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USA Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
They've never had sex — and they're talking about it on TV. How to watch TLC's 'Virgins'
They've never had sex — and they're talking about it on TV. How to watch TLC's 'Virgins' In addition to talking about sex, the show is 'about embracing vulnerability,' according to TLC. Show Caption Hide Caption 'Love Island USA' host Ariana Madix on if she watches 'The Valley' "Love Island USA" host Ariana Madix explains to USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa what it would take to get her back on Bravo reality TV show. A new TLC show is aiming to tackle a historically taboo topic: sex. Or, more specifically, the lack thereof. "Virgins" follows four so-called late bloomers ranging in age from 34-42 as they look to have sex for the first time. In addition to talking about sex, the show is "about embracing vulnerability and pushing past fears where the real climax is confidence, connection, and self-love," according to a release from TLC. The series will show the four cast members "stepping outside their comfort zones and taking big swings to finally go all the way," from going on first dates to attending a bondage class, according to the release. The first season premieres June 9. Here's how to watch. How to watch TLC's 'Virgins' "Virgins" premieres on Monday, June 9 at 9 p.m. EST on TLC. New episodes will air Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on the network, according to its schedule listings. TLC's shows are available to stream on TLC Go and discovery+, though it's unclear whether "Virgins" will be on the platforms. USA TODAY has reached out to TLC. 'Virgins' TLC cast Four people over the age of 30 will be starring on TLC's new show "Virgins." Here's what to know about them, according to their bios: Deanne , 35, is from Los Angeles, California. She is "quick to dismiss any man she meets," according to her cast bio. Through the show, she's looking to let her guard down and be more open to dating. , 35, is from Los Angeles, California. She is "quick to dismiss any man she meets," according to her cast bio. Through the show, she's looking to let her guard down and be more open to dating. A Reading, Pennsylvania, resident, 34-year-old Alex lives in his parents' attic and drives his mom's minivan. His sisters are pushing him to be more independent and be open to dating, according to his cast bio. lives in his parents' attic and drives his mom's minivan. His sisters are pushing him to be more independent and be open to dating, according to his cast bio. On the heels of a divorce and 80 pound weight loss, Rhasha , 42, is reentering the dating scene. The Jacksonville, Florida, resident has been celibate her entire life, including during her marriage, according to her cast bio. , 42, is reentering the dating scene. The Jacksonville, Florida, resident has been celibate her entire life, including during her marriage, according to her cast bio. Sonali, a 37-year-old from Hollywood, California, was raised conservatively as a South Asian woman. With little dating experience, she wants to face fears of intimacy that were instilled in her during her upbringing, according to her cast bio. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Meet TLC's 42-year-old divorced virgin who is into BDSM
Move over, Steve Carell, there's a new 40-year-old virgin. Rhasha Newkirk, a 42-year-old divorced virgin who is interested in BDSM, is one of the subjects of TLC's new reality series 'Virgins' (premiering Monday, June 9 at 9 p.m.). 'I actually feel great about being a virgin,' Newkirk, who lives in Jacksonville, FL, exclusively told The Post. Advertisement 6 The poster for the new TLC series 'Virgins.' TLC 'I think the main misconception about being a virgin late [in life] is that people just think that you're weird,' Newkirk, who has a YouTube channel, added. 'They think, 'Oh, there's something wrong with you.' And there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. [Someone's reasons] could be cultural. It could be the way you grew up.' She quipped: 'I'm not embarrassed at all.' Advertisement The show follows four virgins in their 30s and 40s as they navigate dating and their social lives. In addition to Rhasha, there's Sonali, a 37-year-old in Hollywood, Calif., who has some conservative attitudes about sex; Alex, a 34-year-old in Reading, Penn., who still lives in his parent's attic and is awkward with women; and Deanne, 35-year-old Los Angeles, Calif., resident who is picky and dismissive towards most men who ask her out. Newkirk said that the reason she's still a virgin in her 40s is because 'I know what I deserve.' 6 Rhasha Newkirk on 'Virgins.' TLC Advertisement 6 Rhasha Newkirk on 'Virgins.' TLC She added that she grew up watching her father pay for lunch and buy flowers for her mom. 'He'll do all these things, and that's what I'm used to…Some men today aren't stepping up to the plate like they should. And, I'm not going to tolerate the bare minimum.' Rhasha was married briefly to a South Korean man she met on a dating app. But, he was allegedly using her for Green Card status, so their marriage was never intimate, she explained. Advertisement 6 Rhasha Newkirk on 'Virgins.' TLC As to how she can possibly know that she's into BDSM – the practice made famous by the '50 Shades of Grey' series — she told The Post she's aware of her interest because she's 'got the Google!' Newkirk added that since she's 'not young,' she's aware of various sexual practices, even if she hasn't participated in them yet. 'Just being curious about things…I know everything,' she said, including what she 'wants to explore.' 6 Sonali, Deanne, Alex, and Rhasha on 'Virgins.' TLC 6 Rhasha Newkirk on 'Virgins.' TLC 'I think when [people] see someone who's an older virgin, they're like, 'how? Like, don't you have urges?' Absolutely, I have urges. But, I have my self-love.' Newkirk said that she knows her situation is unique. Advertisement 'But I also know that I'm not the only one with this type of story. And, I feel that people who choose to have their virginity [late in life] need representation,' Newkirk shared. 'You don't have to follow society or a timeline that guides people on how to do things. It's okay to be true to yourself and be authentic to yourself, and trust the journey that it will happen at the right time.'
