Before proposing to Stacy Snyder on Season 5 of Love Is Blind, Izzy Zapata carefully considered his options through open and honest conversations in the pods.
"I'm completely transparent and open to any question. After a few days, we reached the fun day, which was the day we talked about sex," shared Izzy, aged 32, during the "Viall Files" podcast episode on Thursday, October 5. "Throughout the process, producers provided guidance on different topics to discuss. We had days dedicated to finances, values, families, and of course, sex."
While Izzy denied host Nick Viall's comparison of "sex day" to theme nights on Dancing With the Stars or engaging in sexual acts through "glory holes" in the pod walls, he did clarify that it provided an opportunity for the contestants to openly discuss their preferences and interests.
"It's a chance for us to understand each other's preferences, whether it's about kinks, having the lights on or off... Some of the girls are curious, I must admit. But we do receive guidance from the producers throughout the process," Izzy explained. He further revealed that he was specifically asked about his preferences in the bedroom.
Izzy reflected on his statement during the podcast. "I mentioned that I enjoy having saliva in my mouth," he shyly admitted. "It's rather exciting, but there's a specific circumstance and manner in which it should be done. Many individuals mistakenly assume it's akin to spitting; however, it requires being fully present and taking it slow."
Izzy Zapata and Stacy Snyder, featured on Netflix's Love Is Blind, have become well-known contestants from the show's fifth season in Houston. Despite his initial skepticism as a sales representative, Izzy chose to embrace the experiment with a positive mindset and ultimately took a chance on finding love.
"I arrived and Chris Coelen, the executive producer of Love Is Blind, would address us each morning, motivating us with a pep talk. I made a conscious decision to fully immerse myself in the experiment without any distractions. I thought, 'If I'm here, I might as well give it a try.' And I'm glad I did, because it turned out to be the best way to approach dating, in my opinion."
Taking to heart Chris' advice to keep an open mind, Izzy was eager to get to know all of the women, including Stacy, Johnie Maraist, and Lydia Velez Gonzalez. Ultimately, he chose to propose to Stacy, as she was his strongest connection."
Upon meeting Stacy face-to-face, Izzy discovered a strong connection between them, leading him to continuously strive to provide unwavering support for her throughout the rest of the experiment. He enthusiastically shared his experiences with great excitement on Thursday.
Catch Love Is Blind season 5 exclusively on Netflix, with new episodes released every Friday.