BREAKING: Psychologists Warn Channel 4’s ‘Virgin Island’ Could Pose a Serious Public Health Risk

BREAKING: Psychologists Warn Channel 4’s ‘Virgin Island’ Could Pose a Serious Public Health Risk

Mental health professionals are raising alarms over Channel 4’s latest reality series, Virgin Island, branding it a potential public health concern due to its controversial approach to sex therapy.

The program features twelve adults—all of whom have never engaged in sexual activity—traveling to a secluded retreat in Croatia, where they are encouraged to lose their virginity on camera as part of a so-called therapeutic experience.

To guide participants, sexologists Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman introduce surrogate partners who engage in intimate acts with them. However, leading psychologists and academics have condemned the practice, arguing that “surrogate-assisted sex therapy” lacks scientific credibility and may be psychologically damaging.

Experts interviewed by MailOnline describe the therapy as “pseudoscientific at best and dangerous at worst,” emphasizing that there is no empirical evidence to support its efficacy in treating sexual anxiety or dysfunction.

“The notion that this could be considered therapeutic is deeply concerning,” one clinical psychologist stated. “There is not a shred of reliable data to validate its use, and the ethical implications are deeply troubling.”

The show has sparked intense debate among mental health professionals, with many calling for a review of broadcasting standards surrounding the portrayal of experimental therapies on mainstream media.