Larian is probably correct with that assumption considering that the vast majority of talk about the companions is simping.
If only it were just companions. The amount of attention towards characters like Sazza, Kagha (of all people), Dammon (who got a heavy Marty Stu treatment in the full game), Gortash, and Orin is positively Freudian.
Heck,
I didn't exactly need to know about Raphael's bedroom antics and preferences, of all people, and it makes it difficult to take the character seriously after you run into Haarlep.
I am also honestly surprised the game has the dullest brothel in all of Larian's games, all things considered.