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Bachelor in Paradise’s Maurissa Gunn is standing up for herself amid criticism regarding her intimate date withRiley Christian.
TheBacheloralum, 25, shareda video on InstagramSunday addressing the backlash she’s received following her date with Christian last week, which saw them end the night in the “boom boom” room.
“First off, I do want to say thank you to those who have been showing so much love and support. I know the video is all fun and games, but I do think something needs to be clarified,” she wrote in the post’s caption. “I don’t need to explain what I said, because I said it with conviction … However, there are other women that may not be as nonchalant or as indifferent as I am, to handle the kind of criticism that I’ve been receiving, and it’s not okay.”
Gunn said that “it’s ok for women to like sex” and that there “shouldn’t be a double standard” as to who should be allowed to express their sexuality.
“What’s even harder to believe is that the majority of the negativity and hate is coming from women,” she continued. “It’s already hard enough being a woman in today’s society, so we as women should do everything to lift each other up rather than bring each other down. I hope this message is received with love and kindness.”
“Say it louder for the people in the back,“Natasha Parkeradded. “Love this and YOU! Keep beeeeaming your light beautiful!”
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On the fun-filled date, Gunn opened up to Christian about her past romantic experience and how she struggled with doubting herself. The pair then shared a passionate kiss after Christian reassured her of her worth.
“Riley is definitely exceeding my exceptions,” she said in a confessional. “The fact that he wants to get to know me and there’s this much sexual chemistry as well, it’s like, is this really happening?”
Gunn and Christian ended their night together in the boom boom room, which is a place where couples in Paradise go to be alone.
Bachelor in Paradiseairs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
