Christina Aguilera has reassured her male fans she will continue to pose for sexy photospreads in glossy men’s magazines. The singer appeared semi-naked in a 2003 edition of Maxim, and she insists her subsequent marriage to Jordan Bratman will not see her covering up her stunning figure in future.

She says, “It’s important to express myself and I think sexuality will always have a role in each record, but I will choose how it fits. The Maxim cover shocked everyone. I like to try new things. The female body is beautiful and as long as it comes across as empowered it’s fine.

“I like to play around with that and I’ve been a fan of artists who change visually, such as Madonna. I think it’s exciting and I love to play dress-up as well.”