The Tribulations of a Sexologist – Part 2 of 2

This article first appeared on PublicHouse.sg. This article is a continuation about some of the tribulations I face as Singapore’s only certified sexologist with a doctorate in human sexuality. You can read part 1 here. By way of introduction, my work involves working with individuals or cou

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Hot and bothered about Sex and Making Babies

This article first appeared on PublicHouse.sg. Answer the question below: Is a sexologist... a) Supposed to be sexy? b) Supposed to talk about sex only in the context of marriage? c) Supposed to make sure a married couple has lots of sex? d) Supposed to make sure a married couple

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Nudity is not porn

This article first appeared on PublicHouse.sg Recently, I attended a two-day Internet Marketing course. Each attendee paid approximately S$2,000. Imagine my shock, then, when I arrived at the workshop venue to find that there were 94 persons attending (somebody counted). There were a total of fiv

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vaginismus

This article first appeared on Vaginismus.com.sg, a micro site belonging to Eros Coaching. How does primary vaginismus differ from secondary vaginismus? Primary vaginismus is very common among women who tried to have sex for the first time. The involuntary tightening of their pelvic floor muscle

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Treatment Plans of Vaginismus

This article first appeared on Vaginismus.com.sg, a micro site belonging to Eros Coaching. Treatment Plans Unlike other sexual function disorders, Vaginismus is one of the many sexual function conditions in women that is highly treatable and can be successfully resolved with proper treatment.

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A Closer Look: Vaginismus

This article first appeared on Vaginismus.com.sg, a micro site belonging to Eros Coaching. A Closer Look Women who frequently experience vaginal discomfort during intercourse, such as pain and burning sensations, are probably suffering from the condition known as Vaginismus. Vaginismus is the r

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What is Vaginismus?

This article first appeared on Vaginismus.com.sg, a micro site belonging to Eros Coaching. You may have Vaginismus 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 penetra

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The Tribulations of a Sexologist (Part 1 of 2)

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

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Squeeze, Hold, Release Your Way to Sexual Health

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 t

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Laser Circumcision

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 interes

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