At 36, Playboy regular Carmen Electra is back on the cover of the popular men’s mag with the release of the January 2009 issue.

The former Baywatch babe made her first appearance as a Playboy centerfold in 1996 and says she’s proud to be featured on the publication’s 55th anniversary edition.

“I started my career with Playboy Magazine; 1996 was the first time I shot here. I think there’s a freedom in taking off your clothes and posing.”