The Next Steps study from University College London reveals 1 in 8 26-year-olds remain sexually inactive. This has led to Channel 4's new show, Virgin Island, where twelve virgins undergo therapy and coaching to explore intimacy. Participants showcase various issues, including confidence and stigma around virginity, particularly among men. Ben, one participant, expresses the struggles of being labeled and feeling inadequacy, revealing broader societal issues regarding sexual relationships among young people. The show aims to normalize these conversations and facilitate personal growth and healing.
"I just didn't have the confidence, because I didn't know what I was doing," he says. Being bullied at school stripped his self-esteem; it makes you feel like you're not worthy of someone being interested in you."
"The actual technical meaning is involuntary celibate. That doesn't help either; you get lumped in with them," he explains regarding the stigma male virgins face.
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