Two conjoined twins have opened up about their personal relationships, including how they make intimacy work as one twin is in a relationship, while the other is asexual.
Lupita and Carmen Andrade, conjoined twins hailing from Mexico, are connected at the torso and share a pelvis and a reproductive system.
The twins, who moved to the United States as infants, have grown up facing unique challenges due to their rare condition. Though they each possess two arms, they only share one set of legs, making their journey all the more extraordinary. Nevertheless, they remain undeterred in pursuing their aspirations.
Carmen is currently studying to become a veterinary nurse, while Lupita aims to join her sister in the business as a technician and has an ambitious dream of becoming a comedy writer.
In an exclusive interview with Today.com, the sisters elaborated on their intimate lives, where Carmen discussed her relationship with her boyfriend, Daniel, whom she met through a dating app. Carmen acknowledged the need for caution, given previous encounters with individuals who harbored ill intentions towards them.
"Daniel was different right from the start," Carmen revealed. "He never focused on my condition, which is something that sets him apart. Dealing with social anxiety, I've had to cancel dates at the last minute, but with Daniel, I felt an unusual calmness."
The couple has been together for two and a half years and has even considered the possibility of engagement. However, they are determined to live together first before taking that step.
Lupita's asexuality hasn't posed any problems for the trio. "Daniel and my sister get along really well," Carmen said. "It’s funny because I stay up later than Lupita, but when Daniel sleeps over, I fall asleep quickly - and he stays up talking with her."
To ensure that Lupita feels included and valued in their relationship, they often let her choose the meeting points and dinner venues.
The topic of starting a family came up in conversation, and Carmen expressed her contentment with being a dog mom. She mentioned that their medical conditions, including endometriosis, make it impossible for them to conceive.
Born in 2002, the twins defied all odds as they surpassed the doctors' expectations of surviving only three days. Their journey has been one of resilience and determination, with years of shared physical therapy helping them achieve significant milestones, such as sitting up and taking their first steps at the age of four, as per the Daily Mail.
In a previous interview by the Jubilee YouTube channel, titled 'We're Conjoined Twins. Ask Us Anything,' the sisters addressed various questions, including the topic of sexual activity. Carmen clarified that they are not sexually active, but she was transparent with her boyfriend from the beginning, and he respects their boundaries.
