'I make sex dolls - Lamar Odom's 'sick' Khloe Kardashian purchase raises alarm bells'

As basketball star Lamar Odom admits to buying a sex doll modelled on his ex-wife Khloé Kardashian, the Mirror speaks to an expert about how common and controversial his purchase is

Lamar Odom's decision to buy a sex doll modelled on his ex-wife Khloé Kardashian has left people repulsed - but it's not as rare as it is controversial.

The former NBA player, 45, was filmed browsing a sex doll shop in Las Vegas earlier this month and has now spoken out about his wild purchase, admitting that he bought a lifelike model of his ex. Speaking on the We're Out Of Time podcast, Lamar explained: "It's sick, but I think we're all a little off, a little weird."

He added: "They're gonna make it look like her. I need like, a harem." Lamar, who was married to Khloé, 40, for seven years, spent $8,000 (£6,312) on the silicone girlfriend from RealDoll and said it was for his "mental health". The doll is currently being tailor-made and will have voluptuous curves and a face like the famous Kardashian.

Lamar's manager, Gina Rodriguez, shockingly told TMZ that a Khloé-like doll would be perfect for Lamar because he can do "whatever he wants with her sexually". The pair's relationship crumbled in 2016 after Lamar admitted to serial cheating and living with a sex addiction. He has since professed that Khloé remains the love of his life.

But his controversial admission has sparked fury online, with some people dubbing it 'creepy' and sparking debates about the ethics of personalised sex dolls. Sex therapist Dr Olivia Lee, who works in-house at US sex doll company Doll Authority, says the Kardashian-like doll raises "concerns about boundaries and privacy".

She told the Mirror: "Lamar's purchase highlights the emotional and psychological intricacies behind customised dolls that resemble real people. While custom dolls can provide comfort or a means to process unresolved feelings, they also raise significant concerns about boundaries and privacy."

Whether Lamar sought Khloé's permission before ordering a doll that resembled her is not public knowledge - but it could raise issues with her if he didn't. Dr Lee explained: "Using someone's likeness without their explicit consent - especially in a case with a fraught history like Lamar and Khloé's - can blur healthy emotional boundaries and potentially prolong attachment to an unhealthy dynamic."

"It's important for individuals considering such purchases to reflect on their motivations and whether the doll represents an attempt to heal - or risks deepening emotional entanglements," she advised. "From a privacy perspective, this trend also sparks ethical concerns."

Dr Lee continued: "Celebrities and individuals have a right to control how their likeness is used. Personalised dolls should ideally respect these boundaries, ensuring that the focus remains on fostering emotional well-being rather than perpetuating unhealthy attachments."

While Lamar's purchase is unsettling to many and raises lots of wider questions about consent, Dr Lee said the basketball star isn't alone in his tailor-made request - as she knows millions of customers who have invested in personalised sex dolls that "resemble someone from their past or present".

She said: "For many, customised dolls serve as emotional anchors, fulfilling needs that extend far beyond physical gratification. These dolls often provide comfort, stability and a sense of closeness to someone or something that feels emotionally significant to them. When used responsibly, dolls can provide a safe outlet for exploring emotions, but they should never replace the broader work of personal growth or conflict resolution."

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