A Closer Look: Vaginismus

A Closer Look: Vaginismus

Posted On: September 5, 2011

  Women who frequently experience vaginal discomfort during intercourse, such as pain and burning sensations, are probably suffering from the condition known as Vaginismus (pronounced vaj-uh-niz-muhs). Vaginismus is the result of involuntary tightening of the vaginal walls, making penetration during intercourse difficult or even impossible. This is usually manifested by the following symptoms: Pain due […]

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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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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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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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Sex on the Go

Posted On: July 3, 2011

This article first appeared on Ezyhealth Singapore June 2011. Click on image to view.

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Book Review: What’s Up Down There?

Book Review: What’s Up Down There?

Posted On: June 4, 2011

I first learned about Lissa Rankin because of her work in creating and writing for Owning Pink, which is a community of women dedicated to celebrating all things feminine, successful, sexy and pleasurable. Needless to say, Rankin’s writing was insightful, funny and downright wonderful. I learned from the site that they were giving away review […]

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Sizzles for the Bedroom

Posted On: May 14, 2011

This article first appeared on Ezyhealth Singapore May 2011. Click on image to view.                

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Slow Down, Cowboy!

Posted On: April 26, 2011

This article first appeared in the April 2011 issue of Ezyhealth Singapore. Click on image to enlarge/ read.          

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