Sex & Gender

Are Local Women-Only Gyms the Progressive Bastion It Aims to Be?

Are Local Women-Only Gyms the Progressive Bastion It Aims to Be?

Women-only gyms sound like they hold a promising allure. Yet, subtle blemishes tell us that these gyms still have a long way to go.

by Tan Min Yi November 23, 2021

It’s Time Singapore F&B Do Right by Trans-Visibility

Sex & Gender

It’s Time Singapore F&B Do Right by Trans-Visibility

In a time of acceptance and embrace of identities, why is Singapore's F&B industry still struggling with trans-visibility?

by Jamie Nonis November 19, 2021

Singapore’s Unseen Singles on Finding Love and Second Chances

Singapore’s Unseen Singles on Finding Love and Second Chances

What does the 'single' label mean for divorcees, widows or widowers looking for love and second chances?

by Laili Abdeen November 12, 2021

Silence of the Abused Men — Homophobia’s Other Victims

Sex & Gender

Silence of the Abused Men — Homophobia’s Other Victims

Homophobia is often seen as a barrier to progress for gay men in Singapore. What if it is also the reason why sexually abused men stay quiet?

by Jerome T November 8, 2021

In The Arms of a Foreign Angel – The Bedok 538 Market Love Scams

Sex & Gender

In The Arms of a Foreign Angel – The Bedok 538 Market Love Scams

For some men of these love scams, admitting they're victims isn't easy. They've lost everything; their face is the only thing they have left.

by Hazel Tang October 25, 2021

Pronouns & Neopronouns Decoded — Beyond Labels and Performativity

Pronouns & Neopronouns Decoded — Beyond Labels and Performativity

Maxine (she/her) delves into the brave new world of pronouns to understand why they hold such significance.

by Maxine Navarro October 21, 2021

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Intimates

Faith Meets Fornication: The Women Finding Love for God and Sex Toys

Faith Meets Fornication: The Women Finding Love for God and Sex Toys

Can women love their religion and practise self-love at the same time? We take a look at the balance between faith and pleasure.

by Rainer Cheung

November 18, 2021

Singapore, Unfiltered

If a House Is Not a Home, Then What Is an HDB Flat?

If a House Is Not a Home, Then What Is an HDB Flat?

How do queer Singaporeans work around their disadvantaged position in the HDB public housing model?

by Paul Jerusalem

November 13, 2021

Coming Of Age

Baring It All: The Scars, Fears and Difficulties of Motherhood

Baring It All: The Scars, Fears and Difficulties of Motherhood

Singapore’s mumfluencers seem to have it all. But behind the pretty Instagram posts lie the scars of motherhood — both physical and emotional.

by Melissa Goh

October 30, 2021

Intimates

It’s High Time We Shed the Shame and Taboos of Menstruation

It’s High Time We Shed the Shame and Taboos of Menstruation

The perception of periods differs across cultural landscapes, sometimes shrouded in secrecy. Are women being punished for a natural process?

by Maxine Navarro

October 14, 2021

Singapore, Unfiltered

Do HIV Non-Disclosure Laws in Singapore Still Make Sense Today?

Do HIV Non-Disclosure Laws in Singapore Still Make Sense Today?

Current laws only serve to maintain stigma and discrimination of already vulnerable communities of people.

by Daniel Ho, Rayner Tan and Daryl Yang

September 28, 2021