Cher's Candid Revelation

In a revelation that has fans buzzing, legendary pop icon Cher candidly shares her experience of losing her virginity at the tender age of 14 in her memoir, 'Cher: The Memoir, Part One.' The emotional narrative unfolds as Cher recounts a painful moment when a boy she liked dismissed her after a kiss, leading her to pursue an act of revenge.

"I was so hurt when he did that, I had revenge sex with him. I had never wanted to," Cher writes in an excerpt. The 78-year-old superstar explains that, fueled by her anger at being rejected, she decided to 'loan out' her virginity to the very boy who had let her down.

An Eye-Opening Experience

What many might expect to be a tender moment turned out to be an eye-opening experience for Cher. 'When what turned out to be a massively overrated experience came to an end, I asked him, ‘Is that it? Are we finished?’' she recalls. The Grammy-winning artist made it clear to him that she felt far from satisfied and dismissed him in return, intending for him to feel the sting of rejection just as she had.

Cutting Ties

Though the boy attempted to mend their relationship afterward, Cher chose to cut ties completely, stating that she never spoke to him again. It’s a powerful reminder of how rejection can shape our choices in unexpected ways.

Concerns About Her Mother's Reaction

Cher also shares her anxieties regarding her mother’s reaction to her newfound sexual experience. Her mother had warned her that she would be able to tell the moment Cher lost her virginity, claiming it would be visible in her eyes. 'I half expected to see the word SEX flashing in fluorescent letters across my forehead, but I couldn’t spot anything different, and she didn’t either,' she humorously writes.

Advice to Peers

After the encounter, Cher felt a sense of responsibility to her peers. She advised her friends against emulating her decision, suggesting that the much-discussed 'thing' wasn’t as monumental as they believed, encouraging them to enjoy their youthful years with more innocent pursuits.

Reflections and Themes

As a cultural icon with a storied past, Cher’s reflections in her memoir are not just about her first sexual experience but also touch on themes of empowerment and self-awareness. Previously, Cher was married to music legend Sonny Bono from 1964 to 1975, and then to rock star Gregg Allman from 1975 until their divorce in 1979.

Looking Ahead

Fans eagerly await the complete memoir, set for release on November 19, promising more personal stories and insights into the life of one of music’s most enduring figures.