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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Pouring ‘Cold’ Water

Pouring ‘Cold’ Water

Posted On: September 28, 2010

This piece first appeared on The Online Citizen. Have you ever poured ‘cold water’ over somebody else’s happiness? In a literal translation from the Chinese language, ‘pouring cold water’ means dousing the flames of passion. This usually happens when the opposite party is feeling elated about a new love, promotion or business deal, and somebody […]

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I’d Rather Not Say

I’d Rather Not Say

Posted On: September 24, 2010

This piece first appeared on The Online Citizen. I was on the MRT train with a new friend the other day, and he asked me what caused my marriage to end. We were both standing, dangling from different handrail supports. I looked around. We were surrounded by a lot of other commuters. This person is […]

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Getting feedback after sex (Part 2 of 2)

Getting feedback after sex (Part 2 of 2)

Posted On: September 2, 2010

This piece first appeared on The Online Citizen. I talked about the role of open- and closed-ended questions to get feedback from our partner after a sexual experience. You might begin asking for sexual feedback by using a few open-ended questions. If your partner is not forthcoming, or you wish to get clearer answers, you […]

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Teen Dating Abuse

Posted On: August 14, 2010

Teen Dating Abuse Survivors Everyone has a right to a safe and healthy relationship. Unfortunately, one in three teenagers is a victim of abuse, from being yelled at or put down to being physically assaulted. The safe space is a project sponsored by Break the Cycle. Friends Don’t Let Friends Be Abused Teen Dating Bill […]

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What is Sexting?

Posted On: July 18, 2010

‘Sexting‘ is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, primarily between mobile phones. The term was first popularized around 2005, and is a portmanteau of sex and texting, where the latter is meant in the wide sense of sending a text possibly with images According to a recent Reuters report, twenty percent of […]

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Poem: Imagine a Lover (for Men)

Posted On: April 22, 2010

Imagine a Lover …for those seeking a woman to love. Until you imagine something, it remains an impossibility. Once imagined, it becomes your experience. Imagine a lover who has walked through her past. A lover who is aware of her historic vulnerabilities. Who takes responsibility for her own stuff. Imagine a lover who has developed […]

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Poem: Imagine a Lover (for Women)

Posted On: April 21, 2010

Imagine a Lover …for those seeking a man to love. Until you imagine something, it remains an impossibility. Once imagined, it becomes your experience. Imagine a lover who accepts himself. A lover whose capacity to love you non-judgementally deepens as he is merciful toward himself. Imagine a lover who takes care of himself. A lover […]

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Poem: Imagine Lovers

Posted On: April 20, 2010

Imagine Lovers Until you imagine something, it remains an impossibility. Once imagined, it becomes your experience. Imagine lovers… Who smile in each other’s company. They say a strong and sensual YES to each other. Their YESes meet and fill their experience. Who tell the truth about what works and what doesn’t. They co-create solutions for […]

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The elephant in the bedroom: Talking about sex

Posted On: April 17, 2010

This article first appeared on The Online Citizen. For most people, sex is a sensitive and difficult subject to talk about. Click here to read the article I wrote for The Online Citizen. For most people, sex is a sensitive and difficult subject to talk about. I have come across a man who, after 15 […]

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Book Review: The Erotic Mind

Book Review: The Erotic Mind

Posted On: March 21, 2010

The Erotic Mind: Unlock the Inner Sources of Sexual Passion and Fulfillment by Jack Morin In this intriguing, insightful mix of analysis, anecdote and advice, San Francisco psychotherapist Morin developed an ‘erotic equation’ by drawing on the discussions of 351 respondents, straight and gay. This equation is: Attraction plus obstacles leads to excitement. He also […]

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Love at the Supermarket?

Posted On: February 14, 2010

Chinese singles looking for love this Valentine’s day is getting support from a Beijing supermarket. The “I’m Looking For You” market opened in November 2009, for the China’s unofficial “Singles Day” which is marked on the 11th of that month. Since then, the supermarket has attracted more than 1,000 clients and successfully matched more than […]

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