My ‘Why’ in Creating a Women Support Circle

My ‘Why’ in Creating a Women Support Circle

Posted On: October 22, 2019

  When I was going through my divorce, the last thing I wanted to do was go into circle with other women going through the same thing because I did not view what I was going through as same-same as others. I didn’t want to be surrounded by more pain, negativity, fears, drama, and stories. […]

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Dance is Medicine

Dance is Medicine

Posted On: October 22, 2019

In August, I ran a free month-long online dance challenge Dance Yourself Free (for Women) – Online for women alongside co-hosts Hannah Lee and Danielle Ajanta. The idea came about because I knew that I worked well with accountability and wanted to commit to dancing at least once a day and share my dance (in the hopes it might serve […]

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Invite to Women Support Circle

Invite to Women Support Circle

Posted On: October 13, 2019

There is the archetype of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone in Triple Goddess. More here  In my own words Maiden – Prime of her youth Mother – Prime of her fertility Crone – Prime of her wisdom Behavioral Maiden – Young, fun, open, learning, beautiful (Shadow side: Wilful, childish, spoilt, manipulative) Mother – Mature, nurturing, […]

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Office Move to Chinatown

Office Move to Chinatown

Posted On: September 29, 2019

I cleared out my things from where I see clients at International Building today. With each move, there’s a mix of bitter-sweet feelings: letting go of the now-familiar, gratitude for what has been, and excitement for what is to come. It is important to feel it all in order to move on more fully. I […]

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I am more than how I look…

I am more than how I look…

Posted On: September 18, 2019

I wrote about this before and I wish I had the foresight to take more photos of me at my “ugliest” when I was 11. I had geeky glasses, baby fat, cystic acne, poodle hair, and was called the ugliest girl in school… and I was. When I was in primary six, the class bully […]

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Testimonials – Sex & Sexuality 101

Testimonials – Sex & Sexuality 101

Posted On: August 19, 2019

“Just as the title suggests, Martha’s workshop has all the knowledge we should have had growing up. Don’t worry if you were not comfortable with talking about sex. I could distribute condoms to sex works for my volunteering work, but I was also shy to even buy condoms in the supermarket for my own! After […]

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How Soon Can I Get Tested for STIs After Unprotected Sex?

How Soon Can I Get Tested for STIs After Unprotected Sex?

Posted On: August 10, 2019

We like to think we are always responsible for our bodies and sexual health and take the necessary precautions e.g. protected sex – but being humans, we might not always do the “right thing”. Or we may have been the unfortunate recipient of rape/ assault/ “stealthing” – a despicable sexual act where a person with […]

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Testimonials – Counseling Skills for Non-Counselors

Testimonials – Counseling Skills for Non-Counselors

Posted On: July 30, 2019

“I have attended a few of Martha’s events and this was another excellent one. Martha was as always gracious with her time and expertise with counseling and was very clear and patient while making sure we all understood what she was saying. This workshop/event  was attended by a wide variety of people that were there […]

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5 Forms of Contraception

5 Forms of Contraception

Posted On: July 18, 2019

There are different forms of contraceptions. They are: Oral Contraceptive Barrier Contraceptive e.g. male condom; female condom (not popular and as far as I understand also not available in Singapore due to lack of demand) Birth Control Implant – lasts 3 – 5 years Injectable Contraceptive Long Acting Reversible Contraception – Need to get fitted […]

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Memories from Fest of Love 2019

Memories from Fest of Love 2019

Posted On: April 1, 2019

Fest of Love Singapore ran for the first time in Singapore Feb 14 – 24 over ten days. During this time, we had a book launch, conference (Feb 16 and 17) and 40 workshops offered over 10 days. These are some snaps from the Fest of Love conference Feb 16 and 17. There is also […]

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Videos for Awaken to Tantra

Videos for Awaken to Tantra

Posted On: February 27, 2019

Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist Dr. Martha Tara interviews tantra teacher Binoy Milton D’souza about tantra. He explains what to expect for his Awaken to Tantra Weekend on March 23 – 24, 2019 in Singapore. 1. What is Tantra? by Binoy Milton D’souza Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist Dr. Martha Tara asks Binoy Milton D’souza […]

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