Inside ‘Virgin Island’: The Provocative New Show Where 12 Singles Battle to Shed Their Virginity on Camera
New British reality show Virgin Island was labeled a “new low” by viewers after its debut last Monday
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As Bored Pandapreviously reported, the show involves the guidance of sexologists and the use of “surrogate partner therapy,” a controversial treatment in which a person acts as an intimate partner to the patient, employing a range of therapeutic experiences of various levels of intensity, from relaxation to intimate contact.
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The opening episode introduced viewers to participants like 29-year-old receptionist Taylor, who broke down in tears during an eye contact exercise with another contestant, and 28-year-old Zac, who jumped at the chance of having intimacy with his assigned surrogate during their first session.
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Anticipating the backlash, Channel 4 has insisted that the show ultimately aims to create a supportive and therapeutic environment—a claim that was thoroughly rejected by viewers.
“When you couldn’t think TV would get any lower, then pops along Virgin Island,” one user wrote. “That was excruciating to watch.”
The show aims to provide viewers with a more realistic and healthy depiction of what intimacy looks like
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At the heart of Virgin Island is the work of sexologists Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman, co-founders of the Somatica Institute.
Both professionals defend the show’s concept, arguing that mainstream depictions of s*x are far more damaging than what Virgin Island could ever portray.
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