Sydney, Australia – Belinda Love Rygier, a former contestant on The Bachelor Australia, has never shied away from the spotlight — but recently, she stepped into a different kind of vulnerability. The 38-year-old reality star and media personality has publicly shared her battle with s*x addiction, a struggle that once led her into more than 700 intimate encounters.
But her story is not one of shame — it’s one of survival, growth, and powerful transformation.
Living with an Invisible Struggle
Rygier, who first gained national attention in 2017 through her appearance on The Bachelor, admits that behind the glamor of reality TV and a polished public image, she was grappling with an all-consuming need for physical connection.
“I was a functional addict,” she shared in a recent radio interview. “No one saw the pain underneath.”
For years, she pursued fleeting intimacy as a way to cope with unresolved trauma — trauma she only began to fully recognize once she entered recovery. While her professional life thrived, her private life spiraled into an endless cycle of social outings, hookups, and emotional detachment.
A Wake-Up Call and a New Path
It wasn’t until Belinda committed to recovery that the severity of her addiction became clear. The turning point? A decision to step back — not just from relationships, but from the pursuit of temporary validation altogether.
For the last 15 months, she has remained completely single, choosing instead to focus on emotional healing and self-discovery. “It’s not about suppressing desire,” she said. “It’s about learning where real connection begins — with yourself.”
Embracing a New Role: Love Guru and Mental Health Advocate
Today, Belinda uses her platform to speak openly about her journey. She has rebranded herself not only as a “love guru” but also as an advocate for mental and emotional wellness.
Through social media, podcasts, and interviews, she delivers candid reflections and advice — not from a place of perfection, but from lived experience. She encourages her audience to explore emotional intimacy before physical connection, and to view recovery as a process of rediscovering one’s own worth.
A Voice for the Voiceless
By sharing her story, Belinda hopes to destigmatize s*x addiction — particularly among women, a group often underrepresented in public conversations about compulsive behavior.
“I’m not ashamed,” she stated. “I still have a strong s*xual appetite, but I no longer let it control me. I decide now.”
Her journey has resonated with countless individuals silently facing similar battles, proving that healing is possible — and that vulnerability can be one of the most powerful acts of strength.
