I'M MORE BEAUTIFUL than ever

Samantha Brick once went viral for saying women hate her for her beauty. Now 54, she reveals the secret to her confidence

- SAMANTHA BRICK

Every single morning I’m that woman who looks at herself in the mirror and, loving what I see, does a little happy dance. I might have just turned 54 this month, but I don’t see that as a reason to settle or give up on my appearance – in fact, I reckon I look better than ever.

It’s probably no surprise that I’m that woman who went viral back in 2012 for daring to ask, ‘Why do women hate me for being beautiful?’ Nowadays, I prefer to share the secrets behind why I am still so easy on the eye in my sixth decade.

Firstly, can we ditch the unrealistic expectations that swirl around the beauty industry and the fitness world at this time of year? There is no quick fix, and if, like me, you want to look good all-year round, maintenance is key.

I still turn heads and that’s why I’m also that woman who is more than happy to dish out tough-love advice to other women who want to look and feel fantastic in their 50s.

Daily breathwork

I’ve been married twice and had my fair share of sexual partners. My second marriage to my hubby Pascal has lasted 16 years and we’ve been together for 17. While sex ebbs and flows what I have learned is that self-love is important – I know how to sexually satisfy myself. Every woman should embrace the world of self-orgasm and sex toys. If you are feeling the midlife blurgh then orgasms are your secret weapon for positive mental health and youthfulness. When we orgasm our bodies release dopamine, the feel-good hormone, and oxytocin, the love drug. All of that blood pumping around our bodies gives us a youthful glow too.