Where do Survivor players go to the bathroom?

Another bit of "Survivor" lingo is "Coconut Grove" — each tribe's designated section of the beach that players use as their bathroom. It's singled out for practical reasons — now both the castaways and camera crews know to approach that area with caution.
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How do you poop on Survivor?

Our tribe designated a small cove on the island as the bathroom area. Every morning thousands of minnows would flood into the cove, pushed by the current. "I subscribed to the 'aqua-dump' method of using the bathroom. That's when you walk into the ocean, do your business in the water, then clean up in the water.
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Do Survivor contestants have a bathroom?

There are no bathrooms and no toilet paper,” Devens said. “Our tribe designated a small cove on the island as the bathroom area.
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Do they get tampons on Survivor?

As always, the cast members do receive essential items such as tampons and condoms, and he said that birth control comes into play soon, as there are "love affairs this season, plural," including "some of the most intimate footage we've ever had."
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Do contestants get condoms on Survivor?

A: Since the first "Survivor" season back in 2000, contestants have always been provided with certain basic necessities that they wouldn't really have on a desert island. The list includes tampons, condoms and contact-lens solution.
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Where do Survivor contestants use the bathroom?



Has anyone got pregnant on Survivor?

Survivor Star Georgia Jane Ray Reveals She Had An Ectopic Pregnancy While Filming The Show. Australian Survivor star Georgia Jane Ray has revealed she suffered an ectopic pregnancy while filming Survivor: Brains Vs. Brawn.
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Do any Survivor contestants hook up?

While competing on Season 13 of Survivor, Candice and Adam quickly hooked up before being separated when the four tribes merged into two.
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What happens if you get your period while on Survivor?

Three-time “Survivor” castaway Andrea Boehlke added that it was difficult to “feel clean,” as they were not allowed to use soap on the island or change their underwear. “It sucks to change your tampon out in the jungle next to a med box with no supplies or way to fully clean yourself,” she said. “It's pretty gnarly.”
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Do survivors brush their teeth?

The cast learns to get inventive in order to brush their teeth. Hannah Shapiro, runner-up on the 33rd season of Survivor and contributor to Men's Health, told Mic that the contestants brush our teeth with bamboo while they're on the island.
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Can you bring a toothbrush on Survivor?

Toiletries, including razors, hairbrushes or toothbrushes, are not allowed.
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Did Jeff Probst marry a contestant?

Probst was married to his first wife, psychotherapist Shelley Wright, from 1996 to 2001. In 2004, after filming on Survivor: Vanuatu wrapped, he began dating one of the contestants, Julie Berry. They broke up in early 2008. Probst married his second spouse, Lisa Ann Russell, on December 5, 2011.
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Where do they sleep on Survivor?

You just lay there because you're getting poured on. We slept on bamboo, which is torture. You can't sleep on the ground because of the bugs, and there's snakes, crabs and rats. So you don't want to sleep on the ground, because you'll get eaten up, but the ground would've been way more comfortable.
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Do they wash their clothes on Survivor?

Weeks without a washing machine can make it hard to stay fresh, but players come up with different ways of cleaning their clothes on the island. Freberg said that in an effort to keep his clothes clean and kill the bacteria on them, he would wash them in boiling water.
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Are they allowed sunscreen on Survivor?

Supplies like contacts, sunscreen, and bug spray are kept in an accessible medical box.
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What are contestants allowed to bring on Survivor?

Each participant is allowed to bring two luxury items from home. However, before filming begins, they must submit their items for approval. "Luxury items are typically emotional items like a family photo, or a picture of your dog, or a special necklace that has meaning," host Probst explains.
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How much weight do you lose on Survivor?

Survivor 36: Ghost Island (35 days)

I put on approximately 10 pounds before the game started. I lost all of that, and quite a bit more during that month—up to almost 12 % of my body weight. My weight fluctuated not only during the game, but afterwards, as well.
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Is Courtney from Survivor anorexic?

In an interview following her exit from the show, Courtney's castmate Leslie told Reality TV World that Courtney is "just genetically like that. She's not an anorexic. She eats, she just has a quick metabolism. I was worried about her out there to be honest with you just because I got real maternal."
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Do Survivor contestants get their teeth whitened?

Contestants don't get razors, toothbrushes, or other conveniences, so if they have bright white teeth or aren't growing body hair, it may be because of tooth whitening or laser hair removal they had done before they left for the show.
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Which Survivor Did Jeff Probst date?

Jeff Probst and Julie Berry

After production on Survivor: Vanuatu wrapped, Probst, the longtime host of the CBS series, reached out to Berry. The two started dating, but kept the relationship a secret until after Berry's season aired. They were together for a few years, but eventually split.
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Is Survivor rigged?

No, Survivor is not completely real because the show has been known to use body doubles for contestants, and producers are known for manipulating which contestants get voted off the island against the contestants' wishes. The contestants are also at no risk of starving at any point in the competition.
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Do Survivor contestants get to keep their torches?

The castaways take their torches with them to every Tribal Council. As the castaway gets eliminated, Probst will say: "The tribe has spoken," and the eliminated castaway will have his or her torch snuffed at the end of each Tribal Council where it will remain in the background for later Tribal Councils.
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Was Brenda pregnant while on Survivor?

At the Reunion Show, Brenda (via satellite) received an apology from Dawn in an attempt by Jeff Probst to make amends and hopefully cease the commotion. Brenda also revealed she was pregnant in the late stages, thus explaining why she could not attend the Reunion in person.
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Do Survivor contestants get food?

Players forage for a lot of their food, but do get rice

Subsequent challenges often come with tempting and tasty rewards — like chickens, beans, and vegetables — but players said that a surprising amount of food comes from the island around them.
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Do Survivor contestants get paid?

In addition to competing for a $2 million grand prize, the contestants are reportedly offered around $35,000 to return for the reunion. While someone can earn a pretty sweet paycheck, Survivor is definitely considered one of the toughest reality shows to appear on.
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Why did Survivor stop allowing bathing suits?

"Survivor" stopped providing swimsuits to players in 2018, and the change comes with health risks. UTIs and other infections from wet, dirty clothes disproportionately affect people with vaginas. Several contestants have told Insider about their experience and concerns over sanitary conditions.
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