10 home remedies to get rid of darkening on inner thighs

You may have the fairest of skin tone but you can still have dark inner thighs which can be quite embarrassing if you want to wear something short or get intimate with your partner.  If you have tried all creams and lotions out there to help with lightening the skin between your things, here are 10 home remedies that actually work. These remedies are natural and will not cause any side-effects. 
 

Coconut oil and lemon juice pack
Coconuts have a number of benefits on the body and one of them is a lightening effect of hyperpigmented (dark or discoloured skin) skin. Known for its abilities to lighten scars and stretch marks, coconut oil gently moisturizes your skin and gets rid of blemishes. When you add lemon to coconut it forms an instant, homemade bleach and moisturizer mix.
 To make this pack take about three tablespoons (or more depending on the size of the area that is darkened) add the juice of half a lemon to it. The amount of lemon you add should ideally be one-third of the amount of oil you use.
Apply this solution to the inside of your thighs and massage it in well – you can massage  the area with for about 15 to 20 minutes until it is completely absorbed into your skin. This massaging action also leads to greater blood flow in the area helping lighten the skin.
Next, wash off the area with warm water and a rough wash cloth, gently rubbing the area. Remember not to use soap on the area right after you have applied this solution. Soap will take away all the moisture and render the remedy useless.  Do this once a day and watch the area lightening in just one week.

Curd and lemon pack
This is a great remedy that will not only get rid of the darkening on your thighs but will also help keep it moisturized and supple. Lemon adds the necessary acidic and whitening properties making this a perfect pack for people with extremely dark inner thighs. You can also add a bit of besan or gram flower and turmeric to this pack to help with the lightening process and keeps infections at bay.
To make this pack take a spoon of slightly sour unflavoured curd, add the juice of half a lemon, a little besan and a pinch of turmeric to the mix. Mix it into a paste and apply it onto the areas that are darkened. Allow it to stay till it dries and gently scrub off using circular motions. Wash off the residue with water and pat dry. Do this once every day to see a change in the colour of your inner thighs.

Sugar, lemon and honey pack
This pack effectively lightens and exfoliates your skin while keeping it healthy. The honey helps keep the sensitive skin of your inner thighs healthy and the sugar gently exfoliates the area. Lemon adds to the bleaching effect of the pack and helps in reducing hyper pigmentation in the area.
To make this pack, mix one spoon of honey with the juice of half a lemon and a teaspoon of sugar crystals. Apply this paste to the area and gently scrub it in circular motions till the sugar completely disappears. Allow it to stay on the area for about five minutes and wash it off with water.
This paste tends to be a little sticky, make sure you wash it off well. Applying this pack everyday for a week will yield very good results.

Sandalwood, lemon and cucumber pulp pack
This pack cools the inner thighs and soothes the tender skin of the area. Lemon lends it the much needed acidic component making it a perfect remedy for dark inner thighs.
To make this pack grate a peeled cucumber, add a spoon of sandalwood powder and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well, till it is a paste and apply it on your inner thighs. Allow it to stay till it dries and gently wash off.
 One of the reasons for darkening of the inner thighs is chaffing (or rubbing) of the thighs. If the area is sore due to chaffing avoid adding lemon to the mixture and apply it to the area. This pack will then act as a soothing agent and help reduce the burning you commonly feel due to chaffing.
Apply this pack one every day for two weeks to see a difference.

Almond oil, lemon, milk and honey pack
Almond oil is a rich source of vitamin E — an essential vitamin for the smoothening and brightening of the skin – making it an elixir for hyper pigmented inner thighs.  Milk and honey lend this pack the essential moisturizing and anti-bacterial effect, while lemon gives it the necessary bleaching action.
To make this pack, take two to three tablespoons of milk, add a spoon of honey and the juice of half a lemon to it. Now add a teaspoon of almond oil to the mix. If you can’t find almond oil try using the paste of almonds (add a few almonds to a grinder with a few spoons of milk, and grind it into a paste).
Apply this pack to your inner thighs and allow it to stay for fifteen to twenty minutes. Once dry scrub off the pack using gentle circular motions, wash off the rest of the pack with water.

Oatmeal, curd and lemon juice pack:
Oatmeal is not only great for your body it also acts as a very effective exfoliating agent. Curd and lemon help increase the bleaching and acidic content of the pack, making it perfect for dark inner thighs.
To make this pack take a spoon of oatmeal, add slightly sour curd and a spoon of honey. Mix well till it becomes a paste and apply it on the skin of your inner thighs. Now gently scrub the area. Remember to be gentle as the skin in this area is very sensitive. Scrub for about two to three minutes and gently wash off the excess with water. Pat the area dry. Applying this pack once a day can help lighten the area significantly.

Potato juice, tomato juice and honey
Potatoes and tomatoes are great natural bleaching agents that unlike lemon are not very corrosive – which makes them perfect for the sensitive area of the inner thigh. Honey acts as a antibacterial agents that also helps keep the skin soft, supple and blemish free.
To make this pack, grate a small piece of peeled potato, add the juice of half a tomato and a table spoon of honey to the mix. Apply this paste on the area and allow it to dry. Once dry, wash the area well with water and pat dry. You can apply this paste as regularly as you wish. Typically using it twice a day (once in the morning and in the evening) gives good results.
 
Orange peel and honey
If you thought orange is only good for you during a cold, you are mistaken. The skin of oranges are packed with vitamin C and bleaching agents. Not only is it a good for your skin it also gives the area that fresh orange flavour.
To make this pack, grate the peel of an orange and add a spoon of honey to it. Crush the grated peel a little to allow the acidic content to release into the honey. Now, apply this on your inner thighs and massage it into your skin. This mixture is slightly sticky and you will need a little extra solution to help keep the area moist as you massage it. Do this for about 15 minutes and then wash it off with water. Just like the potato juice pack this pack can be applied twice a day for quick results.

Aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil pack
Aloe vera  has been well documented for its awesome benefits on the skin, but did you know it works very well as a lightening agent? Yes, and when vitamin E oil is added to it, this cactus plant becomes an even more potent lightening agent.
To make this paste take the pulp of aloe vera (or the gel) add a few drops of vitamin E oil and mix it well. Now apply this to your inner thighs and allow it to dry. Once dry, wash the area well with water and pat it dry.
This pack can be used twice a day, but be careful not to apply it too often.

Lemon, glycerine and rose water pack
This is a great pack with assured results. The lemon, glycerin and rose water make it perfect for lightening and moisturizing this area while still getting rid of all those ugly dark spots. It not only helps clear up blemishes but also helps make the skin soft and smooth.
To make this pack, take equal quantities of glycerin and lemon and add a little bit of rose water  to it.  This pack is best used at night, just before you go to bed since it needs to remain on the area for as long as possible. Once ready, apply this pack to your inner thighs, allow it to remain for the rest of the night and wash it off the next morning.  
If used every day, this pack will get rid of hyper pigmentation and spots within one week. The best part about this solution is that it can be made and stored in advance, so you no more have an excuse to skip this important beauty regimen.
General rules to use packs on the inner thighs:

• Do not use these packs on broken or wounded skin. Allow the area to heal well before you apply anything.
• Avoid using soaps in the area right after the application of this pack, since it can strip it away of essential moisture.
• If you have oily skin or tend to perspire a lot, use talcum powder in the area to help lessen the friction between your thighs.
• In case you have normal skin, apply a mild moisturizing body lotion to the area. A water based one is best for the area as it is prone to sweating. 

OBJ Goes Back To School

Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is set to go back to school.

OBJ as fondly called is trying to get a higher degree in Christian Theology.

Obasanjo is formally enroll as a graduate student at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos.

 

In 2009, two years after he left office, Obasanjo obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in 2009. 

 

Premium Times reached out to the former president who confirmed the news.

He said it was important for him to make some commitments towards achieving his aspirations in life.
“I’m going back to school because I have to have something to aspire to in every endeavor of life, I always aspire to something new in my farm. I do that in my international activities. I do it in my writing. I do it in the improvement of my academic work which helps to sharpen my brain and strengthen my faith.”

When asked how he was going to cope combining his studies with his tight international engagements, Mr. Obasanjo said he would take advantage of the flexibility of the National Open University’s system.

 

“Fortunately, the Open University is flexible enough and I will definitely be able to cope. I was able to cope when I did the Post Graduate. I was also busy during the period,” he said.

 

We wish him well......

Nicki Minaj Nude Photos Leak: Fans Say Pics Are Fake

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to revealing some skin, but she may be showing fans far more than she ever intended as the latest victim of a hacking scandal that's already resulted in stolen nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence and dozens of other celebs being released online.

 
Nicki's nip slip photo from yesterday (above) was posted by the rapper to her Instagram account and may have been an early, coy response to the alleged leak.
Ms. Minaj may be saying that she won't shy away from revealing selfies simply because some creep posted her private photos online.
Or, it may be her way of pointing out that the photos are fake without directly acknowledging the controversy.
Yes, "fans" who have scrutinized the pics say the woman in the photos is not Nicki, and the proof may be in boobies:
The photos show the woman from the front (Which should be a tip-off in itself. You know Nicki would have a butt selfie or 50 in the mix.) and she doesn't appear to be as well-endowed up top as Nicki.

Whatever the case, Nicki has never been one to shy away from controversy, so within the next 24 hours, you can expect her to either acknowledge that she's been hacked or pull an Ariana Grande, deny the pics are hers, and point out the many ways in which her booty is superior to the impostor's.

KANYE WEST RUSHED TO HOSPITAL IN AUTRALIA

 
Kanye West was reportedly rushed to hospital on Wednesday just hours before he performed in his final Melbourne concert. The 37-year-old was allegedly taken to Epworth hospital in Richmond where he was given an emergency MRI at around 2pm in the afternoon, according to Woman’s Day.

A woman by the name of Loraine Kelly,who accompanied her daughter while she was having her own MRI scan, told the magazine that the Black Skinhead singer had his face partially concealed when he was ushered through the back entrance of the facility by his security team before being stretchered in to the MRI area.

Ms Kelly told Woman’s Day that doctors had fears that the rapper had had a seizure or was about to have a seizure.

‘Everyone was massively panicked,’ the onlooker told the magazine.

‘Everyone was moved out of the waiting and consulting rooms.’

Ms Kelly said one of Kanye’s security team had her daughter ejected from the room before her scan had been completed.

However, a source told E! Online that Kanye only attended hospital as a precaution.

‘[Kanye is] fine and didn’t have a major health scare or seizure,’ a source told the network.

‘He just suffered a MIGRAINE and went to the hospital simply as a precaution.’

Oscar Pistorius Verdict: NOT GUILTY of Murder in Reeva Steenkamp Shooting

Having remained silent throughout his months-long trial, the judge in the Oscar Pistorius murder case reached a verdict to decide the Olympic athlete's fate Thursday:

Pistorius cannot be found guilty of intentionally killing Reeva Steenkamp, the judge ruled. As such, under South African law, Pistorius will not be found guilty of "murder."

 

The proceedings continue, and Pistorius faces other possible verdicts, including culpable homicide, that could still land him behind bars. But not for murder.

The verdict came from Judge Thokozile Masipa alone, as South Africa does not have jury trials. The 66-year-old said she did not come to her decision lightly.

Pistorius gunned down girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013, in what defense lawyers say was a terrible mistake, believing she was an intruder.

State prosecutors argued it was premeditated murder, but a lesser murder charge or negligent killing, both of which call for years in jail, were also on the table.

Experts pointed to Masipa's record of tough action against criminals who victimized women as indicators that she would not be easily swayed by Pistorius' dubious story.

Others describe her as a good listener and a dispassionate analyst of facts, however, so there was truly no telling how she would rule until she did so.

Judge Masipa said Pistorius could not have foreseen that the person he was shooting at, behind the bathroom door, would die, and thus an intent to kill was not proven.

She also said evidence suggests that Pistorius genuinely believed Reeva Steenkamp was still in the bedroom, and that the person in the bathroom was an intruder.

Before she rejected the premeditated murder charge, Masipa questioned why he fired "not one ... but four shots" into the bathroom before he went to find her.

However, she said, his intention to shoot does not necessarily mean the intent to kill, which was enough to clear the athlete of the worst criminal charge.

Shorly before, Masipa cast doubt on some of the witness testimony heard in the six-month trial, and said she believes media coverage contaminated testimonies.

She described the victim's wound as "immediately incapacitating," and said she believed a scream heard by witnesses the night of the killing was from Oscar, not Reeva.

The judge appeared to accept the defense timeline that the shots were fired first, then the screaming that must have been Pistorius, horrified at his alleged mistake.

Oscar Pistorius and late girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

OAU student tests negative for Ebola virus – Management

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, has said that the female student of the institution who was suspected to have the Ebola virus and moved to Lagos State has tested negative to the virus.

The Public Relations Officer of the OAU, Mr. Abiodun Olanrewaju, said this in a telephone interview with our punch on Thursday.

He said, ” The preliminary result of the girl is out and she tested negative. Another test will be done tomorrow. The university will issue a statement on this later today.”

The female student of the university who hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers State was said to have had contact with Dr. Iyke Enemuo who died of the Ebola virus after treating an ECOWAS diplomat in a hotel room.

The OAU student was said to have been put under surveillance in Port Harcourt for 21 days before she was certified okay having tested negative to the virus.

However, on her return to the OAU to resume her studies, she took ill again on Monday and she walked to the university’s health centre where she was admitted.

Her confession to have had contact with the late doctor and the symptoms similar to the EVD triggered rumour that she had the virus and the whole university community was thrown into panic. Some students told punch that the lady was bleeding and showing signs of the Ebola virus.

But the result of the second test now would calm students of the university who had been thrown into panic since she fell sick and was moved to Lagos.

Breaking News: A Liberian Woman With Ebola Virus Arrested At Lagos Airport

 According to Nigeriafilms.com, a Liberian woman infected with the Ebola virus has been caught at the Lagos international airport today, when she arrived from the Air Morok flight.


The woman whose name was not identified as at the time of this report, was said to have just landed at the Lagos airport when she was screened and the virus was detected in her.

She was immediately arrested.

How To Spot A Fake Abuja Big Boy

These guys are always well-dressed with flashy cars. Some of them are even from rich homes. You see them looking like a bag of money, meanwhile nothing in their bank accounts. 

There is nothing wrong with looking good and not having money to back it up. There is only something wrong when you are doing it for packaging. 

1. Always with the fake accent: Apparently, this is not exclusive to the babes. The male FABBs use all the accents in the world; British, American and Nigerian accent all muddled up in one. If they are talking to a babe who probably lived in the UK with a British accent, their accent automatically changes just to impress. Please, embrace your Nigerian accent, whether it is an Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa accent, be proud of it. You don’t see an American man trying to talk like a Nigerian. 

2. He only dates working girls: This is a highly defining character of the male FABB. They do not date jobless babes. If you don’t have a J -O -B, then it’s onto the next one. They do not want to be bothered about taking care of a babe who’s probably still in school or sharing CV about. That is not in their dictionary of potential girlfriends. Chinenye UgonnaChinenye Ugonna 

3. He drives the flashiest of flashy cars: Warning: Don’t be deceived, the car belongs to their father or uncle. 

4. He always has a political connection: A typical Abuja boy is always related to some politician or influential person. The politicians are always their uncle but hardly ever their father. Sometimes, it could even be a politician they have met once- he becomes their uncle. 

5. He is a mummy’s boy: Most of the rich male FABBs live off the wealth of their family who still pay for everything they own. If you know a guy who lives in a very expensive duplex in Maitama but does not have a regular job, check that guy! They probably even get monthly allowance from their parents every month as grown men. Hey, not judging, you do you. 

6. He immediately introduces you to his family/friends: Imagine you meet this nice looking guy in Abuja, and before you know it, he has introduced you to his family and friends. In your mind, you are thinking that you are an iyawo (wife in the Yoruba language), not knowing you are girlfriend no. 9. 

7. He spontaneously proposes to you after a short period of dating: They tell you that you are a wife material or even propose marriage so they can be living off their new working class babe. You would cook, clean and before you know it, you have turned to their provider. Their food, shelter, and clothing would be taken care of by the working class babe. They start with “Please, borrow me N10, 000, I would pay you back.” Next time, it’s N20, 000 and then it keeps increasing. Of course, the babe will never get her money back. If you are guilty of this, it’s not good o! It should be a joint effort. 

8. He only remembers his babe on Thursdays: This is the time to remember all the hook-ups they have forgotten from Monday to Wednesday. They need to get a babe to turn up with during the weekend. If Halima doesn’t respond, Salewa will. After all there are many fishes in the sea. 

9. He doesn’t have a proper job: This is not referring to the guys who genuinely work/hustle for their money from Monday to Friday to make ends meet. Thumbs up! This is for the guys who claim they work during the week but people still cannot point a finger on what they do. On Friday, they would be the first to update their status with: “Turn up weekend, TGIF”. 

10. He’s always the first to pop bottles in the club: They are always the first to order bottles just to impress. When it’s time to pay, they would remember they have to go to the bathroom. It’s not by force to pop champagne. After popping and being forced to pay, they come home to eat noodles. Bear in mind that the money would have bought you a nice plate of jollof rice and a big fat chicken. 


Babes......Shine your eyes ooooo

These guys are always well-dressed with flashy cars. Some of them are even from rich homes. You see them looking like a bag of money, meanwhile nothing in their bank accounts. There is nothing wrong with looking good and not having money to back it up. There is only something wrong when you are doing it for packaging. 1. Always with the fake accent: Apparently, this is not exclusive to the babes. The male FABBs use all the accents in the world; British, American and Nigerian accent all muddled up in one. If they are talking to a babe who probably lived in the UK with a British accent, their accent automatically changes just to impress. Please, embrace your Nigerian accent, whether it is an Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa accent, be proud of it. You don’t see an American man trying to talk like a Nigerian. 2. He only dates working girls: This is a highly defining character of the male FABB. They do not date jobless babes. If you don’t have a J -O -B, then it’s onto the next one. They do not want to be bothered about taking care of a babe who’s probably still in school or sharing CV about. That is not in their dictionary of potential girlfriends. Chinenye UgonnaChinenye Ugonna 3. He drives the flashiest of flashy cars: Warning: Don’t be deceived, the car belongs to their father or uncle. 4. He always has a political connection: A typical Abuja boy is always related to some politician or influential person. The politicians are always their uncle but hardly ever their father. Sometimes, it could even be a politician they have met once- he becomes their uncle. 5. He is a mummy’s boy: Most of the rich male FABBs live off the wealth of their family who still pay for everything they own. If you know a guy who lives in a very expensive duplex in Maitama but does not have a regular job, check that guy! They probably even get monthly allowance from their parents every month as grown men. Hey, not judging, you do you. 6. He immediately introduces you to his family/friends: Imagine you meet this nice looking guy in Abuja, and before you know it, he has introduced you to his family and friends. In your mind, you are thinking that you are an iyawo (wife in the Yoruba language), not knowing you are girlfriend no. 9. 7. He spontaneously proposes to you after a short period of dating: They tell you that you are a wife material or even propose marriage so they can be living off their new working class babe. You would cook, clean and before you know it, you have turned to their provider. Their food, shelter, and clothing would be taken care of by the working class babe. They start with “Please, borrow me N10, 000, I would pay you back.” Next time, it’s N20, 000 and then it keeps increasing. Of course, the babe will never get her money back. If you are guilty of this, it’s not good o! It should be a joint effort. 8. He only remembers his babe on Thursdays: This is the time to remember all the hook-ups they have forgotten from Monday to Wednesday. They need to get a babe to turn up with during the weekend. If Halima doesn’t respond, Salewa will. After all there are many fishes in the sea. 9. He doesn’t have a proper job: This is not referring to the guys who genuinely work/hustle for their money from Monday to Friday to make ends meet. Thumbs up! This is for the guys who claim they work during the week but people still cannot point a finger on what they do. On Friday, they would be the first to update their status with: “Turn up weekend, TGIF”. 10. He’s always the first to pop bottles in the club: They are always the first to order bottles just to impress. When it’s time to pay, they would remember they have to go to the bathroom. It’s not by force to pop champagne. After popping and being forced to pay, they come home to eat noodles. Bear in mind that the money would have bought you a nice plate of jollof rice and a big fat chicken. So, there you have the Fake Abuja Big Boy, FABB away.

Read more at: How To Spot A Fake Abuja Big Boy (Part II) | LATEST NIGERIAN NEWS BREAKING HEADLINES NEWSPAPERS

These guys are always well-dressed with flashy cars. Some of them are even from rich homes. You see them looking like a bag of money, meanwhile nothing in their bank accounts. There is nothing wrong with looking good and not having money to back it up. There is only something wrong when you are doing it for packaging. 1. Always with the fake accent: Apparently, this is not exclusive to the babes. The male FABBs use all the accents in the world; British, American and Nigerian accent all muddled up in one. If they are talking to a babe who probably lived in the UK with a British accent, their accent automatically changes just to impress. Please, embrace your Nigerian accent, whether it is an Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa accent, be proud of it. You don’t see an American man trying to talk like a Nigerian. 2. He only dates working girls: This is a highly defining character of the male FABB. They do not date jobless babes. If you don’t have a J -O -B, then it’s onto the next one. They do not want to be bothered about taking care of a babe who’s probably still in school or sharing CV about. That is not in their dictionary of potential girlfriends. Chinenye UgonnaChinenye Ugonna 3. He drives the flashiest of flashy cars: Warning: Don’t be deceived, the car belongs to their father or uncle. 4. He always has a political connection: A typical Abuja boy is always related to some politician or influential person. The politicians are always their uncle but hardly ever their father. Sometimes, it could even be a politician they have met once- he becomes their uncle. 5. He is a mummy’s boy: Most of the rich male FABBs live off the wealth of their family who still pay for everything they own. If you know a guy who lives in a very expensive duplex in Maitama but does not have a regular job, check that guy! They probably even get monthly allowance from their parents every month as grown men. Hey, not judging, you do you. 6. He immediately introduces you to his family/friends: Imagine you meet this nice looking guy in Abuja, and before you know it, he has introduced you to his family and friends. In your mind, you are thinking that you are an iyawo (wife in the Yoruba language), not knowing you are girlfriend no. 9. 7. He spontaneously proposes to you after a short period of dating: They tell you that you are a wife material or even propose marriage so they can be living off their new working class babe. You would cook, clean and before you know it, you have turned to their provider. Their food, shelter, and clothing would be taken care of by the working class babe. They start with “Please, borrow me N10, 000, I would pay you back.” Next time, it’s N20, 000 and then it keeps increasing. Of course, the babe will never get her money back. If you are guilty of this, it’s not good o! It should be a joint effort. 8. He only remembers his babe on Thursdays: This is the time to remember all the hook-ups they have forgotten from Monday to Wednesday. They need to get a babe to turn up with during the weekend. If Halima doesn’t respond, Salewa will. After all there are many fishes in the sea. 9. He doesn’t have a proper job: This is not referring to the guys who genuinely work/hustle for their money from Monday to Friday to make ends meet. Thumbs up! This is for the guys who claim they work during the week but people still cannot point a finger on what they do. On Friday, they would be the first to update their status with: “Turn up weekend, TGIF”. 10. He’s always the first to pop bottles in the club: They are always the first to order bottles just to impress. When it’s time to pay, they would remember they have to go to the bathroom. It’s not by force to pop champagne. After popping and being forced to pay, they come home to eat noodles. Bear in mind that the money would have bought you a nice plate of jollof rice and a big fat chicken. So, there you have the Fake Abuja Big Boy, FABB away.

Read more at: How To Spot A Fake Abuja Big Boy (Part II) | LATEST NIGERIAN NEWS BREAKING HEADLINES NEWSPAPERS

How To Spot A Fake Abuja Big Boy

Read more at: How To Spot A Fake Abuja Big Boy (Part II) | LATEST NIGERIAN NEWS BREAKING HEADLINES NEWSPAPERS

On Air Personality Toke Makinwa Showers Praises on her Loving husband

Here is what she said:
 

She's lucky to have an understanding man as a husband.

OMG!!!!! Man Discovers Wife Is A Man After 19 Years Of Marriage

 

A 64-year-old Belgian man identified only as Jan has been fighting for the courts to grant him an annulment and permission to evict his wife of 19 years from their home after discovering that she was actually born a man.

"I feel I've been assaulted," Jan reportedly told the Het Nieuwsblad newspaper, describing the discovery that his Indonesian wife, Monica, is a transsexual. The news was such a shock that he is reportedly undergoing psychiatric treatment.

Jan and Monica reportedly met in 1993 when the woman came to Belgium to work as an au-pair for Jan's sister.

"My second marriage was on the rocks at the time and we quickly fell in love," he said.
The couple got a long well, and Monica, 48, was like a "big sister" to his two children from a previous marriage, according to Jan.

"I brought her to Belgium. That was not easy. The Belgian courts had serious doubts about the authenticity of her birth and her identity papers, but eventually they accepted it anyway. I thought she was an attractive woman, all woman. She had no male traits," he explained.

Jan revealed that there were no clues even during moments of intimacy betraying Monica's biological gender, and that his wife had even pretended to menstruate, using sanitary napkins to "to conceal the truth."

It wasn't until recently, after two years of conflict over Monica's full-time job and late night partying, that Jan learned the shocking truth from one of his wife's relatives.

The 64-year-old Belgian reportedly shared the news with his son, who confirmed that he had heard similar rumors. In addition to the revelation, Jan had discovered "amorous messages" from other men on Monica's computer, according to British publication the Telegraph.

"One evening I confronted her and she finally confessed she had been born a boy and had a sex change operation," Jan said, according to the Daily Mail. "My world collapsed in a few seconds. I was horrified. I feel like have been violated for almost 20 years."

The Telegraph reports that the moment of confrontation between Monica and Jan was heated and led to a physical altercation with the police having to be called to their home.

"I pushed her against the wall and said: 'Now I know the truth. Are you a man?' She then announced that she was born as a boy and that she had been operated on. She was now a woman, and so she did not need to tell me about her past as a man. My world collapsed. That evening came to blows," Jan explained.

While awaiting the decision of the courts to annul his marriage, Jan has been denied a request to have Monica forcibly removed from their home.

In the meantime, "We live in separate rooms and rarely speak," he said.