Jessica Simpson said she drinks a Chinese herbal remedy containing snake sperm.
The singer, 44, revealed the habit in a video posted to Instagram on March 28. She said she uses the remedy to prepare her vocal cords while touring. Simpson said her vocal coach recommended the drink.
Also, she explained the moment in the video.
“They’re like, ‘What are you drinking?’ Because it’s this Chinese herb thing.
“And I’m like, ‘I don’t know.’ My vocal coach told me to drink it, and they Googled the ingredients and… snake sperm.”
Meanwhile, a friend asked if it was a tea. Simpson replied it was not.
“It’s like a honey. So, if you want a good vocal you got to drink snake sperm.”
However, Simpson faced online criticism after the post. Despite that, she defended the practice during an interview with TMZ at LAX on April 6. She said the remedy helps her voice.
“It just really clears my throat,”
“I’m just a great singer when I have snake sperm.”
Finally, she said she plans to keep using it. When asked if she would continue, she answered clearly.
“Of course! Are you kidding me? Yeah!”
Later, she added,
“Maybe I’ll make my own.”