Veteran actor Miriam Margolyes has talked about the memory of experiencing her first orgasm at the age of three in an interview with Louis Theroux on his podcast ‘Grounded with Louis Theroux’.

The 78-year-old openly discussed s** and attraction, and shared her experience of walking past her then-schoolmistress’ house and feeling an “overpowering heat” in her loins, which was “deeply pleasant and rather exhausting”.

Margolyes reminisced further, saying that she “had a crush on my preparatory schoolmistress”, and that her relationship with women continued throughout her school years.

She admitted that she didn’t realise she was a lesbian at the time and assumed she was like everyone else.

She has been in a relationship with academic Heather Sutherland for 52 years, but the two live separately for personal space reasons.

When asked by Theroux if there was any self-stimulation involved in her experience, Margolyes replied, “No, there wasn’t friction, it was simply mental.

“The power of longing and desire.

“But I was honestly three and I didn’t know my a**e from my elbow then.”

Margolyes is renowned for her candid and outspoken nature, and has made headlines in the past for her opinions on a range of social and political issues.

However, her recent admission has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of discussing s**ual experiences involving minors.

Some have criticised the actor for sharing such personal details about her childhood, while others have applauded her for being open and honest about her sexuality.

Margolyes herself has acknowledged the controversial nature of her revelation, stating on the podcast, “I know it’s very odd and people will be surprised and shocked, but I’ve got no reason to lie about it.”

Regardless of the reaction, Margolyes’ story serves as a reminder of the importance of acknowledging and exploring sexuality at all ages.

It also highlights the need for a more open and inclusive attitude towards sexuality and s**ual experiences, particularly those that fall outside of the traditional heteronormative narrative.

In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the importance of s** education in schools, with many advocating for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach that covers a range of s**ual orientations and experiences.

Margolyes’ story, while controversial, is a reminder of the importance of such education and the need to create a safe and supportive environment for young people to explore and understand their sexuality.

Margolyes has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights throughout her career, and has been recognised for her contributions with various awards and honours.