Miley Cyrus recently received criticism for kissing Cody Simpson, and she responded with a strong statement against those who shame women for their sexuality. Despite the backlash, she seemed at ease during a grocery shopping trip in Sherman Oaks, California, on Friday night. The 26-year-old singer, actress, and songwriter sported a cropped hoodie that revealed her toned abs as she pushed a cart full of food. It appears that she has confirmed her relationship with Australian heartthrob Cody Simpson.

Chilling: Miley Cyrus, 26, looked happy and relaxed as she enjoyed a spot of grocery shopping in Sherman Oaks, California, on Friday night after blasting 'slut-shamers'

Miley Cyrus was seen grocery shopping in Sherman Oaks, California on Friday night and appeared to be happy and relaxed. She wore a trendy outfit, pairing casual baggy denims with flat black shoes for maximum comfort. The former Disney star kept her make-up simple, letting her flowing blonde locks and naturally striking features shine through. Recently, Miley took to Instagram to defend herself after being criticized by “slut-shamers” for displaying affection towards singer Cody, who previously dated Gigi Hadid. In support of Cody, Miley shared a topless snap of him, expressing her love for the singer.

Trendy: The star, who has appeared to confirm she's dating Australian hunk Cody Simpson, flashed a peek of her toned abs in a cropped hoodie

Fashionable: The celebrity, who seems to have acknowledged her romantic involvement with handsome Australian Cody Simpson, flaunted a glimpse of her well-defined abdominal muscles in a short sweatshirt.

Looking good: Miley teamed her trendy look with a pair of casual baggy denims, and opted for maximum comfort in a pair of flat black shoes

Miley Cyrus was looking stylish in her outfit, pairing a trendy top with loose-fitting denim pants. She prioritized comfort by choosing to wear flat black shoes to complete her look.

In an enthusiastic list, she detailed the attractive traits of a certain guy, including his age, Australian nationality (which she mentioned as ‘my type’), and his impressive abs. Following this, Miley expressed her heartfelt sentiments in a longer confession, acknowledging that the public may feel invested in her past relationship with ex Liam Hemsworth since they witnessed it from the start. She believes that this is why people have always felt entitled to her life and how she lives it because they have watched her grow up. However, now that she is an adult, she feels capable of making choices based on reality, and people should understand that what they see on the internet is not always accurate.

Loving life: Miley looked like she was having a whale of a time as she was seen kissing Cody recently

Miley Cyrus was spotted locking lips with Cody Simpson and appeared to be thoroughly enjoying herself. The pop-star seemed to be in high spirits and having a fantastic time.

'Can't I just have a kiss and an acai bowl?' She's blasted 'slut-shamers' in a lengthy, passionate statement after receiving backlash following her recent kiss with Cody Simpson

“Is it too much to ask for a kiss and a healthy acai bowl?” In response to criticism she received for kissing Cody Simpson, she passionately spoke out against those who shame women for their choices.

Miley Cyrus also tackled the issue of gender inequality in how famous individuals are judged in their pursuit of romantic relationships. She pointed out that successful men are often praised for moving from one beautiful woman to another, while women are derogatorily labeled as “sluts” or “whores”. Miley emphasized her struggle to simply survive in a world dominated by men. Her solution? To join in and play by their rules. She humorously referenced President Trump’s infamous comment about “grabbing” women, asking why she can’t just enjoy a kiss and acai bowl with someone. After acknowledging her recent kiss with Cody, Miley later shared more thoughts about their new relationship on Instagram.

'Hot Girl Fall': The Wrecking Ball singer first began by showing some love for Simpson, in which she included a topless snap of him.

During the ‘Hot Girl Fall’ season, Miley Cyrus expressed her fondness for Simpson by sharing a shirtless photo of him on social media. The famous singer, known for her iconic Wrecking Ball music video, started off by giving Simpson a shoutout.

Miley Cyrus has made it clear that she refuses to date from the confines of her own home. The singer believes that it’s not fun and puts her in an uncomfortable position. Instead, she wants to engage in activities with her partner and not just sit at home watching Netflix. Cyrus admits that she’s new to the dating game as she was in a committed relationship for most of her teens and early 20s. Trusting people in her position is challenging, and she finds it tough to meet new people.

Claiming what's hers: Another of Miley's adoring snaps of Cody on her Instagram story on Friday

One of Miley Cyrus’s recent Instagram stories featured a loving photo of her boyfriend Cody. Despite the attention she receives, Miley made it clear that she doesn’t want anyone’s pity. She’s happy with her life, and although she values her privacy, she doesn’t want to make things awkward. Miley often pokes fun at herself and the public’s perception of her, so people should get used to her dating life. This isn’t the first time Miley has used social media to express her thoughts and feelings. After her breakup with Liam Hemsworth, Miley took to Twitter and Instagram to clarify some things about their split.

Ex: Miley's split from Liam became public late this summer after they married in December of last year

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s separation made headlines in the latter part of this summer, following their wedding in December 2018.

Splitsville: Meanwhile, Miley's supposed new romance with Cody comes just two weeks after her split from Kaitlynn Carter following their whirlwind romance

Miley Cyrus has apparently moved on from her whirlwind romance with Kaitlynn Carter to a new relationship with Cody, only two weeks after their split. In a tweet on August 22, Cyrus explained that leaving her previous life behind was a healthy decision for her and she is now in the best state of health and happiness. Despite the public’s perception of her as a twerking, pot-smoking, foul-mouthed hillbilly, Cyrus maintains that she is not a liar.