Mother and Son Defend Controversial Relationship as 'Genetic Sexual Attraction'
A woman in her 50s has publicly defended her sexual relationship with her biological son, arguing that their bond is not incest but rather a phenomenon known as 'Genetic Sexual Attraction'. Kim West and Ben Ford, who reunited after more than 30 years apart, claim their intense connection is legitimate and meant to be, despite widespread societal condemnation and legal prohibitions.
Reunion Sparks Unconventional Romance
Kim West gave birth to Ben when she was a 19-year-old student in California, placing him for adoption a week later due to her inability to raise him. She then returned to the UK, and over three decades passed without any contact between them. In 2013, Ben, who was married and living in Colorado, decided to track down his biological parents, ultimately finding Kim.
What began as letters and phone calls quickly escalated. In 2014, they arranged an in-person meeting, which dramatically altered their relationship. According to reports, they became sexually involved almost immediately, with Ben later admitting that the encounters were so 'mind-blowing' that he felt compelled to leave his wife, Victoria. He confessed to his then-wife that he could no longer be intimate with her unless he imagined she was his mother.
Defiance in the Face of Legal and Social Risks
Incestuous relationships are illegal in most countries, carrying potential sentences of up to 15 years in prison. Despite this, Kim and Ben openly discussed plans to marry and have children, even considering surrogacy if natural conception proved difficult. This is particularly controversial due to the significantly higher risk of serious genetic health conditions associated with inbreeding.
Kim told The New Day newspaper in 2016 that she felt jealous of Ben's wife, Victoria, describing a 'growing sense of competition'. She noted that Victoria referred to her as 'mummy girlfriend' and expressed discomfort with the amount of time Ben spent with his mother. The couple claimed their situation is not incest but rather a result of Genetic Sexual Attraction, a theory suggesting that relatives who meet as adults may experience intense sexual attraction due to missed intimacy during childhood.
Public Backlash and Withdrawal from Spotlight
As media attention intensified, Kim and Ben chose to remove themselves from the public eye. They have maintained that their relationship is based on a deep, consuming love that they are willing to fight for, despite public perceptions of it being disgusting or immoral. Ben has stated that he never viewed Kim as a mother, only as a sexual partner, while Kim asserted they are 'like peas in a pod' and 'meant to be together'.
It remains unknown whether Kim and Ben continue their relationship, if they married, or if they started a family. Their story highlights the complex and often taboo intersections of family, attraction, and legality, sparking debates about the boundaries of acceptable relationships in modern society.
