Some guests on the reality show First Dates catch attention online for their surprising and oddball anecdotes that quicky go viral. One such case is María, a 53-year-old digital nomad from Valencia, who frequently shares bold statements about self-care and life on social media. She describes her routine in striking terms: she claims to nourish herself with forest essential oils and pure oxygen, and she asserts that the key to well-being lies in the soles of the feet as they touch food, highlighting a belief that the largest pores reside there.
“You have an impressive physique. Are you taking good care of yourself, or what?” asked Carlos Sobera. María responded by outlining her dietary approach, recounting periods of fasting, vegan diets, and even raw vegan phases. She claimed to have abstained from solid foods for two years, explaining that she arrived with only liquids in her system and that she was currently drinking something specific instead of eating.
Moments later, Sobera was left speechless when María disclosed another unusual practice: coconut water is a staple, but she also mentioned consuming her own urine as part of a practice she referred to as urine therapy, calling it a method she termed Loop.
“My family probably thinks I’m peculiar,” the restaurateur observed, noting that there are groups on social media that would likely react negatively to such revelations. She added that certain topics are treated as normal yet potentially troubling when they appear in everyday life, describing a range of experiences and sensations that she believes can overwhelm the body and lead to a sense of disarray or disease, including references to parasitic concerns that she tied to personal decisions and the body’s reactions.
Later in the evening, María learned she would be meeting Rafael, a 61-year-old retiree from Valencia, who had already taken a seat at her table. Rafael explained that his personal style—hat, torn pants, bright shoes—draws attention and a bit of curiosity from others.
I will only drink coconut water and an infusion for dinner,” María echoed to a companion before approaching the table to illustrate how she believes parasites accumulate in the body. The retired Burjassot resident, speaking to the cameras of Cuatro, described María as more eccentric than genuinely interesting in that moment.
As the evening drew to a close, the contrasting views between the two contestants became central to the show’s finale. Neither was enthusiastic about a second date with the other. “Neither of us wants a second date because she desires a romance I can’t offer, but there’s a strong, friendly chemistry and we’re confident we’ll cross paths again,” María asserted as she left First Dates.