Los Angeles, July 14 (IANS): Singer Demi Lovato says her boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama has taught her to love her curves.

The 22-year-old has opened up about her anxiety and eating disorders in the past but says she has learned how to appreciate her body from the 35-year-old actor, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Captioning a photograph of herself posing in a skimpy outfit, she wrote: "Learn to lurrrrrvveee yerrrrr currrrrvveees I actually used to hate them...But then a special someone helped me learn how to love them... And he sure loves them.... #squats #COOLFORTHESUMMER (sic)."

Meanwhile, Lovato previously revealed Valderrama makes her feel "so much better" when she has an anxiety attack.

She said: "The first call I make is my boyfriend. He calms me down and makes me feel so much better.

"But having people who are professionals as well and not relying on just one person is another key to maintaining a healthy recovery. I talk to my therapist. I'm actually in AA, so I reach out to my sponsor. I talk to the people around me, like the people on my team. I vocalise a lot of what I need and they're very understanding. I'm very grateful for that."