Posted On: August 28, 2014
I spoke on the topic of libido and pregnancy with a presentation titled, “Raging, Pregnant, Sexual, Healthy Woman” at the 3rd Regional Conference of Nutrition in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sun 24 August 2014. It was an honor to be able to share my knowledge and expertise as a sexologist with […]
Posted On: January 24, 2013
The title One Mom’s Journey to Motherhood: Infertility, Childbirth Complications, and Postpartum Depression, Oh My! should be pretty self-explanatory about what this book is about. However it is not just a memoir and also a thoughtfully written and thoroughly researched self-help guide by somebody determined to make a difference. It is a thick book – 428 […]
Posted On: February 8, 2011
The cover of book Impossible Motherhood is simple but alluring. It traces the outline of a woman with two lines, with the title and sub-title ‘Testimony of an Abortion Addict’ located where the pubic mons is. Then, there are three sets of red lines (each set has four lines with a fifth line diagonally striking […]
Posted On: January 23, 2011
I was drawn to the book Sitting Moon: A Guide to Natural Rejuvenation After Pregnancy at the library. It has in part to do with the professional-looking cover with a white background, as well as the sub-title: ‘Natural Rejuvenation’. Natural is always good, I thought. Another factor probably has to do the cover image of […]
Posted On: January 26, 2010
The number of Thai pregnant schoolgirls and university students sharply rose to about 10,000 last year. In the past, the number had never risen beyond 5,000 in a year. “We have to prevent such cases otherwise more social problems will arise,” Social Development and Human Security Minister Issara Somchai said yesterday. He was speaking at […]
Posted On: December 23, 2009
Rounding out the top names for boys in 2009 were Matthew, Owen, Ethan, Jackson, Evan, Braden, Noah, Jack and Zachary. For girls it was Madison, Emma, Hannah, Olivia, Audrey, Isabella, Grace, Taylor and Emily. Top boy names of the decade were Jacob, Michael, Ethan, Christopher, Jack, Daniel, Aiden, William, Joshua and Ryder. Top girl names […]
Posted On: September 24, 2009
I am one of three speakers at a seminar this Sat, 26 Sept, 2 – 4 p.m. at YMCA of Singapore. The seminar, ‘Fertility, Intimacy, Planning for Baby’ is organised by Singapore Planned Parenthood Association and supported by Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports. The topics which I will be covering are: – Sexual […]
Posted On: August 27, 2009
According to newly published research, there are 13 million abortions each year, compared to 20 million births in China. Authorities in China have highlighted inadequate knowledge of contraception and poor sex education as major factors in the high number of abortions there. Many women who have abortions are single and aged between 20 and 29. […]
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