Become a Patron!A year has gone by again and so much has happened. I decided to issue my own Eros awards for note worthy news from 2021!
| 1. The Eros Coolz award (Very, very cool lah!) Sexual wellness boutique opens in department store On the second floor of the Isetan department store at Shaw House, one can order a cup of coffee from Kith Cafe, browse eco-friendly yoga equipment from Rumi Earth and shop for adult toys at sexual wellness boutique Pink Lifestyle. Check out Pink Lifestyle here! |  |
| 2. The Eros WTF award (Max shock value!) A politician from Singapore’s main opposition Workers’ Party on Monday admitted to lying in parliament when she took the police to task in 2021 for being insensitive towards a rape survivor. |  |
| 3. Eros About-Time Award (for stories that are long overdue) When sex hurts: More women in Singapore seek help for vaginismus Vaginismus is the number one issue clients seek sexuality support from Eros Coaching. Though there has been numerous attempts to bring it up to the media’s attention, this DID NOT hit main media until in 2021 – 12 years AFTER Relationship Counselor & Clinical Sexologist Dr Martha Tara Lee realise this was a serious issue in Singapore! |  |
| 4. The Eros Blood Boil award (Angry) A 36-year-old man accused of posing as a gynaecologist and asking a woman to send him photos of her genitals was handed nine new charges on Friday (Nov 19). The prosecution, which revealed that 29 new alleged victims have since emerged, asked the court to adjourn the case so as to allow investigations to be completed. |  |
| 5. The Eros Sexy AF award There is little representation in movies or on TV of old people enjoying sex – but they should remain sexually active, say therapists and doctors Asian societies in particular need to talk about sex more, and younger family members can advise older ones about safe sex, says a Singapore-based therapist |  |
| 6. The Eros Top Asia LGBT Progress of 2021 Tokyo pushes ahead with same-sex marriage plan The Tokyo Metropolitan government will start a system that effectively allows same-sex marriage in Japan’s capital from April next year, the Kyodo news wire reported Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike as saying on Tuesday. The local government for the city with a population of 14 million plans to introduce “same-sex partnership” after its local assembly unanimously called for such a move, Kyodo said. |  |
What are your thoughts about these award recipients? Who else should we have shed light on?
About Dr. Martha Tara Lee
Surrounded by friends who were sexually inhibited and struck by dire lack of positive conversations around sex and sexuality in Singapore, Dr. Martha Tara Lee set out to make a positive difference in embarking on her doctorate in human sexuality before launching Eros Coaching in 2009. Today, she remains dedicated to working with individuals and couples who wish to lead self-actualised and pleasure-filled lives.
She also holds certificates in counselling, coaching and sex therapy, and her fourth degree – a Masters in Counselling in May 2018. In practice since 2009, she is the only certified sexuality educator and certified sexuality educator supervisor by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) in Singapore.
Often cited in the media, Dr. Lee is the appointed Clinical Sexologist for Singapore Cancer Society. She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women Under 40′ by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011. She has published four books: Love, Sex and Everything In-Between, Orgasmic Yoga, From Princess to Queen and {Un}Inhibited.
Martha works with individuals and couples in private coaching sessions, and conducts her own workshops. She takes prides in making sure all her workshops are also fun, educational, and sex-positive. This comes easily to her because even though she is extremely dedicated and serious about her work, she fundamentally believes that sex is meant to be fun, wonderful, amazing and sacred. As such, this serious light-heartedness has shone through again and again. For her full profile, click here. Email her here.
