A woman from Atlanta has sparked outrage on social media after publicly announcing that she quit her job to breastfeed her 36-year-old bodybuilder boyfriend.

Speaking to The Sun, Jennifer Mulford claimed she wanted to start an 'Adult Breastfeeding Relationship' with her partner Brad Leeson after reading about the bond breastfeeding could create between two people.

Jennifer admitted to using dating sites and Craigslist to try and find a partner open to the practice, but eventually mentioned the idea to her former childhood sweetheart, Brad.

Controversy: Jennifer Mulford, from Atlanta, has sparked fierce debate on social media after publicly announcing that she quit her job to breastfeed her 36-year-old bodybuilder boyfriend, Brad Leeson

'It was like a light switched flicked in his head. I could tell from his voice that he was curious and excited,' she said, before opening up about the first time the pair tried it.

'At that moment I knew that I had a partner for life... we both wanted the same thing out of the relationship – a magical bond that only breastfeeding can achieve.'

Jennifer, whose own daughter is now 20, has to 'dry' breastfeed Brad every two hours to induce lactation and fool her body into thinking she has had a baby.

'I’ve taken a break from my job because I want to devote everything to making this work,' she said, adding that she often uses a pump or her hand during the night.

'I don't believe this': Jennifer Mulford said she wanted to start an Adult Breastfeeding Relationship with her partner Brad Leeson after reading about the bond breastfeeding could create between two people

She claims she is also taking a herbal pill and added flax seeds to her diet which are thought to help with milk supply.

Brad is said to be 'excited' about the health benefits as he is a 'gym buff'.

Dedicated: She also said it's not something they would ever do in public as it is a 'very private' aspect of their lives

Jennifer said the feeding also helps Brad to let his 'guard down' behind closed doors and not have to worry about being an 'alpha male.'

She also said it's not something they would ever do in public as it is a 'very private' aspect of their lives.

But despite this, Jennifer and Brad's decision to publicly share their story has been slammed on social media, with many claiming the story is false, and others accusing Jennifer of 'sexualising' breastfeeding.

'It's idiots like these two that are making it difficult for breastfeeding mothers to do so publicly without shame or ridicule. They are only increasing the sexualisation of breastfeeding. There are NO medical benefits for adults to consume breast milk. Breast milk is for babies,' one woman wrote on Facebook.

HOW COULD BREASTFEEDING BENEFIT BODYBUILDERS? It is calorie and nutrient dense

It is designed to rapidly grow a human baby so some believe a similar effect will happen to a fully grown human

Adding a nutrient and calorie dense liquid to the diet can help with muscle gain

It also contains growth hormones

One cup has 170 calories, 10 grams of fat, 16 carbs and two grams of protein But not everyone agrees... Marc Halpern, a registered dietitian based in Salt Lake City, said breast milk is only as good as the diet and general health of the person who produces it. 'Breast milk generally isn’t regulated—if the woman has a terrible diet the breast milk will be terrible quality,' he said. There is also zero evidence to suggest it can benefit grown men and smoothies with protein, fruit, vegetables and milk is thought to be much better and known to help. Source: Men's Health Advertisement

'There are NO medical benefits for adults to consume breast milk. Breast milk is for babies': Jennifer and Brad's have been slammed on social media, with many accusing them of 'sexualising' breastfeeding

'Each to their own but this is disgusting! People look at me funny when I say I am breastfeeding a two year old! And then people like this completely tarnishes the breastfeeding name!! Its NOT sexual. Its to nourish a baby!' Another agreed.

'I don't believe this, it sounds like an April Fool's joke. There's nothing about this that is okay,' one wrote.