How romantic. In a new Sunday Times interview, Robert Downey Jr. revealed his wife Susan Levin cured him of a nasty compulsive habit he had. What habit was that? He says he was a “serial masturbator.”

Tropic Thunder star Robert Downey Jr admits he was once obsessed with his penis. The actor, who dated Sarah Jessica Parker for seven years, is now married to movie producer Susan Levin. ‘I was a compulsive, serial masturbator,’ he says. ‘But it was the best thing I could have been ‘I utilised that organ and rode it for everything it was worth.’ Robert, 43, says he has now outgrown the habit, but claims most men are obsessed with sex. ‘It’s no longer a motivating factor for me. My union with Susan is sacred,’ he tells The Sunday Times magazine.

His wife must be all misty eyed with that confession. I wonder if that will be part of his Oscar speech? I love Robert Downey Jr., I think he’s hilarious, and an amazing actor. Downey a passionate Aries dude, prides himself on being a leader, and is not afraid to speak his mind. It’s reported he is best friends with Mel Gibson and has been sober since 2003.

He has two new movies coming out this year, The Soloist and Sherlock Holmes. Can’t wait!