Overview

• Virgin Island, a Channel 4 reality series, follows 12 adult virgins at a Croatian retreat undergoing intimacy therapy to overcome fears and build confidence.
• Sex surrogates Kat Slade and Andre Lazarus appeared on ITV's This Morning to clarify their therapeutic roles and address misconceptions about surrogate partner therapy.
• The surrogates emphasized the importance of emotional and physical connection, explaining that intimacy does not always require sexual attraction or intercourse.
• Channel 4 continues to face ethical scrutiny over the explicit nature of the show, while defending its duty-of-care protocols for participants.
• With two episodes remaining, the series showcases participants' personal growth and challenges societal stigmas surrounding virginity and intimacy.