Rihanna shows some skin in Esquire

We've heard Rihanna sing "Skin," but we've never seen her show this much. Well, not this month anyways. In the new issue of Esquire the Barbados babe was named "Sexiest Woman Alive" and the images showed us why they thought so.

While last year, the gorgeous Minka Kelly stole the spotlight as Sexiest Woman Alive, this year it's a different type of woman who is leading. One who is a bad girl, and is awesome at it. In my eyes, she's the girl that you wouldn't want to be on bad terms with-- who would also make a kick ass best friend. One who tells it the way it is, gives you the truth and doesn't sugar coat. And when it comes to men, Rihanna probably isn't one you want to mess with. Huh, CB?

Speaking of Chris, Rihanna was asked about him again in this interview, as she will be for the rest of her life, and she surprised everyone by her answers:

It's incredible to see how he pulled out of it the way he did. Even when the world seemed like it was against him, you know? I really like the music he's putting out. I'm a fan of his stuff. I've always been a fan. Obviously, I had some resentment toward him for a while, for obvious reasons. But I've put that behind me. It was taking up too much of my time. It was too much anger. I'm really excited to see the breakthrough he's had in his career. I would never wish anything horrible for him. Never. I never have.

As news sites all over talked about this, many didn't pay attention to the other parts of the interview with the confident singer-- you know, the parts about sex. That's right, much of the article is tastefully written about Rihanna's sexual ways. We know she is, for sure. I mean last month, a farmer got offended by her outfit. But she has fun too. She explains in the interview that pulling men up on stage isn't pre-planned and it's completely hilarious.

So how does she pick the way she'll give some lucky audience member a lapdance? "The way I pick the person is, whoever I feel doesn't take themselves too seriously, or who I think would be majorly embarrassed about it," Rihanna tells Esquire. "Like these old men... it's hilarious. At first, it was just going to be girls. And then one night, I brought up a gay guy, and then I started bringing up straight guys. Then I started bringing up older straight men."

But once again, it's not all about sex. After the show, "my friends and I are screaming and jumping up and down running in the dressing room," Rihanna says. "Then I'm in fishnets and nothing else for like half an hour." She continues to explain that the energy from the shows are an awesome part. "It has a lot to do with the audience. Their energy is undeniable. You get off stage, and it's like crying and laughing at the same time. It's hard to turn it off when I leave stage."

So in my eyes, Rihanna's got the attitude, the curves, and the confidence to be one of the sexiest women alive. You go, Ri Ri. Just not back to Chris Brown. Please. Anyways, view the gallery here and see if you think Ri's the Sexiest Woman Alive.