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Channel 4’s 'Virgin Island' Faces Backlash for Televised Sex Therapy

The controversial reality show, which debuted May 12, pairs virgin participants with intimacy coaches in a Croatian retreat, sparking ethical concerns and viewer outrage.

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Overview

  • Channel 4's new reality show 'Virgin Island' features twelve virgin participants undergoing sex therapy in a Croatian retreat, with the goal of losing their virginity.
  • The program includes explicit sexual instruction, such as nude demonstrations by experts and one-on-one coaching sessions, raising concerns about participant vulnerability.
  • Critics have condemned the show as exploitative, questioning the ethics of televised sex therapy for individuals with psychological challenges.
  • Despite widespread criticism from viewers and media, Channel 4 plans to air all six episodes of the first season as scheduled.
  • The show continues Channel 4's trend of provocative programming, following its earlier controversial series like 'Naked Attraction'.