United Kingdom, June 4 -- Nikki Glaser thinks stand-up comedy is similar to sex.

The 42-year-old comedian - who is best known for hosting the Golden Globe awards - admits that her real-life self is distinctly different to her on-stage persona.

Nikki told The Hollywood Reporter: "When I'm onstage, I behave in ways and say things that I would never say offstage.

"Similar to sex, I feel unbridled. I feel like I can make different noises and faces and do things with my body that I would never do in front of my friends and family or the general public.

"Having to then hear feedback about anything I did onstage always feels to me like someone after sex being like, 'Remember when you said that one thing?' No, no, no, no, no. I don't want to ...