What is Vaginismus?

What is Vaginismus?

Posted On: September 4, 2011

You may have Vaginismus (pronounced vaj-uh-niz-muhs) if you are a woman who experiences… Pain due to tightening of the vagina during intercourse Painful sensation during insertion of the penis/ failure to achieve penile penetration due to pain Difficulty having a gynecological exam involving the vagina performed Sexual pain and discomforts after giving birth or undergoing […]

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The Tribulations of a Sexologist (Part 1 of 2)

The Tribulations of a Sexologist (Part 1 of 2)

Posted On: September 3, 2011

This article first appeared on PublicHouse.sg, where I have a weekly column. When I started my practice, Eros Coaching, I was told unreservedly by many well-meaning people, often complete strangers, not to do so. Will I have enough business? Are Singaporeans going to come forward? “We are too shy!”, they exclaimed. “Why didn’t you stay […]

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Having the Perfect First Kiss

Having the Perfect First Kiss

Posted On: September 2, 2011

Even when one is not a teenager anymore, the experience of a memorable and perfect first kiss with your beau does not really fade away. No matter how anxious one feels, that kiss with somebody special is always something great to anticipate. First-time kissers usually have a lot of questions in mind. How will I […]

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Squeeze, Hold, Release Your Way to Sexual Health

Squeeze, Hold, Release Your Way to Sexual Health

Posted On: August 31, 2011

This article first appeared on the Good Therapy website. Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises? You may have learnt about them from your aerobics instructor. Or perhaps your urologist was the one who ordered you to squeeze your butt cheeks together? Maybe your gynae was the one who asked you to attempt to tighten […]

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New Portrait Photos

Posted On: August 27, 2011

These are my new portrait photos. A big thank you to photographer Mok who recently launched his book Liberate. His website is http://www.marcusmok-photography.com/. Makeup was done by my good friend, Sally Lim of Makeup Artist On Call. Photographer of my portraits: Marcus Mok  of Picture Box. Makeup: Sally Lim of Makeup Artist On Call.

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Laser Circumcision

Posted On: August 26, 2011

This article first appeared on Good Vibrations Magazine. You know you are a sexologist when a little advertisement tucked away in the sports section of a commuter newspaper in Singapore catches your eye. It reads Laser Circumcision for Male Adults and Children and what is even more interesting is that one can use Medisave for […]

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Making of…

Posted On: August 24, 2011

… my new portrait shots! These photos are taken by CF. The photographer of the day is none other than the renowned Marcus Mok who recently launched his book Liberate. His website is http://www.marcusmok-photography.com/. Makeup by my good friend, Sally Lim of Makeup Artist On Call. They were excellent! Hope you consider engaging them for […]

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Until I met the one and what I thought was a natural process of just doing it turn out to be such a tramatic and painful session. I could not, cannot have penetrative sex!

Until I met the one and what I thought was a natural process of just doing it turn out to be such a tramatic and painful session. I could not, cannot have penetrative sex!

Posted On: August 24, 2011

“I always believe in saving myself for the person I marry and I have never really been bothered by sex. Until I met the one and what I thought was a natural process of just doing it turn out to be such a tramatic and painful session. I could not, cannot have penetrative sex! I was […]

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Elephants Have Genitals Too

Posted On: August 19, 2011

This article first appeared on Good Vibrations Magazine. I came across this article titled “Walking among gentle giants” in My Paper, a free bilingual commuter publication on Thursday, Aug 11, 2011. The same story can be found here. I have just returned from Cambodia where I saw female elephants used to transport tourists around, so […]

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Personal Story: Overcoming my Fear of Bugs

Personal Story: Overcoming my Fear of Bugs

Posted On: July 31, 2011

This article is written by Yuko Takara who attended my 1st Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway workshop (Edited by C.F.) Yuko has a beautiful soul and it is with great love that she wants to share her voice with the world. I have been having difficulty dealing with insects since I was young. […]

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