Gaga Talks About Using Her Sex

Elle readers will have to decide between two pop darlings, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, when purchasing their January issue.

The Gaga cover, released Tuesday, marks the first time the vocal gay rights proponent has been featured on the cover of Elle.

In the issue, Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, discusses the conscious use of her sexuality.

"My album covers are not sexual at all, which was an issue at my record label. I fought for months, and I cried at meetings," said the Grammy-nominated performer. "They didn't think the photos were commercial enough...The last thing a young woman needs is another picture of a sexy pop star writhing in sand, covered in grease, touching herself.

Both versions of the magazine will hit newsstands later this month.