By Ashley Thompson

The number one question most people have about Naked And Afraid is, "Do they hook up?" Legit inquiry... unless you've actually seen the show. In the very beginning of each episode you watch the participants strip down while listening to them discuss how they are here for the experience and their partner better respect their boundaries. Then they shake hands and discuss the awkwardness of the situation, make a few dumb jokes and maybe even glance to their partners nether regions. Usually the personal interview to the producers reveals either their pleasure or displeasure with their partners appearance. But never has there even been a hint that a pair has "hooked up". That's not to say for certain that they haven't, but you'd think the show would want some good ratings on such a story.

Producer David Garfinkle has said, "We never meant for this to be an exploitative show. This is a family show." And if you look at it from a survivalists' perspective, its just an element that makes the challenge more difficult.... a level beyond just camping in the wilderness. After a few days of absolutely no personal hygiene options I can't imagine anyone would be interested in anything physical (apart from using each others body heat to prevent hypothermia). These are people coming from homes with running water and access to soaps and other hygiene products, they probably aren't too keen on the natural body smell.

The producers have said that the very title of the show is inspired by a phrase from the Bible. I'm not sure what phrase they are referring to but I'm assuming it has something to do with good ol' Adam and Eve. Good thing for these participants is there has yet to be a sacred garden or an apple to eat from. The temptation may be there for about half an hour, but the need to survive is much more of a priority. That being said, camera crews and producers leave during the night, so if there was any sex to be had the participants would have to turn on their diary cameras. Hello sex tape!

Photo courtesy: Discovery Channel