SHE is best known for playing Janine Butcher on EastEnders, but behind the scenes Charlie Brooks has been working on a secret project.
The actress, 41, has launched her first vibrator, which she started creating four years ago on her kitchen table.
What began as a clay mould at home is now a sex toy, called U, available to buy.
Charlie has gained the backing of Jacqueline Gold – the chief executive of Ann Summers.
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The product is now available to buy for £100 and Charlie couldn’t be happier.
She revealed on This Morning that she came up with the idea in the middle of the night, explaining: "I woke up in the middle of the night about four years ago and went, 'Why isn't there a vibrator that surrounds the clitoris, that surrounds the vulva and doesn't penetrate?'"
The star continued: "I went on this journey.
"I ordered some clay and I started making it around my kitchen table."
Charlie later explained on Instagram: “I was fed up of not feeling comfortable in my body. Realised I didn’t know enough about it, so I went on a journey of the body and mind.
“It’s a powerful one, and I’d love U to go on one too. I’m no life coach or expert on ANYTHING, and I do NOT always get it right. But I can share my experience.
“And maybe you’ll be inspired too. This is my baby…I’m so happy I can finally introduce you guys. I want you to meet U. I think you might like each other…”
The product has already won an award thanks to using a completely new technology.
