After a record-breaking first season, Virgin Island hopes to break down the ins and outs of physical relationships and romance, with a team of sex and intimacy experts ready to show them the ropes.
With therapists, coaches and bodyworkers on hand, the group will work together to combat their fears around sex with skills they can then take back to the real world.
Meet the new cast of Virgin Island season 2, and their reasons for appearing on the series, as well as the experts there to help.
Alex, 28, ExeterBertie, 24, TauntonCallum, 21, PrestonEd, 27, StaffsEllen, 35, Haywards HeathJason, 26, ManchesterJoy, 22, FalmouthKatie, 22, PeterboroughMarianne, 26, LondonMillie, 22, DudleyTegan, 25, GlasgowWill, 30, SolihullAlex
From: Exeter
Alex has had girlfriends in the past, but when it comes to having sex he finds himself panicking and "desperately needing to escape the situation".
"I wanted expert help to break that cycle, get out of my head, and learn to approach sex as something safe, connected and fun."
Bertie
From: Taunton
While Bertie is extremely social and appears confidence, he has crippling self-esteem issues which means he's never kissed anyone or experienced any kind of intimacy.
He's hoping the show will teach him the practical skills needed to pursue romantic relationships.
Callum
From: Preston
After losing his father two years ago, Callum has found himself becoming increasingly isolated from the world around him.
He's hoping the retreat will break through, motivate him, and allow him to embrace "living more fully".
Ed
From: Staffs
Ed has Poland Syndrome, a condition that has resulted in a limb difference in his arm and hand, as well as scarring on his chest due to operations for a missing pectoral muscle.
He hopes Virgin Island will allow him to embrace his body and open up the possibility of sharing it with others.
Ellen
From: Hayward's Heath
Ellen has not been able to do anything more than kiss somebody without getting scared. Noting her lack of education around sex and intimacy, she lives with the fear she'll be "doing it wrong" if given the chance.
Inspired by the cast of season 1, Ellen hopes Virgin Island will give her the boost she needs to learn how to flirt, experience intimacy, and feel comfortable in her own body.
Jason
From: Manchester
Jason considers himself a loner and as a result struggles to talk to others – let alone flirt or have any kind of intimacy with them.
His friends applied on his behalf, hoping it will push him out of his comfort zone and give him the opportunity to learn how to be more approachable with women he wants to date.
Joy
From: Falmouth
Joy is a devout Christian but struggles with balancing sexual feelings with religious shame around it.
She hopes being on the retreat will allow her to overcome her personal grievances with sex, and learn ways to engage in sexual activity that can allow her to overcome her body's instinctual reactions to sex.
Katie
From: Peterborough
Katie is a natural romantic, enjoying reading love stories and eager to fall in love. However, after being bullied badly at school and called the "ugliest girl" in her class, her confidence and self-esteem have taken a massive knock.
She hopes that by going on the island she can embrace her self-worth once again, and have that be a stepping stone in finding her own true love.
Marianne
From: London
Marianne has no trouble finding people that find her attractive – however she finds herself "freezing" when it comes to moving things on beyond a kiss, and struggles to have any kind of intimacy.
She's hoping she can learn to shake off the distrust in others she feels in order to make the leap and go all the way.
Millie
From: Dudley
Millie had hoped she would lose her virginity while she was at university, but unfortunately it never happened for her.
She said ahead of her time on the show: "I want the old Millie back, the one who didn’t hold back or care what anyone thought."
Tegan
From: Glasgow
Tegan came out as gay seven years ago, but finds herself consistently stuck in the "friend zone" when it comes to finding a partner.
She's hoping the retreat will help her learn how to have "sexual energy" that can then translate into a relationship.
Will
From: Solihull
Will is confident and fun in social settings but struggles to translate that into the bedroom.
Who are experts teaching the cast about intimacy?
Returning to the series is:
Dr Danielle Harel – Sex and Relationship Coach, co-founder of the Somatica Institute Celeste Hirschman – Sex and Relationship Coach, co-founder of the Somatica InstituteKate Slade – Surrogate Partner TherapistAndre Lazarus – Surrogate Partner TherapistAisha Paris Smith – Sexological BodyworkerDr Abby Sheneman – Clinical TherapistShelby Devlin – BDSM CoachRisdon Roberts – Surrogate Partner TherapistIlil Lunkry – Sexological BodyworkerJason King – Sexological Bodyworker
Virgin Island begins on Monday 27 April at 9pm on Channel 4.
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