The Best Things in Life

The Best Things in Life

Posted On: December 22, 2010

 This article was first published on The Online Citizen. Released in 1992, ‘The Best Things in Life Are Free’ is a song by Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross. The song went to number one on the R&B singles chart and debuted at number 24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 the week of May 30, […]

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Yes, World, I am (re)married!

Posted On: December 20, 2010

This article first appeared on the Good Vibrations Magazine. I got married on Thursday. It is my second marriage. I am just putting the word out there for those who wonder how one can be a clinical sexologist and not be married. I was previously married for a period of five years. This is an […]

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Testimonials – Sugar & Spice Workshops

Testimonials – Sugar & Spice Workshops

Posted On: December 16, 2010

Diva in Me “Martha’s workshop helped me get in touch with myself, and made me more aware of the whys behind my actions and words. I enjoyed the interactive discussions (it felt like a cozy slumber party girl chat session at times), and the exercises were great esteem boosters. Thanks for thinking of this, Martha, […]

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What a Sexologist is not

What a Sexologist is not

Posted On: December 16, 2010

This article first appeared on The Online Citizen. I am a sexologist. Since I am the only one with this unique combination of qualification and training in Singapore, there exists a lot of confusion about what exactly a sexologist does within our little city/state. Not only that, I have my share of detractors who think I am a […]

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Kissing Workshop: Pucker Up

Posted On: December 12, 2010

For couples: “What is a kiss? Why this, as some approve: the sure, sweet cement, glue and lime of love.” – Robert Herrick Ever heard of the Candy Kiss, Upside-Down Kiss, French Kiss, or Ear Kiss? You will once you join the workshop that turns KISSING into an art that you can master! This workshop covers […]

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Quiz: Could You Have Vulvodynia?

Quiz: Could You Have Vulvodynia?

Posted On: December 6, 2010

Extracted from the book ‘The Vulvodynia Survival Guide’ by Howard I Glazer, Ph.D. and Gae Rodke, M.D., FACOG Quiz: Could You Have Vulvodynia? The following quiz will hep you determine if you’re suffering from the disorder. Bear in mind that although our quiz can give you a good indication of your own condition, it should […]

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E-mail interview with Linna Tan

Posted On: December 2, 2010

1) Name Linna 2) Job title Director of Bobbi’s Pole Studio Singapore 3) Company name Bobbi’s Pole Studio Singapore 4) Website www.bobbispolestudio.com.sg 5) How long have you been teaching dance? Almost ten years 6) What type of dance do you teach? Salsa, Exotic Dance and Pole Dance 7) How do you think dance or movements […]

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Media: A Word about Martha

Media: A Word about Martha

Posted On: November 25, 2010

Written by Andrew Loh, the current Editor of The Online Citizen. Posted on his Facebook under Notes on 22 Nov 2010 and reposted here with permission. “When Ravi Philemon first told me he’d asked Martha to write for us (and that she’s agreed), I was rather intrigued. I’d come across Martha’s website – https://www.eroscoaching.com/ – […]

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Big, Beautiful and Proud

Big, Beautiful and Proud

Posted On: November 24, 2010

This article first appeared on the Good Vibrations Magazine. Last Sunday on 14 November, a Singapore paper reported how eleven plus-sized women have put together a nude calendar to inspire other plus-sized women that their body shape does not signify the end of the world. This is a brave, encouraging and positive move by the […]

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Sexual Anxiety

Sexual Anxiety

Posted On: November 23, 2010

This article first appeared on The Online Citizen. Anxiety is a normal part of life. We all have experienced anxiety at some point of our lives. In fact, anxiety is one mechanism that evolved to keep us alert and help us cope in stressful events or situations. More specifically, performance anxiety refers to self-consciousness about […]

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Movie Review: Cowboys in Paradise

Movie Review: Cowboys in Paradise

Posted On: November 22, 2010

If you have been following my blog here, you may recall a previous post where I mentioned looking forward to watching an 83-minute feature film/documentary called Cowboys in Paradise. This is a controversial work because this is the first film about what is perhaps the most well-known open ‘secret’ of Bali – their ‘Kuta Cowboys’. […]

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‘Cowboys’ for Rent in Bali

‘Cowboys’ for Rent in Bali

Posted On: November 17, 2010

This article first appeared on the Good Vibrations Magazine. A girlfriend of mine has fond memories of her dates with the men in Bali. They are sweet, romantic and good-natured. She desperately hopes to return one day. I was intrigued. What is the allure of the men of Bali? Apparently, thousands of women travel to […]

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