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Hi, I am Dr. Martha Tara Lee!
I’m a Relationship Counselor & Clinical Sexologist in practice since 2009. I have done my Doctorate in Human Sexuality to ensure the highest level of training so as to support individuals and couples to lead self-actualized and pleasure-filled lives. This was followed by a Masters in Counseling amongst my many other trainings.
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Surrounded by friends who were sexually inhibited and struck by dire lack of positive conversations around sex and sexuality in Singapore, Dr. Martha Tara Lee decided to take it upon herself to be an advocate for positive sexuality in 2007. She set out to make a positive difference in embarking on her doctorate in human sexuality, then launching Eros Coaching in 2009. Today, she also has a masters in counseling and remains dedicated to working with individuals and couples to lead self-actualised and pleasure-filled lives.
She has worked with a lot of couples (international and local) who have unconsummated marriage; men and women with sexual inhibitions and sexual desire discrepancies; men with erection and ejaculation concerns; as well as with GLBTQQ and kink folks. A born and bred Singaporean Chinese, Martha welcomes individuals as well as couples of all sexual orientations, and is available via online or face-to-face in Singapore. Martha speaks English and Mandarin.
Since 2011, Dr. Lee has been (and still is) the only certified sexuality educator by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) in Southeast Asia. Eros Coaching became an AASECT CE Provider in July 2017, and Dr. Lee also became an AASECT certified sexuality educator supervisor in July 2018. These accolades are only for those who meet the stringent requirements determined by AASECT, which is the leading professional organization for sexuality educators, sexuality counselors and sex therapists in the United States. In short, she strives to be the one of the best sexologists in the world.
She takes pride in making sure all her events are fun, educational, and sex-positive. This comes easily to her because even though she is extremely dedicated and serious about her work, she fundamentally believes that sex is meant to be fun, wonderful, amazing and sacred. As such, this serious light-heartedness has shone through again and again. You can read the testimonials she’s received over years here.
Often cited in the media, Dr. Lee is the appointed Resident Sexologist for Singapore Cancer Society, Ofnoah.sg, and PinkLifestyle.com. She is the host of radio show Eros Evolution for OMTimes Radio. She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women under 40’ by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011. She is the author of Love, Sex and Everything In-Between (2013), Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between (2015), From Princess to Queen: Heartbreaks, Heartgasms and Everything In-Between (2017), and {Un}Inhihibited (2019).
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Latest Presentations
Dr. Martha Tara Lee has presented at numerous conferences and events in these cities: Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Manila, London, Manchester and, of course, her hometown Singapore. For a full list, click here.
Guest speaker of Sex(less) in the City @Singapore Urological Association | 30 Sept 2022 |
Delivered How to give mind-blowing sex for the Walnut Warriors prostate cancer support group members of Singapore Cancer Society | 10 Sept 2022 |
Presented on Sex, Tech, and Beyond on World Health, Fitness and Wellness Festival by Fit Summit | 15 June 2022 |
Conducted Sex & Sexuality in Lonely Singapore | Singles event for TLC | 24 May 2022 |
Conducted 1.5 hour virtual sexuality talk on Lymphoma & Sexuality for Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) | 21 May 2022 |
Q&A on Vaginismus for Get2Toegther, UK | 20 April 2022 |
Conducted Masterclass: Pure Pleasure for Horny.sg in partnership with pjur | 3 April 2022 |
Conducted virtual Pure Pleasure for www.Horny.sg in partnership with pjur | 24 March 2022 |
Guest speaker of Facebook live session on Revenge Porn by IFN-Indonesian Family Network Singapore | 18 March 2022 |
Conducted virtual Unwinding workshop for One World Tantra Festival (returning for 3rd time) | 4 March 2022 |
Conducted It’s Not Love virtual workshop for TLC Dating | 25 February 2022 |
Facilitated Support Group for Breast Cancer Survivors for Singapore Cancer Society. Theme: Body Image | 24 February 2022 |
Conducted virtual workshop How to have Better Sex for Get2Togther, UK | 23 February 2022 |
Was part of closed-door Valentine’s Event panel for Sky Premium | 11 February 2022 |
Conducted virtual workshop Beyond Vanilla for Mego Events | 11 February 2022 |
Conducted virtual workshop Intimately Yours 101 for Mego Events | 8 February 2022 |
For a full list of presentations, click here.
Academic Qualifications
Masters in Counseling, Monash University, Australia | 2018 |
Doctorate in Human Sexuality, Institute of Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, USA | 2009 |
Masters in Public Policy and Management, York University, United Kingdom | 2007 |
Bachelor of Arts (Communications), Monash University, Australia | 1999 |
Other Relevant Training
Psychological First Aid Online, Singapore Emergency Responder Academy (with cert) |
21 December 2022 |
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace, Achieve Centre for Leadership (with CE) |
2 December 2022 |
Suicide Intervention Skills Promoting Life, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc. (with CE) |
6 October 2022 |
The Trauma Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Children & Adolescents, Singapore Association for Counselling |
19 August 2022 |
Dealing with Difficult People, Achieve Centre for Leadership | 13 August 2022 |
Walking With Grief Helping Others Deal With Loss, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc. |
9 August 2022 |
Motivational Interviewing and The Language of Change | 24 June 2022 |
Lifting Black Voices: Therapy, Trust, and Racial Trauma, Clearly Clinical |
20 June 2022 |
Providing Inclusive, Respectful Care to Your Gender Questioning, Transgender, & Nonbinary Clients, Clearly Clinical | 20 June 2022 |
When Client/Therapist Values Clash: The Diversity Training EVERY Clinician Needs Right Now, Clearly Clinical |
20 June 2022 |
Healing Invisible Wounds: Working Through Past Sexual Trauma in Relationships, Clearly Clinical | 20 June 2022 |
Disaster Mental Health: How to Help in the Aftermath of a Tragedy, Clearly Clinical |
20 June 2022 |
Providing Inclusive, Respectful Care to Your Gender Questioning, Transgender, & Nonbinary Clients, Clearly Clinical |
20 June 2022 |
Certificate for Creating an Ethical, Impactful Presence Outside the Therapy Room, from Books to Social Media to Podcasting, Clearly Clinical |
20 June 2022 |
Attended Webinar: Endometriosis – What Health Care Professionals Need to Know , Global Pelvic Health Alliance | 26 May 2022 |
Attended Headroom #LeanOnUsUkraine – EmotionAid® Demonstration Workshop | 25 May 2022 |
Attended one-day Creative Captioning workshop by Singapore Repertory Theatre | 17 Nov 2021 |
The Science of Suffering and Moving Forward- The Pandemic and Beyond, Clearly Clinical (with CE) | 13 May 2021 |
Toys, Accessories, and Beyond! by Goody Howard, MSW, MPH under Sex Ed Lecture Series (with CE) | 8 May 2021 |
Vicarious Trauma: Strategies for Supporting Resilience through The Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (with cert) | 21 April 2021 |
Understanding Violence on Coursera (with cert) | 17 April 2021 |
Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging With Art on Coursera (with cert) | 12 April 2021 |
HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know on Coursera (with cert) | 7 April 2021 |
Be Your Best Creative Self on Coursera (with cert) | 27 March 2021 |
Certificate for The Science of Well-Being on Coursera (with cert) |
17 March 2021 |
Certificate for Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs on Coursera (with cert) | 15 March 2021 |
Certificate for Community Organizing for Social Justice on Coursera (with cert) | 15 March 2021 |
Certificate for Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19 on Coursera (with cert) | 15 March 2021 |
Certificate for Easing Physical Symptoms: It’s Not Just Hospice Anymore on Coursera (with cert) | 15 March 2021 |
Certificate in Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices on Coursera (with cert) | 6 March 2021 |
Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity on Coursera (with cert) | 2 March 2021 |
Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care on Coursera (with cert) | 28 February 2021 |
What is Palliative Care on Coursera (with cert) |
20 February 2021 |
The “Sexcessible” Practice: Sexuality and Disability for Somatic Sex Educators | 19 February 2021 |
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health on Coursera (with cert) | 17 February 2021 |
Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care on Coursera (with cert) | 10 February 2021 |
Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability on Coursera (no cert) | 4 February 2021 |
Healthcare Organizations and Health Systems on Coursera (with cert) | 3 February 2021 |
Foundations of Virtual Instruction through Coursera (with cert) | 31 January 2021 |
Disability Awareness and Support through Coursera (with cert) | 28 January 2021 |
Anti Racism 1 on Coursera (no cert given) | 26 January 2021 |
Muslim & Sexual Health: Exploring Islamic Perspectives | 10 January 2021 |
Sexual Assault First Responder, Sexual Assault Care Centre, Aware Singapore |
29 April 2020 |
The Science of Happiness, University of California, Berkeley through edX |
9 May 2018 |
Psychology of Popularity, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Coursera |
15 Feb 2018 |
Prepare/ Enrich Facilitator, Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre, Singapore |
8 July 2017 |
Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace, Coursera, Online |
July 2017 |
Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Institute for Adult Learning, Singapore | 22 Aug 2016 |
Working with Clients Who Grapple with Sexual Compulsivity, Promises Healthcare, Singapore | 11 May 2015 |
Managing Sexuality Issues of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Social Service Training Institute, Singapore | 7 – 8 April 2015 |
Relationship Coach for Couples, Relationship Coaching Institute (RCI) | 2015 |
Level 1 and 2 Teacher Training, The Art of Feminine Presence, Melbourne | Dec 2014 |
Red Tent Women’s Circles Facilitator, Star of Ishtar (Online) | June 2014 |
Associate Certified Coach, International Coach Federation | July 2013 |
Certificate in Meditation and Holistic Human Development, Inner Voyage (Online) | June 2013 |
Urban Tantra Professional Training, Barbara Carrellas | Oct 2013 |
Professional Sex Coach, Sex Coach University and World Association of Sex Coaches (Online) | 2012 |
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Laughter Yoga International, Singapore | Mar 2012 |
Diploma for Master Hypnotist, Banyan Hypnosis Center, United States | 2010 |
Certificate in Life Coaching, Life Coach Academy of Australia, Australia | 2010 |
Certificate in Sex Therapy, Florida Sex Therapy Institute, Uniputed States | 2009 |
Certificate in Sexological Bodywork, Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, United States | 2008 |
Reiki Master (Level 3) | 2008 |
Certificate in Practical Counseling, Academy of Human Development, Singapore | 2006 |
Publications
Essay in Letter to My Mother edited by Felix Cheong | 2021 |
Essay in Sex Positive Now edited by Allena Gabosch & Jeremy Shub | 2019 |
{Un}Inhibited (My Fourth Book) |
2019 |
From Princess to Queen: Heartbreaks, Heartgasms and Everything In-Between (My Third Book) |
2017 |
Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between (My Second Book) |
2015 |
Love, Sex and Everything In Between (My First Book) |
2013 |
Sex in Love (Essay) in The World Book of Love edited by Leo Bormans |
2013 |
The Ugly Duckling Who Became A Sexologist (Essay) in A Walk In My Shoes by Raymond Anthony Fernando |
2013 |
Essay in Her Story: SCWO’s 25th Anniversary — Celebrating Womanhood edited by Tisa Ng | 2005 |
Affiliations
Certified Sexuality Educator, Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor, and Continuing Education (CE) Provider, AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists)
Certified Sexologist, ACS (American College of Sexologists)
Provisional Clinical Member, Singapore Association of Counseling
Milestones
In 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022!