Category: Lifestyle

Creative Solutions for Beating the Heat in a Humid Climate“See that huge fan behind me? With no air conditioner, that’s the only thing keeping me cool for the past 22 years,” says engineer Tan Jian Zhen, gesturing to his old-school fan whirring behind him. “Actually, I might need to oil it. That thing is getting …

A Journey of Exploration, Trust, and Intimacy“Hi, we’re John and Mary, a married couple in our early 40s.Her: 165 cm, 55 kg, fit and athletic.Me: 178 cm, 65 kg, also fit and athletic.We’ve been part of this lifestyle since 2018 and have enjoyed various experiences, including MMF, MMFF, and more. We’re DDF (drug-disease free), polite, …

Exploring the Challenges of Platonic Emotional Connections Among Men“I’ve never heard of a group of guys delving into emotional intricacies. It really comes down to the nature of our friend group,” Lim Hao remarks. “It’s not that we avoid our emotions; our bond simply transcends that—we’re just stable, you know?”As he speaks from behind a …

Most awards were for news, current affairs, and documentary programs.SINGAPORE: CNA’s news, current affairs, and documentary programs have secured a remarkable 23 awards at the prestigious World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards 2022 held in Hamburg, Germany. The accolades included 13 gold awards, nine silver, and one special award, contributing significantly to Mediacorp's …

Examining the double standards and societal perceptions surrounding female libido.What is it REALLY like to be a woman with a strong sexual desire? In some cultures, being a woman who seeks out multiple partners is frowned upon.Extreme sexual desires transcend age and generational boundaries, according to the article. Men often find it threatening to have …

Medli discusses hope, resilience, and the importance of community in her transition.“Hi everyone, it’s time for a transition update,” Medli Loo announces in her latest TikTok video. Dressed in a blue-red striped pullover, adorned with multiple ear and nose piercings, she shares candidly about the changes in her voice, skin, and hair growth after seven …

Reviving Haji Lane: A Collective Effort to Prioritize People Over ProfitsA black sedan maneuvers into Haji Lane, not out of necessity but because it can. Startled pedestrians quickly step aside, while a sheet of A4 paper on the car’s windshield declares, “This is why they need to close Haji Lane to vehicles.”While this narrow road …

Reflecting on a Complex Relationship and the Nature of Parental LoveMy hand hovers near the photograph on my wall, poised to take it down, but ultimately withdraws. It features my father, his smile wide, with my sister and me flanking him. He had come to my house for dinner that day, and in front of …

A Journey Through Conflict and HumanityGrowing up in Singapore, many of my peers dreamed of becoming doctors, lawyers, or bankers. I, however, was uncertain about my future, knowing only that those paths weren’t for me. Eventually, I discovered my passion for creativity and enrolled at Boys Town at the age of 14, pursuing a course …

Examining the Tensions Between Bird-Singing Tradition and Animal WelfareIt’s a tranquil Sunday morning as the hidden corner of Ang Mo Kio Blk 159 begins to stir. The carpark adjacent to Kebun Baru Bird Singing Club gradually fills with a variety of cars, all carrying precious melodic cargo—songbirds perched in cages, some more ornate than others, …