Hulu’s latest dating show is about a bunch of virgins, and we don’t mean that pejoratively. The contestants on Are You My First? are all self-described virgins of limited sexual experience—for a variety of reasons—looking for partners with whom they can take that next step.
This show will either be a fresh, sex-positive look at the difference between sex, romance, love, and intimacy and demystify the adult virgin once and for all…or turn out to be the most crass reality TV attention grab since The Swan. In the meantime, here’s everything we know about it.
Are You My First? is hosted by Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe
Both of the cohosts are alums of the Bachelor and Bachelorette franchises and, interestingly enough, both are queer; Underwood is gay while Bristowe is bisexual, suggesting that the show (f.k.a. Virgin Island) will be a nonjudgmental space for people to explore sexuality in all forms and define for themselves what counts as “first.”
Yes, it takes place on a tropical getaway
Where else?
There are 21 contestants
Ranging in age from 23 to 34, the contestants, all American, cite a variety of reasons for why they haven’t yet had sex. Many were raised in religious households, and some still plan to wait for marriage, love, or a serious relationship. Some simply haven’t felt ready yet. Check out the full list, below.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Farha. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)FARHARicky Middlesworth
Farha, 25, a writer and content creator from Miami
Still looking for her “first” because, having grown up in a religious home and being a late bloomer, she figured if she waited this long, she may as well wait for true love.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Deya. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)DEYARicky Middlesworth
Deya, 28, a small business owner from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Still looking for her “first” because she wants a storybook love and fears giving it to someone who won’t last.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Sara. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)SARARicky Middlesworth
Sara, 28, a student from San Diego, Calif.
Still looking for her “first” because she prioritized her studies growing up and is still holding out for love.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Andrew. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)ANDREWRicky Middlesworth
Andrew, 25, tech sales from Salt Lake City
Still looking for his “first” because he is saving it for the one who will be his forever.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Jake. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)JAKERicky Middlesworth
Jake, 32, a caregiver from Los Angeles
Still looking for his “first” because his Christian faith calls him to wait until marriage.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Godwin. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)GODWINRicky Middlesworth
Godwin, 27, a real estate developer from Edison, N.J.
Still looking for his “first” because he enjoys the attention his virginity brings and is holding out for his queen.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Krash. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)KRASHRicky Middlesworth
Krash, 24, a social media manager from Miami
Still looking for his “first” because a strict upbringing taught him to wait for the right person.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Rachael. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)RACHAELRicky Middlesworth
Rachael, 30, a cocktail waitress from Tampa, Fla.
Still looking for her “first” as she navigates a health challenge that affects physical intimacy.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Hakeem. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)HAKEEMRicky Middlesworth
Hakeem, 27, a voiceover artist from Atlanta
Still looking for his “first” because he knows the risks and isn’t approaching sex lightly.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Ty. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)TYRicky Middlesworth
Ty, 25, a web developer from Provo, Utah
Still looking for his “first” because he’s chosen celibacy before marriage for religious reasons.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Michael. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)MICHAELRicky Middlesworth
Michael, 26, a tour guide and stand-up comedian from Austin, Tex.
Still looking for his “first” because he’s working through a fear of intimacy.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Vivek. (Disney/Jeff Daly)VIVEKJeff Daly
Vivek, 23, a financial accountant from Los Angeles
Still looking for his “first” because he’s waiting to share that moment with someone he truly trusts.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Brooklyn. (Disney/Jeff Daly)BROOKLYNJeff Daly
Brooklyn, 24, a dance teacher from Los Angeles
Still looking for her “first” because she believes the right one is worth the wait.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Layne. (Disney/Jeff Daly)LAYNEJeff Daly
Layne, 24, a commercial pilot from Hammon, Okla.
Still looking for his “first” because he’s never had a serious girlfriend.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Mike. (Disney/Jeff Daly)MIKEJeff Daly
Mike, 34, Bachelorette alum, entrepreneur and gym owner from San Diego, Calif.
Still looking for his “first” because his Christian faith calls him to wait until marriage.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Madi. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)MADIRicky Middlesworth
Madi, 28, a marketing manager from Austin, Tex.
Still looking for her “first” because she has a fear of intimacy and is waiting to meet her true love.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Carissa. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)CARISSARicky Middlesworth
Carissa, 27, a photographer from Long Beach, Calif.
Still looking for her “first” because she’s holding out for the one who’s truly right.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Katya. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)KATYARicky Middlesworth
Katya, 28, a theater artist from New York
Still looking for her “first” because everything is about sex except sex, and sex is about power.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Jade. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)JADERicky Middlesworth
Jade, 28, Miss New Orleans USA and an NFL cheerleader from New Orleans
Still looking for her “first” because she’s never been in a serious relationship.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Spencer. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)SPENCERRicky Middlesworth
Spencer, 25, a residential solar salesman from Boise, Idaho
Still looking for his “first” because he’s waiting for a connection to make that first experience fulfilling and meaningful.
ARE YOU MY FIRST? – Hulu Original Series “Are You My First?” stars Noah. (Disney/Ricky Middlesworth)NOAHRicky Middlesworth
Noah, 25, a business owner in San Clemente, Calif.
Still looking for his “first” because he has been waiting until marriage.
The trailer looks…pretty fun
Okay, we were side-eyeing the concept. Why is everyone obsessed with virginity? But if you’re trying to date and you’ve never had sex, it’s probably top of mind, so why not make it something amusing instead of taboo and weighty? This does seem like a more fun way to meet fellow virgins than a church mixer, no offense to church mixers, which are cool if that’s your thing.
The show premieres August 18
All episodes of Are You My First? will be streaming on August 18 on Hulu.