London, Dec 6 - British pop star Lady Gaga has claimed to have had a phobia of intimacy.

The 23-year-old has said it was her relationship fear and several other phobias that led to the creation of the songs on her new album "The Fame Monster", reports celebrifi.com.

"I'm just really happy being single at the moment, working on my music and travelling. I think there is a time for that but it's just not now for me. And anyway, I have no confidence when it comes to men," she said.

"Each song represents a different monster I have encountered on my travels; a fear of sex, a fear of alcohol, a fear of love, a fear of death, it goes on...," she added.