Jennifer Lawrence recently opened up about a significant fear that she says can instantly ruin the mood during intimate moments. Known for her candidness, Lawrence has never been one to shy away from tough conversations. Whether she’s recounting the challenges she faced early in her career or describing the difficulties of filming with big names like Leonardo DiCaprio, the actress is always straightforward.
Lawrence’s openness extends to her personal life as well. She has even discussed the taboo topic of being romantically involved with a director during a film production.
However, when it comes to her bedroom behavior, she admits that the confidence she projects is more of a facade.
This might not be too surprising, especially considering Lawrence once revealed that she had to get “really, really drunk” before filming a kissing scene with Chris Pratt for the 2016 sci-fi movie Passengers. Despite her outward bravado, Lawrence has admitted that she is much more reserved when it comes to sex. This stems from one major fear she has.
As she celebrates her 34th birthday today (August 15), Lawrence shared that, while she may come across as confident, she’s actually quite cautious and considers sex to be somewhat dangerous. She described herself as someone who is wary of the risks, saying, “D**k is dangerous.”
Lawrence married art gallery director Cooke Maroney in 2019, whom she describes as her “best friend” and “favorite person on the planet.” The couple welcomed their son, Cy, in February 2022. Despite now being a mother, Lawrence admitted that she wasn’t always fond of the idea of sex, particularly before getting married.
In a 2018 interview on Howard Stern’s radio show while promoting her film Red Sparrow, Lawrence revealed, “I always talk like I want d**k, but the truth is—when I look back at my sexual past, it was always with boyfriends. I talk like I like it, but I don’t really do it.”
Lawrence went on to explain that her fear of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often overshadowed the enjoyment of the moment. She said, “I am mostly also a germaphobe. I have made it this far without an STI. D**k is dangerous. If I was at the point where I could get an STI, doctors have already been involved. That is how much of a germaphobe I am.”
It seems that over the years, Lawrence has worked through some of these fears, especially after getting married and becoming a mother. Handling baby-related messes might be a germaphobe’s worst nightmare, but perhaps it’s served as a form of exposure therapy for Lawrence.
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