Jessica Simpson confession

Jessica Simpson has confessed she - not husband Nick Lachey - wanted to break her pre-marital sex ban.

The stunning singer, who famously lost her virginity on her wedding night, has admitted former boyband star Nick had to "fend her off" when she got too amorous, because he knew she would regret it.

Jessica revealed to Britain's Sunday Times Style magazine: "Nick was for real. He completely respected me for it, and the closer we got, it was often him having to fend me off. It was hard, but he knew I'd hate myself - and him - in the morning."

The 'Newlyweds' star claims not having sex before marriage is her proudest achievement.

She said: "Of all the things about myself, staying a virgin until my wedding night is the thing that makes me most proud.

"I've been with men who dumped me because they couldn't believe I really didn't want to have sex. They thought it was a publicity stunt. I was always told I had a body made for sin, but I was never a sinner."

But Jessica admits it was worth the wait, saying: "Having sex on my wedding night was the most amazing moment of my life. It was so incredible."