"We all know that one of the biggest talking points of the year was that I have a d---, so why not give them what they want? I believe in certain institutions: cooking, serving dinner, taking care of my family. So I consider myself quite the lady."
-Fashion-forward international pop superstar Lady Gaga, talking to British music magazine Q about the rumor that she is a hermaphrodite and whether or not she considers herself a true lady. The interview, which hit newsstands on Tuesday (February 23), also delves into why she avoided the traditional pop star persona when coming into her own as a performer. "The last thing a young woman needs is another picture of a sexy pop star writhing in sand, covered in grease, touching herself," she told the magazine. "My image was an issue at my record label. I fought for months and cried at meetings. I got criticized for being arrogant because if you're sure of yourself as a woman they say you're a bitch whereas if you're a man and you're strong-willed it's normal."
Of course, the most notable headline-grabbing aspect of the feature is the accompany set of photos. Gaga appears topless on the cover of the issue, and she appears to have a bulge in her pants in several shots (a reference to the questions about her sexual biology). Despite the pointy gloves and mesh tops that occasionally cover her chest, you can clearly see her Gagas in most of the photos. The U.K. will get plenty of time with Gaga over the next few weeks, as the singer will be making her way through England next month.