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TikTok Recommended The Book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 
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TikTok Recommended The Book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 
In light of new year’s resolutions that may or may not include reading more books, this is where I will share candid reviews on literature written by women so you can expand your fem-lit list. Before we proceed to this month’s chosen book, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, here’s a gentle reminder that what […]
4 Comedies About The Struggles And Triumphs Of Working Women
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4 Comedies About The Struggles And Triumphs Of Working Women
We’ve come a long way since Hollywood portrayed women as victims being forced to choose between finding love or having a career. While there’s still the odd Netflix rom-com that will play up that stereotype, the better movies capture the multi-faceted reality of working women in this day and age.  Mother, daughter, sister, wife – […]
Love Bombing: The New Relationship Red Flag You Need To Look Out For
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Love Bombing: The New Relationship Red Flag You Need To Look Out For
Step aside, gaslighting—there’s a new relationship red flag in town, and it’s love bombing. The term is taking the internet by storm as women (and men) around the world shed light on their love bombing experiences, proving time and time again that too much of a good thing is bad.  What is love bombing? But […]
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15 Tweets About Birth Control That Are Not Birth Control
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15 Tweets About Birth Control That Are Not Birth Control

Cheers to contraception – where would we be without our fragrant rubbers, teeny pills and stringy IUDs? But why snap on a condom when you can just skip the sex altogether? With a little help from these 15 tweets, it could be easier than you think.   Who needs birth control when I can just […]
Seeing Red: A Way Forward For ‘Period Spot Checks’
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Seeing Red: A Way Forward For ‘Period Spot Checks’

Over a month ago, Malaysians saw red with the breaking news of “period spot checks” happening in schools. Young female Muslims shared their shame at having to prove they were on their periods while at religious classes.  The outer labia was purportedly subjected to swabbing with cotton buds, prodding with fingers, or groping to prove […]
Rape Jokes are Not Funny: How We Can Prevent Rape Culture
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Rape Jokes are Not Funny: How We Can Prevent Rape Culture

If you are from Malaysia, chances are you would have heard of this already. A Tiktok video made and uploaded by a Form 5 student on 23rd April 2021 exploded all over social media, sparking debates, commentary, and content on rape jokes and sexual harassment/assault.  @ant33aterpls make the school environment safer for us, as teachers […]
Growing Pains: What It’s Like Being Biracial In Asia
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Growing Pains: What It’s Like Being Biracial In Asia

“What are you?” is the question I most often get asked when I meet someone for the first time. I can vouch for many other mixed-raced Asian kids that this is probably one of the most commonly asked questions. Being someone with a mixed ancestry can mean a lot of things, but one constant is […]
What COVID Has Taught Me About Living In The Boondocks
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What COVID Has Taught Me About Living In The Boondocks

I live in a house with a large yard populated with fragrant frangipani and jackfruit trees. Our village is located in the middle of paddy fields where a gentle flock of buffaloes graze in. In the windy weeks leading up to the monsoon, you can hear a weird buzzing noise generated by the string from […]
Why A Self-Proclaimed Nice Guy Is Not Actually Nice
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Why A Self-Proclaimed Nice Guy Is Not Actually Nice

Did you know that there is a difference between a nice guy, and a “nice guy”?  If you are currently dating or just getting to know male friends, there is one type of man that you should be on the lookout for – the “nice guy”, or the men who possess the Nice Guy Syndrome.  […]
Why Every Woman Should Try Solo Travelling At Least Once In Their Life
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Why Every Woman Should Try Solo Travelling At Least Once In Their Life

In a pre-COVID world (anyone remembers what that was like?), I would always make it a point to travel by myself at least once a year.  Whether it was a quick weekend getaway or a full on 10-day overseas vacation, solo travelling was an annual pilgrimage I would go on almost religiously. I believe that […]
5 Pieces Of Advice From Female Bosses They Wish They Knew When They Were Younger
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5 Pieces Of Advice From Female Bosses They Wish They Knew When They Were Younger

Being a woman in a man’s world is tough, but female bosses are tougher. From challenging “bitchy female boss” stereotypes to gender inequality in the workplace, these women have walked so that we can run. Here’s what we can learn from 5 female bosses on what they wished they knew when they were younger. 1. […]
Negotiating My Salary For The First Time Was Scary AF
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Negotiating My Salary For The First Time Was Scary AF

Some would say that salary negotiation is an art form. When I first tried to ask for a raise, I wasn’t even worried about getting my desired number. Instead, I worried about offending my boss! What if I was overstepping a line or was asking for something I didn’t deserve yet? Then, I thought, aren’t […]
How To Plant Mom: 5 Fool-Proof Methods For A Thriving Garden
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How To Plant Mom: 5 Fool-Proof Methods For A Thriving Garden

Where are the plant moms and aspiring plant moms at? Fixing up your sacred sanctuary with some beautiful, lush-greenery seems to be the latest millennial trend. This leafy-love affair will leave you with an aesthetically-pleasing home but anyone who isn’t a plant whisperer knows how hard it is to keep your plant babies alive. If […]
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