Where do they 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 contestants get toilet paper on Survivor?

Contestants on 'Survivor' don't get toilet paper

“On season 38 of Survivor, I spent 38 days competing against strangers on an island in Fiji. The weirdest part, by far, was going #2. There are no bathrooms and no toilet paper,” Devens said.
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Do they poop in the ocean on Survivor?

On Survivor, contestants do what they call the “aqua-dump.” Yes, that means that they go to the bathroom in the ocean.
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Do Survivor contestants get tampons?

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 survivors get condoms?

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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Pooping on Survivor



What happens if you get your period while on Survivor?

Patel said "Survivor" was already a "dirty, nasty game," and getting a period makes matters only worse. "You're hormonal, and you're also getting extreme levels of fatigue," she said. Beck told Insider that simply having a period in unfamiliar territory made managing symptoms more difficult. ," she said.
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Can you bring a toothbrush on Survivor?

Toiletries, including razors, hairbrushes or toothbrushes, are not allowed.
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Do Survivor contestants 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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Are there porta potties on Survivor?

Rick Devens, Survivor 38: Edge of Extinction

There are no bathrooms and no toilet paper. 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.
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Do contestants hook up on Survivor?

While some contestants end up at odds with each other — especially as certain people find themselves voted off the island and out of the competition — others find that they have common ground. And several times over the years, there have been some notable hookups on Survivor.
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Do losers on Survivor get paid?

According to former contestant Jonny FairPlay, the first person eliminated receives $2,500 for their time, and the longer someone lasts on the show, the more money they receive upon exiting.
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What can you bring with you 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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Is Survivor scripted?

In short, Survivor is not scripted. With that being said, we all know how reality TV works. Some situations are dramatized in the editing room (it's their job!) and more lackluster portions of the players' stay on the island may be cut out.
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Do Survivor contestants stay in hotels?

"Survivor" players who get voted out after the merge lose their shot at $1 million, but get to stay at a luxurious resort called Ponderosa as they wait to cast their final vote. Former "Survivor" competitors told Insider what it's actually like at the resort, from day-drinking to being cut off from the outside world.
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Why are survivors teeth so white?

Otherwise, they're on their own. 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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Do Survivor contestants get to choose their clothes?

According to Apostol, when the "Survivor" crew asks players to pick out game clothes, they also request "press day" outfits. "The first time I was on the show, they said, 'Submit three outfits that you'll use for press day' — so something you would wear to a business-casual dinner," Apostol told Insider.
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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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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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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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What do Survivor contestants do after they are voted off?

Eliminated castaways are taken away from Tribal Council and interviewed by a psychiatrist for debriefing, after which they proceed to a medical tent where the castaway undergoes a medical examination which includes treatment of wounds incurred during the game and comparison of pre- and post-game weight.
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What was the worst season of Survivor?

Season 14: Fiji is our choice for the worst season of Survivor, ever.
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Do you actually get a million dollars if you win Survivor?

In the finale, Amber bested her boyfriend to take home the $1 million prize...just after he got down on one knee and proposed during the live reunion.
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How difficult is it to get on Survivor?

Thousands apply. And each season, only 18 to 20 people make it through the grueling casting process to go experience the adventure of a lifetime and play the game. For those who dream about competing on Survivor, this is a must-read.
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Did Jeff Probst marry a contestant from Survivor?

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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Do Survivor contestants stink?

With the exception of tampons and condoms, the Survivor castaways aren't provided with any toiletries or hygiene products. Despite this, the cast of the latest season told 10 Daily that they never suffered from body odor or hygiene issues during filming.
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