The most celebrated and controversial of the Suicide Girls Lanei relationships was her public affair with fellow SG model Vex (2020-2021).
This was the "spider-man pointing at spider-man" moment for the community. Two established models from different aesthetic sub-genres—Lanei (Gothic Americana) and Vex (Cyberpunk Slimepunk)—fell for each other during a group shoot in Portland.
The Romantic Storyline: This was a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers trope playing out in real-time on Instagram stories. Initially, they bickered in comments. Then came the collaborative photo set titled "Static Rivals." Within a month, the rivalry was revealed as sexual tension. Their joint sets became softer, more intimate. Lanei even temporarily dyed her hair to match Vex’s signature blue.
The Climax: The storyline peaked with a Valentine’s Day set in 2021 titled "Monochrome Hearts." It featured the two cuddling in a beat-up sedan, sharing a cigarette. It was raw, queer, and authentic. For three months, they were the "It Couple" of SuicideGirls. -Suicide Girls Lanei Sexy 18 zip-
The Resolution: The breakup was as public as the romance. Lanei posted a series of illustrated comics depicting a woman with a cracked heart pulling wires out of a robot’s chest. Vex deactivated her account for 48 hours. In a rare moment of clarity, Lanei later wrote: “We loved each other like arsonists. It was beautiful. It burnt down the house.”
This remains the definitive romantic storyline of Lanei’s career, often cited in Reddit threads asking for "the best SG interpersonal drama."
After the Vex explosion, Lanei retreated from romantic content for nearly a year. When she returned, she introduced her first "civilian" partner—a tattoo artist known only as "Benny" . The most celebrated and controversial of the Suicide
The Shift: Unlike previous storylines, this one lacked conflict. The photos were happy. Too happy. Lanei posted couples’ costumes, matching tattoos, and breakfast-in-bed shots. The fanbase grew suspicious. The "drama addicts" complained that Lanei had lost her edge.
The Romantic Storyline as Subversion: In a brilliant meta-move, Lanei used this relationship to comment on her own fame. She posted a set titled "Boring Love." The caption read: “You wanted a storyline. Here it is. We watch Netflix. We argue about dishes. He doesn’t care that I’m a Suicide Girl. That’s the sexiest part.”
This relationship lasted 18 months—the longest of any she has publicly acknowledged. It ended not with a bang, but with a whimper (a mutual "we grew apart" post in late 2022). For fans, this was the most mature storyline she had ever written. “People say, ‘You turn your exes into content
Of course, the question lingers: Are these Suicide Girls Lanei relationships and romantic storylines real, or are they a long-form performance art piece?
Critics argue that Lanei commodifies her heartbreak. They point out that every breakup coincides with a new premium photo set or a spike in her "Boudoir Bookings."
Defenders argue the opposite: That Lanei is simply an artist using the medium of her life. In a 2023 podcast interview (Ep. 44 of "The Alt Model Diaries" ), Lanei addressed this directly:
“People say, ‘You turn your exes into content.’ I say, I turn my pain into rent. Everyone does that. The barista writes sad poems. The banker cries in his BMW. I just happen to do it in fishnets and a dog collar. My relationships are real. The storylines are just... the translation.”