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Want to be a woman in STEM? 💻👩‍🔬🤓

Meet our friend Ain Ain Loves Code , a Muslim woman in a male dominated industry who aims to inspire others to pursue a career in the tech industry.

Ever wondered what it’s like being a national athlete while juggling a full-time career and taking care of your kids??

Meet Jasmine Goh , the coolest 42-year-old mum who will be participating in this year’s SEA Games in the women’s marathon 👑.

Imagine a world where we don’t have to suffer from period pain related issues… Unfortunately PCOS affects many women both physically and mentally and is one of the most common causes of infertility 🥲. While there is still no cure, treatment options to combat symptoms usually include lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.

With the help of our friends at Moom Health, a holistic brand combining modern science and ayurvedic methods, we’ve broken down some of the options you can consider to ease your PCOS symptoms naturally. Everyone’s period experience is different, and it’s a learning process to figure out what works best for you!

Cramps sucks, but you should not ignore your pain! Fortunately, with the rise of femtech, women are spoilt for choice and are well educated with the options available to help with period issues.

We have teamed up with Ying Yi Wellness , a brand that focuses on providing the benefits of TCM in an inexpensive and accessible way, to help break down why you might be having period pain. Everyone’s period experience is different, and it’s a learning process to figure out what works best for you!

❗️Content warning: This piece contains recounts of s*xual and domestic violence.❗️

March is Women’s Month, and we’ve teamed up with our friends at Beyond the Hijab , Penawar, Crit Talk and WALI, to spotlight the troubling curriculum young Muslims are taught in pre-marriage courses (PMCs). Through anecdotes from Malay/Muslim women, they found that PMCs promoted overt and subtle forms of violence, putting women in vulnerable positions.

As the world has seen a rise in cases of domestic violence, these four pro-women organisations have called for PMCs to change their outdated syllabus. Read more about it at bit.ly/LTATBS-report.

Ever thought about freezing your eggs??? We’ll be going LIVE on Love, Bonito ’s IG at 9pm (GMT+8) TONIGHT, with MP for Tampines GRC Cheng Li Hui (who has been pushing for social egg freezing for almost 7 years now!), and Dr Janice Tung from Thomson Fertility Centre.

Drop us your questions on social egg freezing below, AND SEE YOU LATER!

❗️Content warning: This piece contains recounts of s*xual and domestic violence.❗️

March is Women’s Month, and we’ve teamed up with our friends at to spotlight the struggles of all women who have been traditionally excluded from feminist discourse.

We follow the stories of four q***r women as they recount the s*xual and domestic violences they experienced at the hands of friends and family, and the difficulties they face as individuals who are not protected and recognised by law.

Sayoni has published their own White Paper on Women’s Development, to include an intersectional perspective on LGBTQ women’s inclusion.
You can read more about it at https://linktr.ee/sayonisg.

Our enemies are after us! Please send help 🤑🤑🤑
Stories of fraud, phishing and romance scams are not new (remember MTV’s catfish?), but the new Netflix hit documentary Tinder Swindler reveals the extent of financial and emotional ruin these deceits can have on victims. '

We break down the psychology behind falling for romance scams, why victims are often blamed and shamed, and uncover the new insidious forms of fraud that are taunting young women today.

Share this with the people you love, and stay safe online girls!

❗️Content warning: This piece contains a discussion of trauma due to s*xual abuse and an account of child s*xual abuse.❗️

Like any regular pre-teen, Fatin was curious about her body and s*xuality, but remembers having little access to safe, trustworthy information. After surviving a s*xual abuse at 12, she recounts her journey of seeking out many partners as a trauma response, and reconciling her needs with her culture and religion. This is her story.

If you or someone you know needs help, the Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) at AWARE Singapore provides free services to survivors of all genders who have experienced s*xual assault, helping them deal with their experiences and make decisions about their next steps.

This one is for all nursing moms out there - breastfeeding in public still faces stigma today. Although we think you should be empowered to do whatever’s best for you and your baby, here’s a cool innovation from the ladies at Go!Mama

YOU GOT THIS MAMA! 💪🏽💖

The girls that get it, get it, the girls that don’t, don’t. 😎
Meet our friend Emilya Idora, a Hijabi powerlifter training for her second powerlifting competition this May, she can kindly step on us please. 🙏🤩

Do you know someone who’s struggled with body image issues, mental health, or even fertility? 27-year-old Cheyenne can related. Read her story over at the launch of Be Alright SG , a collective of mental health stories by everyday young Singaporeans, or share this with a friend in need.

Who else is guilty of checking Instagram first thing in the morning, even before you’ve brushed your teeth? Many of us have a really unhealthy relationship with our phones and social media. But besides feelings of anxiety and depression, did you know you can get BURN OUT from not maintaining healthy boundaries?

Charmaine (Charmaine Seah-Ong) and Aarika Lee (Aarika Lee) join us on our latest episode to share their experience with digital burn out, and some tips on how they manage themselves before things get too bad. WATCH now on YouTube, or tune in on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts!

Identifying an online s*xual groomer is often difficult, because they could be anyone, even someone you know or trust, and the tell tale signs are no longer as apparent. So how do we spot an online groomer? And how can you tell if you or a loved one have fallen victim to online grooming? Can we still make friends online?

On this episode of the Nic Kim column, Vinice and Stephanie from , Singapore’s first online campaign on online child grooming, share how cases of grooming often escalate and how we can keep ourselves safe online.

Catch the full episode now on Youtube, Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you tune in to us. Link in bio!

It’s normal to feel helpless, and a little hurt when you receive a nasty Insta DM, rude TikTok comment, or unsolicited private message. Influencers Christabel Chua and Mathilda Huang, who live out most of their lives online, share with us on our latest episode how you can respond to bullies and trolls. Remember, YOU have the power!

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE NOW: https://youtu.be/LEjiqSsElho

Or catch it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you tune in to us.

We’re so excited to be part of Singapore Writers Festival - Guilty Pleasures!🤪
Catch Nicole on the panel this Sunday, 14 November, 5.30pm, with Aranya Johar, ArunDitha FKA Deborah Emmanuel, and Melizarani T. Selva, as they discuss reclaiming slurs as a form of empowerment, and their experiences subverting gender norms in India, New Zealand and Singapore.

Get your tickets here: https://www.singaporewritersfestival.com/programme-details/conversations/nastywomen

P.S. did you see the exclusive festival merch designed by our friends at O+ by OGS ???

There are hundreds of stories of unplanned pregnancies in Singapore, but they’re often cast aside, ignored or frowned upon. Hannah and Haney are two teen mums who shared with us about the ostracisation they felt from society, and the eventual support and courage they got from Babes, a pro-choice teen pregnancy crisis organisation.

“We are all girls with hopes and dreams.” - Pearlyn, Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support Ltd 🥺💖

Let’s not stray away from the topic at hand - s*xual assault is still a prevalent issue that plagues our society today.

If you or someone you know needs help, the Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) at AWARE Singapore provides free services to survivors of all genders who have experienced s*xual assault, helping them deal with their experiences and make decisions about their next steps.

It’s not easy to love your body, we know. But what you can do is to put in a little bit of effort everyday to speak kindly to yourself. ❤️

Watch our latest episode with Beckie, founder of home-grown swimwear brand Haikini , on her journey in loving her body, how she practices self-care being under the sun and in the sea so often, and moving to Bali to live her dream life! WATCH the full episode NOW on YouTube, Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, or wherever you tune in to us!

It’s the last episode of our 5 part series in collaboration, Voyage to the Vulva-verse, with Two Lips and Strip. Join us as we embark on a journey as vulva-owners to understand ourselves a little better.

When it comes to body positivity, there are good days and there are bad days. We asked you guys to share with us, how do you consciously speak to yourself on days you might not like your body that much?

Tune in this Wednesday, 27 Oct, as we speak with Beckie from Haikini , about her struggles with body image issues, how surfing helped her learn to love herself, and Haikini’s larger mission in empowering us to love ourselves for who we are!

It’s the last episode of our 5 part series in collaboration, Voyage to the Vulva-verse, with Two Lips and Strip . Join us as we embark on a journey as vulva-owners to understand ourselves a little better.

THIS IS A PSA FROM YOUR BIG SISTERS ON THE INTERNET (us)!

October is month, and this year’s focus is on buddying up and not fighting this alone, so we got you! Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in Singapore, and each year, 2000 women get diagnosed with it - that’s 1 out of every 13 women.

BUT BREAST CANCER IS AVOIDABLE WITH EARLY DETECTION, IF YOU DO REGULAR SELF CHECK UPS! Send this little infographic to a friend, or someone you love in your life, so that we can all be familiar with the signs, the risks and most importantly, ways we can care for our breasts.

October 10th was , but the youths Mental Health Collective think that everyday should be mental health day.

From tips on managing stress and anxiety among their peers in school, to leading their first nation-wide mental health campaign, this is the story of Rachael, Yelani, Brandon, Titus and Claudia, who started the Mental Health Collective.

Check out https://www.mentalhealthcollectivesg.com/, for their upcoming mental health conference, The Next Step For Us, on 11 November! 🥳⭐️

“What are the side effects of hormonal contraceptives?”

It’s increasingly great to be a woman - these days, you no longer have to make a trip all the way down to the gynae to ask about starting birth control pills, you can do it all online! We speak with Guada, co-founder of Ease Healthcare , one of Asia’s first s*xual and reproductive tele-healthcare startups, on birth control options, common side effects, and the fight to bring discreet, affordable and convenient access to contraceptives to Singaporean women.

With more businesses like Ease, Strip , Two Lips , and Perk empowering us with knowledge to make the best choices for our own bodies, the future for us girls couldn’t look any better!

WATCH the full episode NOW on YouTube, Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, or wherever you tune in to us!

Voyage to the Vulva-verse is a 5 part series in collaboration with .vip and , as we embark on a journey as vulva-owners to understand ourselves a little better.