Woman on navigating conjoined twin's intimacy in marriage: ‘I have headphones'

Carmen and Lupita Andrade were born in Mexico and share some ribs, a circulatory system, a digestive system, and a reproductive system.

Conjoined twins Carmen and Lupita Andrade recently spoke about how they manage boundaries in Carmen’s marriage to Daniel McCormack. Carmen, who tied the knot in October 2024 in Connecticut , explained nearly two years later how she ensures her twin’s comfort during intimate moments.

In an interview with People, Carmen said that if Lupita is uncomfortable with something, be it cuddling or topics the couple discusses, “we just respect that.” Lupita added that she has her own ways of coping, saying, “I have headphones and a phone. I don’t care.” Carmen also noted, “Lupita is not a very overly affectionate person that way.”

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