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Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ulrika Jonsson reveals how she re-discovered her 'irrepressible sex drive' in her 50s following a 'barren marriage' after Gwyneth Paltrow admitted to grieving her lack of libido
has detailed how she re-discovered her 'irrepressible sex drive' in her 50s after Gwyneth Paltrow admitted to grieving her lack of libido. The presenter, 57, who candidly discussed her 'barren marriage' in which she had sex just twice in eight years, shared her thoughts on the actress' recent comments. Speaking on the most recent episode of her Goop podcast, Gwyneth, 52, admitted when her 'sexuality wanes she feels a grief.' Meanwhile, as she enjoys her 'newfound sexual revolution' in her fifties, Ulrika, confessed to experiencing the opposite. Writing in her column for The Sun, she explained: 'Little surprise then that I emerged from that long, barren relationship with my spark plugs replaced and firing on all cylinders — I was a thirsty girl. My sex drive was irrepressible. 'My other defence is that, as well as living for nearly eight years with only two sexual encounters, I also never did any of it when I was in my twenties either.' Ulrika added: 'At 52, Gwynneth is six years my junior and lagging a tad behind, but I certainly know where she's coming from. Or not coming from.' It comes in response to Gwynneth's previous comments as she confessed to struggling with her sexuality. She said: 'My sexuality has changed, and it makes me feel like I don't know myself anymore. When my sexuality wanes or libido or whatever hormonally, I feel, like, a grief. 'My sexuality was such a huge and important part of who I was. I do notice there's a bit of, like, anhedonia lately. 'There's something about this time hormonally where it's like the pleasure all around is just dulled.' Since launching her lifestyle brand Goop 2008, Gwyneth has become an increasingly extroverted over-sharer. She has shared lists of her favourite vibrators and provided tips on how her readers can improve their libido and have more fun in the bedroom - whether it's with a partner or by themselves. Gwynneth also caused quite the stir when she candidly opened up about her past relationships with Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. In 2023, she revealed which of the on-screen stars was 'better in bed' and who of the two was the 'best kisser'. The admissions, made during an appearance on the sex-focused podcast Call Her Daddy, was the latest in a very long line of brazen 'bare it all' confessions from Gwynnie, who has in recent years readily offered up all manner of anecdotes about the most intimate aspects of her life. Meanwhile, Ulrika has been single since her 2019 divorce from third husband Brian Monet after the pair parted ways after ten years together. They have one son, Malcolm, 16. Her first marriage to cameraman John Turnbull was in 1990 and they have a son, Cameron, 30. The presenter's second marriage in 2003 was to Lance Gerrard-Wright who, at the time, was a contestant on her TV show Mr Right. They share a daughter, Martha, 20. The mother-of-four also has a daughter, Bo, 24, with ex-boyfriend hotelier, Marcus Kempen, who she separated from in 2000 after two years.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Unlike sex-starved Gwynnie, my sex drive was IRREPRESSIBLE in my 50s after my ex slept with me just TWICE in 8 years
THE woman who brought us candles smelling like her vagina and favourite sex toys is now bemoaning a lack of sex drive. Yes, that's right, Gwyneth Paltrow says she feels 'grief' over her lack of sexuality. 8 8 Speaking on an episode of her Goop podcast, the 52-year-old described going through 'hardcore perimenopause', which was having an impact on her libido. For years, we've had to listen to the actress bang on about titillating sex sessions and her highly charged drive while the majority of women are living in a veritable sexual drought. She once described how her A-lister ex Ben Affleck was 'technically excellent' in bed and, only four years ago, shared how she was having the 'best sex' of her life with new-ish husband Brad Falchuk. Now she says her 'pleasure all around is just dulled'. That might have the rest of us mere mortals reaching for the tiniest violins, because Gwynnie's never been shy about sharing how much action she is getting. Swinging from chandelier And yes, I know. Guilty as charged. I, myself, have written extensively about how I revved up my sexual engine at the age of 51 following a marriage that was akin to death by sex deprivation. We had sex twice in eight years and that just wasn't cutting it. Little surprise then that I emerged from that long, barren relationship with my spark plugs replaced and firing on all cylinders — I was a thirsty girl. My sex drive was irrepressible. At times, I struggled to think about anything else and, remarkably for a 'relationship person', I had a lot of unattached, guiltless, empowering encounters. It's like I had the lyrics by Queen 'Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time . . . ' playing wherever I went. And I loved it. And I needed it. While some people were cheering me on from the sidelines, there were just as many telling me to shut the front door, because it reflected badly on their own fruitless, domestic situations. I was swinging from the chandelier as many women the same age barely had the will to change the light bulb. I accept I've been that annoying person. I'm sure I've ground the gears of many people in the past few years as I've been extolling the joys of my newfound sexual revolution in my fifties. It must be irritating as hell to read about someone else's carnal feast when the rest are living through a sexual famine. My other defence is that, as well as living for nearly eight years with only two sexual encounters, I also never did any of it when I was in my twenties either. I chose a career over canoodling, so I hope you can cut me some slack for inadvertently saving it for the autumn of my life. But, of course, for many women this period of their lives is tricky. At 52, Gwynneth is six years my junior and lagging a tad behind, but I certainly know where she's coming from. Or not coming from. Just when us gals think we've been freed from the bondage of child- rearing and all that comes with that, Mother Nature hits us with the menopause, which is not unlike being slapped in the face with a 13lb carp while you're dressed in all your finery on your way to the My Life's Sorted Awards. Hormones attack every aspect of your life like an unsuspecting sniper. Body parts start to head south. Gwynnie once described how Ben Affleck was 'technically excellent' in bed and four years ago she said she was having 'best sex' ever with hubby Brad Falchuk Energy levels disappear quicker than a rabbit up a magician's sleeve and brain fog smothers your thinking so you can barely remember your own name. And that's without mentioning the fact that your 'honeymoon passage' dries up like a Californian raisin. Sounds like this is what Gwyneth is going through and suddenly, like so many women around this age, she's starting to question who she really is. Without her lively libido, what does she enjoy? She shared: 'My sexuality was such a huge and important part of who I was . . . ' And we know Gwynnie loves to share because sharing is caring. She says she's got a touch of 'anhedonia'. No, me neither. Apparently, it's the inability to feel pleasure. 8 I've only just added 'consciously uncoupling' to my vocab and now I can use anhedonia. Joking apart, I hear you, Gwynnie and so will women across the world — whether they've had kids or not — married or single. It may sound a tad dramatic that she refers to this change in her life — this diminishing sexual pleasure — as a form of 'grief' but I don't think it's that much of an exaggeration or too far-fetched. As women, we go through stages of our lives and when new, unwelcome ones push out some of the best times of our years, it's perfectly natural to feel sad about it. We wave goodbye to our adolescence; our carefree twenties; our interesting thirties and our rejuvenating forties. Embarking on our fifties is a whole new ball game and life is not a linear process. I've calmed 'Man plans and God laughs,' as the saying goes. While sex will always be an integral part of my relationships, I feel like I've now entered a different one. Some might say I have calmed down, which might be attributed to ten months of sobriety, but I think I'm just more content in myself. In fact, the menopause isn't all doom and gloom once you hop on the HRT train and take a ride to Peace-ville. 8 8 For women, life no longer becomes about fertility and cycles. Kids have probably nearly all moved out, but — like a bad smell — often keep returning. And if you're single like me, you don't have an annoying husband or boyfriend who blinks too loudly, snores, or argues about who should empty the dishwasher. I'm free to do my own thing. Tied down only by a bulldog. Of course, it might be nice to be tied down by a bloke once in a while, but I feel that I need a man about as much as a fish needs a bicycle. And Gwynnie sounds like she might be embracing some of that newfound freedom, too, saying on her podcast: 'I've noticed for myself that bumping up against menopause, there is a kind of not giving a sh*t that I find really, deeply relaxing in my bones, because I don't care. I don't even brush my hair any more.' I hear that, sister. Don't get me wrong. Intimacy is important — and having it regularly would be welcome in my life. I want someone to share the best moments with, someone to give and receive love from, but then to leave me alone to my garden, my peculiar habits and guilty pleasures. I'm really loving this phase of my life right now. I know inner peace. I don't base my self-worth on the amount of sex I'm having or how many matches I have on online dating sites. Even if you took offence at Gwyneth's previous smugness and even if she was as irritating as a mosquito with her constant advice on steaming your undercarriage and the importance of orgasms, I reckon she will garner a fair bit of empathy from women with this latest confession because so many will identify. Who knew that Oscar -winning actresses were only human, too? So I say to Gwyneth, what's happening to you is quite, quite normal. You are one of us — except you have a shedload more money. But if you really want to relight the fires of passion, you could try steaming your vagina again.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Joy Taylor, 38, makes wild dating confession after revealing she needs sex 'every day'
Joy Taylor continues to reveal some shocking details about her dating life, months after being named in bombsehll Fox Sports lawsuit. The 38-year-old Taylor recently relaunched her 'Two Personal' podcast without former co-host Taylor Rooks and revealed that she needs to have sex 'every day'. Now, in an appearance on 'The Truth After Dark' show with Paul Pierce and Azar Farideh, the Fox Spors presenter revealed her age cutoff in her search for romance. 'I say this tenderly because I am 38 f***ing years old,' she said. 'Age limit? I would say right now, at my age right now, I would not date younger than 25, 26.' Her answer sparked a shocked laugh from Pierce, before Taylor continued: 'Why is that funny? 'I don't think - I'm not going to get up here and lie. Young men are very aggressive and do not care how old I am. '25 is a grown man! 25 is a grown ass man! 25 is a grown man, you're not about to have me on some bulls***.' Taylor then added another non-negotiable in her dating life about religion. 'I am less and less interested in a religious man if I am being honest with you,' she said. 'I've had some negative experiences with people that lead with their religion.' Taylor recently made her confession about her sex drive in an episode of her own podcast with life coach Dr. Cheyenne Bryant. In the show, Bryant reveals that her 'libido is through the roof.' In response, Taylor adds: 'Every year I get older, I'm like, "What am I gonna do?" I have to have sex every day, and I can't, I'm not.' She added: 'It didn't used to be this way...' Back in January, the FS1 host was accused of using sexual relationships with ex-NFL star co-host Emmanuel Acho and network executive Charlie Dixon to further her career. Taylor was also alleged to have used 'her sexuality to get on a show' when she sought a spot on Acho's program 'Speak'. She denied 'each and every allegation against her'. Taylor, Dixon, former FS1 host Skip Bayless and the Fox Corporation were all named in the bombshell suit, which was filed on behalf of hair stylist and former Fox employee Noushin Faraji. Much of it focuses on allegations of sexual harassment, sexual battery, negligent supervision, retaliation and other hostile workplace issues between 2012 and August of 2024. Bayless is accused of offering $1.5million to Faraji for sex, while Dixon is accused of groping the stylist's buttocks. Taylor is alleged to have dismissed Faraji's complaints about sexual harassment against Bayless and Dixon, telling the hair stylist to 'get over it.' Earlier this year, a spokesperson for Taylor told The Athletic : 'The claims set forth against Ms. Taylor are devoid of merit and appear to have been strategically framed to create unwarranted publicity rather than to seek legitimate redress'. 'Ms. Taylor denies each and every allegation against her as set forth in Plaintiff's Complaint to the extent they allege any wrongdoing, liability, or entitlement to relief.'
