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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Why this wedding photo has made me want to use weight-loss jabs: I've never silenced my self-loathing, says ELIZABETH DAY. Then I made myself a list... it changed my mind and can help you too
It was my 'sort of' wedding anniversary the other day. I say 'sort of' because we got married during Covid, which meant we had two ceremonies that were sandwiched between lockdowns. The first was in December 2020 and consisted of us, a couple of registrars and my best friend and her husband as witnesses. It turned out to be unbelievably romantic in a way neither of us had anticipated (I think, partly as a result of these low expectations, we placed no pressure on the occasion and that meant we could concentrate on the thing that most mattered – a celebration of love and intimacy).
The Sun
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Virgin Island star reveals if he's had sex since the show and what happened after cameras stopped rolling
FOR Virgin Island star Ben Harris, a two-week stint in Croatia to learn about sex with intimacy experts has been life-changing - but not for the reason you might expect. The 31-year-old took part in the popular Channel 4 show last year having struggled to go "all the way" with previous partners. 2 2 He bravely opened up about his sex life - or lack, thereof - on camera in a bid to 'embrace his sexual energy' and help him lose his virginity. But within a week of arriving back in the UK, parliamentary researcher Ben faced another challenge when then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a general election. Despite hitting the ground running campaigning for Michael Fabricant MP, Ben became unemployed when the Conservative lost his seat on July 4. It meant that not only did Ben lose his job, but he also lost his newly acquired sex drive as he was forced to put his career first. Speaking to The Sun about his experience, Ben reveals he is still a virgin - but now has the tools he needed to have sex for the first time. "It wasn't like I was going there to lose my virginity," says Ben, who has a newfound confidence since filming Virgin Island. "But it's changed how I feel about being a virgin. I'm not proud so to speak, but I'm no longer ashamed of it in the same way I was. "Now I feel I have the tools that I didn't have before and the confidence and the mindset to do it now when I meet the right person." Ben took a couple of weeks off from his job in the House of Commons after telling boss Michael about Virgin Island last May. Michael followed in Ben's footsteps by going into television when he starred in this year's Celebrity Big Brother. Although he has not lost his virgin status, Ben has been speed-dating with his TV co-star Viraj and has been on several dates with three women over the past year. Ben added: "I really enjoyed working with the Virgin Island therapists. They made me look at myself in a different mindset. "I'm actually not ugly. I mean, I'm not a 10 out of 10, but I'm also not a two out of 10 like what I thought I was. "And while I have faced more rejection since, I am now able to process these setbacks in a much healthier and more positive way." Stream Virgin Island on Channel 4 now.
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The sex robot you control REMOTELY: Creepy £1,400 doll can be managed via an app - with options to adjust squeezing, thrusting, and moaning
From Austin Powers to Subservience, sex robots have been staple features of blockbusters for decades. But the unusual devices are slowly but surely becoming more mainstream, with human-robot sex even predicted to become more common than human-human by 2050. Now, a Chinese company has unveiled its latest model - and it's one of the strangest we've seen yet. Ridmii, a company based in Dongguan City, has created a range of sex robots that can be controlled remotely. The doll syncs up to an app via Bluetooth, where the person in control can manage everything from squeezing to thrusting, and even moaning. 'It bridges the gap between physical intimacy and digital interaction in an interesting way,' a Ridmii spokesperson told Sex Tech Guide. 'We're excited about how it might fit into the broader conversation around interactive pleasure tech.' However, the app-controlled sex robot comes at a hefty price - with buyers facing a $1,899 (£1,400) bill for the doll alone. The doll syncs up to an app via Bluetooth, where the person in control can manage everything from squeezing to thrusting, and even moaning The app-controlled doll comes in 22 varieties, which are all priced at $1,899 (£1,400). Users can choose between dolls with different skin tones, hairstyles, and eye colours, or even opt for one designed to resemble an elf. However, what really sets these dolls apart from other sex robots is the option for control via an app. The app, called Mutuafun, is available on the App Store and Google Play Store, and connects to the doll via Bluetooth. 'With this App, you can enjoy the endless pleasure in any place and any time to explore more thrilling experiences,' the description on the App Store reads. Once the doll has been synced with the app, users are prompted to create a 'room' where they can invite up to 10 members - who can all control the bot. Ridmii boasts of 10 vibration modes, 10 sucking modes, and six sound modes. 'Choose the vaginal vibration, sucking and sound mode you want to interact with the doll,' it explained in a video. In addition, the app features a chatroom where the 10 members can interact during sessions. While Ridmii hopes the sex robot will serve as a fun prop for couples, cybersecurity experts have raised concerns about the safety of connected sex robots. Speaking to MailOnline, Jake Moore, Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET, said: 'Regardless of what IoT [Internet of Things] is designed for, such devices could be created with security or privacy flaws which could either be harmful or be taken advantage of by people with malicious intentions. 'Sexbots could, therefore, carry these risks but particularly in the areas of data privacy and hacking via any software vulnerabilities. 'These devices could even be targeted as they are potentially designed to collect highly sensitive personal information which could be used to blackmail users if not properly secured. 'Furthermore, sophisticated attackers could theoretically remotely control the robot or even use it as a surveillance tool inside a home similar to other IoT devices designed with poor security.'
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Virgin Island viewers brand finale ‘most uncomfortable viewing ever' – but beg for second series
VIEWERS of Virgin Island branded the finale as the 'most uncomfortable viewing ever.' However, many people who watched the hit Channel 4 show still begged for a second series. 5 5 5 Virgin Island followed a group of young adults as they attempted to embark on an 'erotic awakening'. 12 brave contestants were housed at a luxurious Mediterranean retreat to try and overcome anxiety over intimacy. The group features young men and women in their twenties as they discuss why they've struggled to reach the important milestone in life - having sex. Viewers tuned into the final instalment of the first series of the show after following the journey. Dr Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman are the sex experts who were on hand to lead the process with a dedicated team. Kat Slade and Andre Lazarus were also available as trained surrogate partners who helped the group tackle issues around intimacy. One 24-year-old contestant named Dave actually lost his virginity to a somatic practitioner, Kat, in the finale. Viewers were gobsmacked as he was heard moaning and groaning as he was given guidance through his first sexual experience. As the first series of the show came to an end, droves of viewers flocked to social media as they slammed the series as "uncomfortable." But despite this, many viewers practically begged the commercial network to give the green light to a second series. Moment virgin has sex on Virgin Island with surrogate partner Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter - one fan wrote: "Possibly the strangest thing I've ever watched, maybe with the exception of Dogging Tales." While a second commented: "Virgin Island has been the most uncomfortable thing I've ever watched. I hope there is a season two." "Are we all signing up for the next series!, exclaimed a third user on the platform. As someone else fumed: "#VirginIsland probably the most uncomfortable viewing. Only lasted 20mins and had to turn it off, felt like I was watching a love cult in action." And a fifth viewer added: "If there isn't an another series of this I will be extremely disappointed. "I thought it would just be a laugh but actually it's been weirdly interesting." 5 5
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The moment Virgin Island contestant finally has sex with surrogate in 'marathon session' as fans are left stunned by the racy scenes
Virgin Island viewers were left floored following Tuesday's episode, as one of the show's contestants finally went all the way in a 'marathon session.' In dramatic scenes, accountant Dave, 24, could be heard moaning and groaning as he finally lost his virginity with surrogate partner Kat. The Channel 4 show saw 12 virgins, aged between 22 and 30, get expert coaching from therapists and intimacy experts in a bid to have sexual relationships. During the concluding episode of the Channel 4 series, Kat was seen guiding Dave through his first sexual experience during an intimate session in the island's zen den. After their session together, Kat explained: 'I feel good about being the person with him at that important moment.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In dramatic scenes, accountant Dave, 24, could be heard moaning and groaning as he finally lost his virginity with surrogate partner Kat In the end, Dave was the only contestant on Virgin Island who had sex, and many viewers were quick to praise him. However, others also noted that it was still bewildering to see such an intimate moment play out on screen. He was the only one of the group who ended up having sex - but the others reached their own personal milestones. Those watching at home were delighted for Dave, but were surprised to see such an intimate moment play out on screen. Posts on X included: 'DAVE GOT IT!!! WAS ROOTING FOR THIS GUY; 'Well done Dave, you popped your cherry with some hippy dippy American paid to pleasure you, void of emotion ''see you later'', what an achievement; 'Dave briefly sounded like he was running a marathon. Congrats to him though!; 'The stud that is Dave with a marathon sex session; While some praised Dave for finally losing his virginity, others shared their surprise that such an intimate moment was played out on screen 'Just watched the last episode of #virginisland those waves crashing off the rocks had me HOWLING; 'Virgin Island isn't actually that bad but I still can't get my head around an actual sex surrogate that then ultimately has sex with the client. It baffles me.; 'Losing your virginity should be a special thing,something you remember all your life,this is just degrading these virgins and something they'll want to forget and regret in years to come…' It has now also emerged that six months after filming wrapped, Dave has a girlfriend, after gaining the self-esteem to join a dating app. He went onto say: 'I never would have been able to talk to her without this show. 'But I don't think my girlfriend will watch, for obvious reasons. She watched the first four episodes, but it's getting a bit much now. You don't want to see your partner with someone else, even if it was a year ago. 'She's openly said it's like watching a completely different person.' The therapists on the show have since defended their work to MailOnline after it drew widespread controversy online and explained that the show gives viewers a realistic idea of what intimacy is. During the show, all of the 12 virgins achieve a level of intimacy with either a surrogate or a coach during the course, but only one of the virgins actually goes all the way with a surrogate partner. Sexologist Celeste Hirschman describes the relationship between the client and surrogate as 'authentic' and shared how the dynamic can reflect what would happen in a 'real relationships', including the possibility of 'performance problems' from either the surrogate or client. Celeste continued: 'It is really an authentic relationship. So one thing that can happen in a relationship is that someone has performance problems, and so they would just communicate about it and say, oh, you know, something's not working here. Let's take a break. Let's try again.' The sexologist added: 'That authenticity is what actually prepares people to have real relationships out in the world. 'So it's not just like trying to force something and a lot of times surrogates do work with people who have pretty significant dysfunctions, and so they need to work with those kinds of things, both in their clients and if it comes up in themselves as well.' There's a 'triadic relationship' between the client, surrogate and a separate therapist to help tackle issues, including if the client develops feelings.
