First Look at Channel 4's Virgin Island
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In a groundbreaking new series, Virgin Island follows 12 adult virgins, as they travel to a luxury Mediterranean retreat to embark on a unique course in intimacy, to see if it can help them overcome the fears that are holding them back.
The modern world feels more sexualised than ever. However, detailed research by University College London reveals that the truth, especially for young people, is more surprising. According to the research, one in eight 26-year-olds are still virgins, compared to one in twenty in previous generations [1]. Social media, pornography and loneliness... there are many possible causes, but the result is unprecedented levels of body image anxiety and a fear of sex and intimacy.
This warm, authentic and thought-provoking series explores these issues as some of the world's leading sexologists take the twelve courageous virgins on a unique, hands-on programme, to help them take their first steps towards sex and intimacy. But, with so many of the group terrified of even being touched, will any be able to fall in love, fall into bed… or even achieve their ultimate aim of losing their virginity?
Virgin Island is produced by Double Act Productions for Channel 4 and Channel 4 streaming.
Virgin Island premieres on Channel 4 in May.
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