Im halfway through the second one, told US Glamour. I even bought my mum the book! But every time she tries to engage in conversation about it, I kind of dodge the subject. I dont really want to talk to my mother about S&M.
Reassuring to know that cringey mum-talks still afflict global superstars, isnt it?
Beckham, who guest-edited the American magazines September issue, also explained why shes unlikely to be caught grinning for the camera.
'I actually used to smile a lot in pictures. I think I only stopped smiling when I got into fashion. [Laughs.] Fashion stole my smile! Ive created this person. And Im not saying thats not me, but I wouldnt say thats the whole me. Its an armor that goes up.'
Beckham, who recently announced the forthcoming Spice Girl musical, is expected to perform alongside her bandmates at the London 2012 Games closing ceremony. We bet she'll even crack a smile in honour of the occasion...