Overview

• Kaitlyn Bristowe described her first sexual experience as “scary, painful and terrible” and discussed her vaginismus diagnosis on the show.
• Colton Underwood reiterated that the program’s intent is to help contestants build connections, experience meaningful firsts, and develop self-acceptance.
• On-screen, the hosts offer frank guidance, with Bristowe telling contestants that early intimacy may feel awkward and messy.
• A new Us Weekly check-in surveys cast pairings after the binge release, noting mixed relationship trajectories without detailing outcomes.
• All episodes of season 1 are now streaming on Hulu.