Lamar Odom explains baffling sex doll choice linked to ex-wife Khloe Kardashian

Lamar Odom has left fans and critics puzzled after revealing his unusual reason for purchasing a custom sex doll resembling his ex-wife, Khloe Kardashian.

Odom admits sex doll purchase

The former NBA star explained that his decision, which has drawn widespread scrutiny online, was linked to his mental health.

"When you're really thinking about it, like: 'A doll?'" Odom said on the We're Out of Time podcast.

"But then you think about mental health, and how important that is, not just in today's time, but just, you know, from the beginning of time."

Odom's remarks come after reports surfaced that he commissioned the life-size doll with features modeled on Khloe's appearance.

Social media erupted with mixed reactions, with many expressing discomfort and labeling the move as "weird" and "creepy."

Podcast host Richard Taite challenged Odom, asking, "A sex doll that looks like your wife, is that mental health?"

Odom replied, "For me, it would be. Yeah, I mean, it's sick, but I think we're all a little off or a little weird, a little bit."

Odom also joked about the doll, stating, "I need like a harem" and hinted at the idea of selling similar items.

Social media chimes in on Odom's creepy purchase

The custom doll is being crafted by RealDoll, a company specializing in hyper-realistic sex dolls that typically cost between $8,000 and $20,000.

Odom reportedly received a discount for his order after touring the company's Las Vegas factory during his birthday visit.

He confirmed that the doll is expected to be delivered in time for the holidays.

The revelation has sparked a social media firestorm, with many calling the purchase unsettling.

"This is beyond weird and creepy," one user wrote on X.

Others defended Odom's choice, suggesting it could be a safer and cheaper alternative to other outlets.

Odom, who was married to Kardashian from 2009 to 2016, has been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health.

While the two no longer maintain a close relationship, Odom acknowledged, "She still cares about me. But I don't speak to her much."

Despite the backlash, Odom stands by his decision, asserting that the unconventional purchase serves a purpose in his ongoing journey of self-care and mental health management.