The Playboy Mansion has long fascinated the public, but only those who lived there truly knew what happened behind closed doors. Former Playboy model Holly Madison recently opened up about her time with Hugh Hefner on a podcast with Owen Thiele.
Madison said her private moments with Hefner were “more normal than you would think,” despite their 53-year age gap, though she admitted she hated the group sex at the mansion and made her discomfort clear. She also joked that they always kept the lights off during intimate moments.
The couple dated from 2001 to 2008, and Madison has previously spoken about feeling pressured in the relationship. She also recalled strange scenes around the mansion, including trays stocked with tissues, baby oil, Vaseline, and other items in nearly every area.
Despite the negative experiences, Madison said she genuinely enjoyed modeling for Playboy and working behind the scenes producing pictorials, calling it a fun and multifaceted part of her life.