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BumRushDaShow

(170,285 posts)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:16 PM 8 hrs ago

Kristi Noem's husband entered a Christian 'sexual behavior' rehab in January: report

Source: The Independent

Saturday 11 April 2026 11:41 EDT


Kristi Noem’s husband entered a Christian “sexual behavior” rehab program earlier in January, prior to the bombshell revelations about his alleged “bimbofication” fetish and cross-dressing habits, according to a new report.

Bryon Noem enrolled in the 40-day program at “Pure Desire Ministries,” which brands itself as helping men “stop unwanted behaviors and restore broken relationships,” but did not complete it, according to right-wing commentator Megyn Kelly.

The former Fox News anchor revealed the news on her podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, citing a woman who had exchanged text messages with Bryon. “I’m entering a therapy program. Much needed and much overdue. 40 days,” messages reportedly sent by Bryon on January 12 stated. Kelly said that the pair had struck up a conversation because of the woman’s own “large breasts.”

Details of Bryon Noem’s activities were first reported by The Daily Mail last month. The newspaper reported that he engaged in a “bimbofication” fetish and sent tens of thousands of dollars, along with photos of him seeking a “Barbie doll”-like appearance, to various female models online.

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/kristi-noem-husband-sex-rehab-clinic-b2955860.html

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Kristi Noem's husband entered a Christian 'sexual behavior' rehab in January: report (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 8 hrs ago OP
I guess that explains why there has been no word - he's being deprogrammed FakeNoose 8 hrs ago #1
The hope is they can at least get him to parade around in smaller boobs. magicarpet 8 hrs ago #2
His Name Was Robert Paulson JoseBalow 8 hrs ago #6
Oh my,... magicarpet 8 hrs ago #7
I always thought his given name was "Meat Loaf." Intractable 4 hrs ago #29
Purely performative wolfie001 8 hrs ago #3
I agree. People can't control what turns them on TexasBushwhacker 6 hrs ago #19
National security risk not fooled 5 hrs ago #23
THERE'S the National Security problem... BurnDoubt 4 hrs ago #25
Weak and dumb and, as others noted, performative. RockRaven 8 hrs ago #4
Seems to me that Byron's private fetish was a lot less harmful to society Ocelot II 8 hrs ago #5
Exactly. Having sex with balloons is far less dangerous than anything his wife did. Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #8
She shot her dog mgardener 7 hrs ago #9
She is seriously mentally ill. Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #14
The criticism entails,... magicarpet 7 hrs ago #11
Kristi is galavanting all around with her boy-toy Lewandowski. magicarpet 7 hrs ago #15
Gives new meaning to "cross"-dressing. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 7 hrs ago #10
about as effective as prayers Skittles 7 hrs ago #12
Gonna pray it out of him. Ok. paleotn 7 hrs ago #13
Does this mean . . . AverageOldGuy 6 hrs ago #16
He didn't complete the program. LisaL 6 hrs ago #18
Will "Pure Desire Ministries" work with couch fetishes? DBoon 6 hrs ago #17
I was wondering if vance referred them Lifeafter70 4 hrs ago #26
Here was his one of his dominatrix that he would chat with. LeftInTX 5 hrs ago #20
See? I'm lucky. When I entered geriatricity, I grew my own man-boobs. They ain't as big as his but I gets to play 3Hotdogs 4 hrs ago #28
Thanks NJCher 1 hr ago #32
Wouldn't Impure Desires be a more fitting title? BattleRow 5 hrs ago #21
I think a covid shot should do it - that will change his DNA blue blues 5 hrs ago #22
Republicans truthisfreedom 5 hrs ago #24
Have never understood South Dakota culture. Sneederbunk 4 hrs ago #27
Oh, brother. hamsterjill 3 hrs ago #30
LOL SunSeeker 1 hr ago #31

magicarpet

(18,659 posts)
2. The hope is they can at least get him to parade around in smaller boobs.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:23 PM
8 hrs ago

His outfit of choice made Dolly Parton look like she was sporting a training bra.

TexasBushwhacker

(21,215 posts)
19. I agree. People can't control what turns them on
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:37 PM
6 hrs ago

Who knows why people develop fetishes, but they do. As long as they don't hurt anyone, leave them be. But one of the issues with Mr. Noem was that he spent thousands of dollars indulging his fetish.

not fooled

(6,700 posts)
23. National security risk
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:14 PM
5 hrs ago

that's why there was a problem not with his preferences in and of themselves, but because his wife held a national post that made his behavior prime blackmail material.

Of course there is no real national security anymore. Case in point: a quality background check of the puppy killer would have turned up his history before she got appointed to head a major governmental department.

BurnDoubt

(1,772 posts)
25. THERE'S the National Security problem...
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:59 PM
4 hrs ago

Was anybody vetted, and if they WERE, why has so much "Deplorable" slithered its way into the mal-Administration?
Of course when he gave Jared the keys to tool around in America's 1776 Democracy and sell America's Soul to the Devil I had some concern. That was rad when he told us Jared sleeps with his daughter, so he was Aces with him, and that was all the Security Clearance he needed.
The "olde wayes" are boring and waste our time when we should be grifting away and making shit-tons of cash instead of obeying old, groty rules. That's for Dorks.
One good question here would be: "Why didn't the Secretary mention in any one of her performances that an actual National Security risk
used the same bathroom she did while she was out kidnapping people?"
I have a Justice dream, and in it she would be accosted on the street by masked assailants, beaten for complaining, arrested and deported to an unknown location. Rough Karma, I know, but............................. (I have to admit, I often substitute others of her gang when appropriate, and would be OK if they all were incarcerated together, forever, or until.they eat each other.)

RockRaven

(19,479 posts)
4. Weak and dumb and, as others noted, performative.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:33 PM
8 hrs ago

Embrace yourself and what you are/what you like. And your loved ones on the same terms. (as long as everyone is consenting adults, that is).

Ocelot II

(130,726 posts)
5. Seems to me that Byron's private fetish was a lot less harmful to society
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:35 PM
8 hrs ago

than Kristi's various acts of canicide, capricide, and casual cruelty to human beings on a daily basis, not to mention her performative cosplaying and Mierda-Lardofication of her face to try to make her boss like her.

Irish_Dem

(81,601 posts)
8. Exactly. Having sex with balloons is far less dangerous than anything his wife did.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 09:01 PM
7 hrs ago

She had people murdered, kidnapped, placed in torture camps, even children were subjected to this treatment.

She helped ruin the US government and our country in so many way I cannot list them all.

Irish_Dem

(81,601 posts)
14. She is seriously mentally ill.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 09:45 PM
7 hrs ago

Her husband was probably happy she had a boyfriend and lived out of state.

magicarpet

(18,659 posts)
11. The criticism entails,...
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 09:08 PM
7 hrs ago

... these KKKrishtun Nationalists are so quick to criticize and point out someone else's flaws.

They don’t read their Bible,..

When this one has a speck of sawdust in their eye,... and you have a log in yours. Attend to your own issues, problems, and imperfections before you cast judgement on others.

Don't do a white glove test on your neighbors house until yours is spotless, disinfected, and clean.

The message isn't about boobs,...

....it's about hypocritical and judgemental energies run rampant by family values extreme right-wingers.

magicarpet

(18,659 posts)
15. Kristi is galavanting all around with her boy-toy Lewandowski.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 09:46 PM
7 hrs ago

Adultery is mentioned in the Ten Commandments,.. Kristi Noem obviously has not yet had time to read and/or digest them.

Rather than polishing Lewandowski's stick,.. Kristi should have spend the time in intensive marriage counseling to honor her oaths of matrimony and mend her relationship with her husband - who might feel abandoned or sexually deprived. Kristi's marriage seriously & unquestionably seems to need a reboot.

Does she have a Priest or a Pastor than she could consult ?

Maybe Jesus trDUMP could offer his pastoral services and unscramble that convoluted mess of the Noem's matrimony.

DBoon

(25,032 posts)
17. Will "Pure Desire Ministries" work with couch fetishes?
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:15 PM
6 hrs ago

Asking for JD Vance

Yes I know JD's couch fetish is speculation.

Lifeafter70

(1,060 posts)
26. I was wondering if vance referred them
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:03 AM
4 hrs ago

Since I read upthread he didn't complete the program

LeftInTX

(34,485 posts)
20. Here was his one of his dominatrix that he would chat with.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:02 PM
5 hrs ago
https://x.com/raelynnrileyxx



To each their own...but it is "different"
And I think this type of enhancement is physically unhealthy.

Apparently, they had a nine year online affair.

Her twitter feed is worth a read.

3Hotdogs

(15,401 posts)
28. See? I'm lucky. When I entered geriatricity, I grew my own man-boobs. They ain't as big as his but I gets to play
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:14 AM
4 hrs ago

with 'em and it don't cost me nuthin.

NJCher

(43,254 posts)
32. Thanks
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:40 AM
1 hr ago
I think. 🤔

That brings it home in a way nothing else can.

—————-

Think about this, all you people who have been in a long-term relationship. He was doing this for nine years. Nine years! How in the hell do you remain oblivious to someone engaging in this kind of odd behavior for nine years.!?

I mean, wouldn’t you at least wonder about all the balloons in the sock drawer?

SunSeeker

(58,323 posts)
31. LOL
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:36 AM
1 hr ago

Christian sexual rehab?

It was his extreme Christian evangelical views that fed his female “bimbo” objectification fetish.

That’s like going to alcohol rehab at a bar.

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