E-mail interview with Yuki Chua

Posted On: October 24, 2010

I interviewed Yuki Chua for my piece ‘Dance – Your Way into Your Body’ for The Online Citizen. Below is the entire email interview. 1) Name you like to be called Call me Yuki 2) Job title Director 3) Company name Bellydance Discovery Pte Ltd 4) Website of company www.bellydance.com.sg 5) How long have you […]

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Poem: The Mask

Posted On: October 18, 2010

Always a mask Held in the slim hand whitely Always she had a mask before her face Truly the wrist Holding it lightly Fitted the task Sometimes, however, Was there a shiver Fingertip quiver Every so slightly Holding the mask? For years and years and years I wondered But dared not ask And then — […]

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Sexuality and Seniors

Posted On: October 5, 2010

I just had to repost this amazing interview by Doctor Anita Hoffer, my classmate at Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. Sexual intimacy is a vibrant part of life. “Older adults are active and safe participants of sexual activity,” says certified Sex Coach Katherine Forsythe of San Francisco. Ms. Forsythe joins Doctor Anita Hoffer, […]

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Temporary Contraceptive Methods

Posted On: September 30, 2010

How Does an IUD Prevent Pregnancy? The letters IUD stand for “intrauterine device.” IUDs are small, “T-shaped” devices made of flexible plastic. A health care provider inserts an IUD into a woman’s uterus to prevent pregnancy. There are two brands of IUD available in the United States. For more, click here. What Is Spermicide? Spermicide […]

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Other Hormonal Contraceptive Methods

Posted On: September 24, 2010

What Is the Birth Control Patch? The birth control patch is a thin, beige, plastic patch that sticks to the skin. It is used to prevent pregnancy. A new patch is placed on the skin once a week for three weeks in a row, followed by a patch-free week. The birth control patch is commonly […]

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My Comfort Zone – A Poem

Posted On: September 17, 2010

I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn’t fail. The same four walls and busywork were really more like jail. I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before, But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor. I said it didn’t matter that I […]

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Barrier Contraceptive Methods

Posted On: September 14, 2010

The Female Condom The female condom is a plastic pouch that is used during intercourse to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. It has flexible rings at each end. Just before vaginal intercourse, it is inserted deep into the vagina. The ring at the closed end holds the pouch in the […]

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Hormonal Contraceptive Methods

Posted On: September 7, 2010

Birth Control Pills Birth control pills are a kind of medication that women can take daily to prevent pregnancy. They are also sometimes called the pill or oral contraception. Birth control pills are made of hormones. Hormones are chemicals made in our bodies. They control how different parts of our bodies work. The hormones in […]

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Community Project: All the Ladies!

Posted On: September 2, 2010

Action for AIDS wants more women to know that HIV/AIDS is a real issue that affects not only men, but women in Singapore. ‘All the Ladies!’ is a campaign to start running from August to October to raise women’s awareness for HIV/AIDS, and empower women to view regular HIV screening as a right to good […]

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Natural Conceptive Methods

Posted On: August 29, 2010

How Do Fertility Awareness-Based Methods Prevent Pregnancy? Fertility awareness-based methods (FAMs) are ways to track ovulation — the release of an egg — in order to prevent pregnancy. Some people call FAMs “natural family planning.” For more, click here. How Is Breastfeeding Used as Birth Control? Breastfeeding can be used as birth control when, after […]

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Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made for Walkin’

Posted On: August 23, 2010

“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” is a pop song musically composed by Lee Hazlewood and first written and recorded by Nancy Sinatra. It was released in February 1966 and hit #1 in the United States and United Kingdom Pop charts. Subsequently, many cover versions of the song have been released in a range of […]

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Permanent Contraceptive Methods

Posted On: August 19, 2010

How Does Vasectomy Prevent Pregnancy? Vasectomy is a form of birth control for men that is meant to be permanent. During vasectomy, a health care provider closes or blocks the tubes that carry sperm. When the tubes are closed, sperm cannot leave a man’s body and cause pregnancy. For more, click here. How Does Tubal […]

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