A 33-year-old virgin who has never even been on a date says she likes living life on her own terms - and insists there's "nothing wrong" with being a late bloomer.

Lauren Harkins, 33, has taken an unconventional path and believes having a partner is "not necessary" to lead a fulfilling life.

During her high school years, Lauren found herself uninterested in relationships, viewing them as "juvenile" and "overly complicated".