New Delhi, Jan 1 : Christina Aguilera has admitted that she has `a newfound respect' for her body after giving birth.

The singer gave birth to son Max Liron, her first child with husband Jordan Bratman, in January, reports China Daily.

But Aguilera has admitted that she was amazed to experience how much the female anatomy could endure during labour.

"I really have a newfound respect for the female body after going through this process," Aguilera said.

New Delhi, Dec 16 : American pop/R&B singer songwriter Christina Aguilera has likened her staying at home to the life of a hermit.

Aguilera, who had given to birth to son Max Liron from husband Jordan Bratman in January, revealed she prefers spending time at home with her family than attending star-studded parties, reports the China Daily.

"We have become like hermits. It has just been a whole year of moving in and change. But if I''m honest there has been no real reason for me to leave the house," she said.

New Delhi, Dec 9 : American pop/R&B singer Christina Aguilera has revealed that “playing board games” with her hubby Jordan Bratman helps her keep their marriage alive.

Aguilera, 27, who gave birth to Max, her first child with Bratman, in January, revealed that they have frequent “date nights”, and that they also love competing against each other in a variety of games, reports the China Daily.

“I have the most wonderful partner in Jordan. We make it a priority to work on our marriage. You have to take it seriously and respect each other and be a team,” she said.

“We always have date nights as well - it helps to keep the marriage alive after you have kids. My husband and I love to play board games together!” she stated.

New Delhi, Nov 26 : Popstar Christina Aguilera is keen on learning how to cook "bad-for-your-arteries" food.

The ‘Keep Getting Better’ hitmaker is hoping that she’s able to make meals like her mother in order to impress 10-month-old Max, her first child with husband Jordan Bratman, reports China Daily.

"My mom loves to cook really southern, good, buttery, salty, delicious, bad-for-your-arteries kind of food, but it is amazing, and I hope to be a cook like that someday because one thing that I look forward to whenever I do go home is tasting my mom''s home cooking,” Aguilera said.

"I want to do the same for Max. Cooking is my next goal in life to achieve,” she added.

Washington, Nov 26 : Christina Aguilera has admitted that she is "blown away" by Nicole Richie’s mothering skills.

Aguilera and Richie, who welcomed their first tots just a day apart in
January (08), have grown close over their maternal duties.

Aguilera, who is mother to 10-month-old Max, is fed up of hearing negative opinions on Richie’s abilities as a mum.

The singer has "nothing but good things to say" about the socialite.

"I really appreciate people that exude a lot of talent and hard work.

New Delhi, Nov 19 : Christina Aguilera, who is still struggling to lose her baby weight, has admitted that she is determined to get back in shape.

The singer, who gave birth to son Max, her first child with husband Jordan Bratman, in January - has admitted that she is finding it tough to shift her last few post-pregnancy pounds, reports China Daily.

"Now I am back in the gym trying to eat as healthy as I can except for my one cheat day a week," she said.