In a remarkably candid and personal discussion about her intimate life, global music sensation Lizzo has revealed the unconventional reason she waited until her thirties to lose her virginity. The 37-year-old Grammy-winning artist made these startling disclosures during a recent appearance on the popular Friends Keep Secrets podcast, hosted by Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky, and Kristin Batalucco.
A Personal Pledge to Artistic Achievement
Lizzo explained to the somewhat astonished podcast hosts that she had made a solemn promise to herself during her younger years. She vowed not to engage in sexual intercourse until she had achieved the pinnacle of musical recognition by winning a Grammy Award. "For me, I just promised myself when I was younger that I wouldn't have sex until I won a Grammy," the Truth Hurts singer confessed during the revealing conversation.
The Timeline of a Late Bloomer
Describing herself as a "late bloomer" who had "lied about it for a long time," Lizzo shared that her first sexual experience ultimately occurred in 2020. This timing aligned perfectly with her Grammy triumph, as she secured her first prestigious award in January of that very year. However, she was quick to clarify to the podcast panel that the intimate moment did not occur on the actual night of the Grammy ceremony itself, but rather shortly thereafter.
"I feel a weight off of my chest right now," Lizzo expressed with evident relief after sharing this long-held secret. The singer recounted an embarrassing moment from her past when female friends directly questioned her about her virginity during a group gathering. "I remember it was so embarrassing. I said, 'I love the D.' I said that. And it held me over for a little while," she recalled with honesty about her deflection tactic.
Additional Intimate Revelations
The conversation expanded beyond her sexual debut to include other personal milestones. Lizzo revealed that she experienced her first kiss at the age of 21, describing the encounter as "terrible" and emotionally complicated. She explained that growing up in a religious environment had influenced her early views on physical intimacy, with her church community making collective pledges about abstaining until marriage.
"It was a New Year's Eve thing and he forced it on me. I was really mad and I was like, 'My first kiss is ruined.' I was so mad," Lizzo recounted about that initial kissing experience. Podcast host Benny Blanco, who is married to Selena Gomez, expressed visible surprise at this revelation, questioning whether she even knew how to kiss properly at that age.
Current Relationship Dynamics
The discussion naturally flowed toward Lizzo's current romantic life with boyfriend Myke Wright, whom she has been dating since 2022. The pair originally met in 2016 when they co-hosted MTV's music series Wonderland together. Despite their growing public profile, the couple has deliberately maintained a largely private relationship, which Lizzo emphasized during the podcast conversation.
She referenced a somewhat awkward moment during a 2022 interview on The Howard Stern Show when she openly declared her feelings, stating, "I am very much in love with Myke. 100 percent. There's nobody else I'm going to be with for the rest of my life." More recently, in March 2025, Lizzo appeared on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM radio show where she humorously called out the host for previously "outing" her relationship status during an earlier interview.
"I really got beef with you because the last time we saw each other you f***ing outed me," Lizzo recalled with laughter, referencing the moment Cohen asked whether she was "in love" with Wright while he was present in the room. Cohen acknowledged his misstep, admitting he had "stepped in s**t" without realizing the question would reveal her relationship status.
Navigating Public Scrutiny
Lizzo elaborated on the challenges of maintaining privacy in a high-profile relationship, explaining her dilemma during that revealing interview moment. "I was in such a weird position because, like, we're so private," she said. "But he was there and I was like, 'I don't want to say 'no' because I don't want to hurt him.'"
The singer noted that while the incident didn't cause problems between her and Wright personally, it did spark considerable public attention and speculation. "It started s**t with the world, though," Lizzo observed. "I think when the world sees two happy people, they want to destroy them." This reflection highlighted the constant balancing act celebrities face between personal authenticity and public exposure.
Despite these challenges, Lizzo and Wright have continued their relationship, recently enjoying a stylish night out in Los Angeles in January after attending his art gallery event. The singer cut a glamorous figure in a shimmering silver mini dress, flashing a bright smile alongside her partner as they exited the venue together.
