Former reality star who slept with 700 men due to addiction shocked at new partner's response
The Bachelor Australia contestant Belinda Rygier can't believe her luck with new fiancé Drew Jansen.
A self-proclaimed sex addict several years ago, the former reality TV personality (now a fully fledged love coach) is said to have bedded over 700 men in her life.
But she kissed goodbye to that steamy lifestyle as soon as she met Drew, who shocked her with his casual attitude to her sexually chequered past when she told him all about it on their first date.
Speaking to The Daily Mail, the 44-year-old described her future husband as 'incredible' and a man that 'doesn't run away'.
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"We work together to solve all those challenges. He is my biggest supporter," she marvelled.
During the new interview, Belinda revealed that she's 'a very open book' when it comes to relationships, because she wants a partner to accept every complicated aspect of her.
"I have never felt a love and connection like this in my entire life," she said.
"I'm a very open book, I am not someone who hides things, because I want people to choose me for who I am... not have any surprises."
When the first got together, the pair agreed to undergo STI checks after having a candid conversation about sexual health.
Prior to their romance, Belinda thought nothing of venturing to swingers parties or orgies.
She believes the sex addiction partly stemmed from being raped at the age of 18 - a traumatic experience that made her 'turn to sex as a way to find love and self-worth'.
Discussing her years of one-night stands, she recalled: "The next day was the absolute worst. Not that I have truly experienced drugs, but I would liken it to the comedown from that.
"A huge hit of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin during the experience. The next day, when they didn't call as they promised, I would have a huge comedown.
"I would hit rock bottom, feel worthless and worse than if I didn't have the experience."
Thanks to getting involved with self-development courses, meditation and studying neuro-linguistic programming, she eventually overcome her personal struggles.
Back on her loving fiancé, Belinda went on to share: "He doesn't judge me because he knows who I am.
"I slept with those men because I was seeking love and validation... That's in the past, it is not a part of me anymore. He loves me for who I am, I love him for who he is [and] we choose each other every single day."
Topics: TV, Sex and Relationships
Dan Seddon