January of this year, Vice President J.D. Vance said, 'I want more babies in the United States of America.' At the same time, Vance criticized 'a culture of radical individualism.' Vance invokes a broad critique of those modern developments that include women's liberation, the sexual revolution and abortion rights. He is concerned that people are enjoying their freedom while ignoring what he called 'the joys of family life.' The pro-natal agenda has led the Trump administration to consider policies to promote childbirth, including a $5,000 incentive for making babies. In support of the idea, one conservative commentator, Michael Knowles, has encouraged Americans to get busy making babies. In a YouTube video, Knowles said, 'Close your eyes and think of America. Do your patriotic duty. Make America great again. You gotta have babies. OK? It's your marital duty. It's your patriotic duty…. Close your eyes and think of America, and maybe you get five thousand bucks.' Critics have pointed out that $5,000 is hardly enough to support motherhood in an economy that includes high costs for health care, childcare and housing. Libertarians and feminists alike may also wonder whether it is a good idea to view procreation as a patriotic and marital duty. We should be nervous when government officials start meddling with sex and the family. The government can offer incentives and support for families and children without becoming coercive, but the slippery slope of governmental coercion is an ancient problem we ought to avoid. And to suggest we close our eyes and make babies as a patriotic duty is truly bizarre. If motherhood is an important good, it should be chosen with eyes wide open, for its own sake and not because of some political program. Vance is right about the joys of family life: Loving families are wonderful. But reproduction is not the only joy that matters. In a world with more than 8 billion people, it might be appropriate to have fewer kids. More importantly, in a free country, we must be allowed to pursue familial joy on our own terms. Andrew Fiala is the interim department chair of Fresno State University's Department of Philosophy.
