Something Private

Meet 23-year-old Rea kami. She's one of Singapore's most popular cosplayers, with a combined following of 50K on Instagram and Facebook, over 7K followers on TikTok, and thousands of views Twitter and Twitch. She's also, a feminist LGBTQ+ activist, who speaks up about issues like racism and inequality to her global audience. How does a feminist thrive in a community that is inherently built on sexist stereotypes?

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❗️WARNING: This episode contains content that might be disturbing to some❗️

When home is not a safe place, where do individuals living in an expensive, population dense city seek refuge? Deborah shares her story as a survivor of domestic violence, and how her new found independence has allowed her space to reflect on how to make amends with her family.

This episode was recorded in June during circuit breaker in Singapore, where cases of domestic abuse increased worldwide, and was described as a "shadow pandemic" by the UN.

Know someone who needs help? CALL COMCARE @ 1800-222-0000, AWARE @ 1800-777-5555, or PAVE @ 65550390.

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There's a misconception that disabled persons can't have sex, or have no sexual desires. Truth is, they're just like any of us, with the same intimacy wants and needs.

Zohra and Liang Le spent most of their lives able-bodied, until a car accident and spine condition led them to becoming wheelchair users. While most 20-something year olds grapple with finding themselves and looking for independence, Zohra and Liang Le's quest looks slightly different. On this episode, they share about navigating life on a wheelchair, prejudices they've faced from able-bodied persons, and their experience with love and intimacy. (Yes, they can have sex!)

'Can Ask Meh' by OGS is premiering an episode on persons living with disabilities in mid-September, and shoutout to inclusive fashion label Will and Well http://willandwell/pages/bethedifference.

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WE INTERRUPT YOUR DAY WITH AN IMPORTANT EPISODE ON CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.

Singaporeans are really exceptional planners, except when it comes to the topic of harassment, rape or abuse. When a loved one, a friend, or perhaps even you, face abuse, do you know what next steps you can take to protect yourself?

Many were outraged at the outcomes of several court rulings of cases related to sexual harassment and abuse in the past years in Singapore, and yet, not many of us know what we can do, in the aftermath of these atrocities. We speak to lawyer Priscilla Chia, to understand why Dr Wee Tong Boon was cleared of all charges, why Terence Siow Kai Yuan's sentence was relooked, and what individuals like you and I can do to protect ourselves, and those we love. (Hint: it starts with getting educated!)

Ah! The elusive female orgasm… shrouded in MYSTERY. For the longest time, no one knew if it really was a thing, simply because it had no effect on reproduction. But our conservative Asian society is slowly growing more open to talking about sex and exploring pleasure! According to vibrator company Smile Makers, the sale of vibrators DOUBLED this quarantine! As we begin to explore terms like "The G Spot" and "squirting", it's good to pause and evaluate, what exactly counts as an orgasm?

We're joined by sexperts Dr Jessherin Sidhu of InSync Medical, and Cecile Gasnault from Smile Makers, to learn about the female anatomy, better understand our society's perception of sex, and peek at common intimacy struggles couples AND singles face.

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Alternative menstrual products are HOT these days... everyone be talking about how the menstrual cup "changed their life"! Really? Stuffing a silicon cup up a bloody gateway sounds more terrifying than life changing! But every girl is different, so how do you figure out what suits you the best? Olivia Cotes-James, founder of LUÜNA Naturals, a sustainable menstrual health company from Hong Kong, breaks it down for us. From spelling out the four stages of the cycle, to the importance of tracking it, and tips on how to use a cup.

This August, LUÜNA Naturals is hosting the Vagina Dialogues, ASIA'S FIRST ONLINE FESTIVAL DEDICATED TO US AND OUR VAGINA. Head over to https://www.facebook.com/luuna.naturals/ to sign up now!

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COVID-19 isn't just a health crisis, mental health professionals warn of a looming mental health crisis following prolonged periods of isolation and bad news. But this might actually be... GOOD? Putting mental health in the spotlight, may destigmatize getting help for it. We're joined by psychiatrist Dr Kamini Rajaratnam, who dishes out the science behind these feelings, and how we can cope on our own. Turns out, even the foods we eat play a huge role in building psychological resilience.

💖 Big thank you to our partners talkyourheartout.com for working with us on this episode! 💖 Have thoughts you'd like to discuss? Reach us at [email protected].

Preeti Nair, better known as Preetipls, makes the tongue-in-cheek claim to be "Singapore's top influencer". Behind her satirical approach to her content, Preeti is wellknown to be outspoken on issues like racial justice. Who can forget the brownface saga of 2019 that left her in a messy situation with the law minister? 😳 On the second part of this two-part episode, Preeti shares about her experience being investigated, making her comeback, and how the entire event has made her more optimistic about the future of racial justice. Have thoughts you'd like to discuss? Reach us at [email protected].

Preeti Nair, better known as Preetipls, makes the tongue-in-cheek claim to be "Singapore's top influencer". Behind her satirical approach to her content, Preeti is known to be outspoken on issues like racial justice. Who can forget the brownface saga of 2019 that left her in a messy situation with the law minister? 😳 When COVID-19 hit, a wave of anti-celebrity/influencer sentiments followed, but Preetipls stood out. She started Utopia.sg, a campaign that raised almost $200K for the migrant worker community most badly hit by the virus in Singapore, followed by "Miss Education", a video series on social issues back home.

On the first part of this two-part episode, Preeti candidly opens up about her life, using her influence for good, and if she truly is the "controversial queen" that some have affectionately (or not so affectionately) named her.

We are BACK! WITH A BRAND NEW SEASON!! And just in time to celebrate pride month! 🌈💖💖

At Something Private, we've always been about filling silence with conversation, and it's been a privilege to do that for 2 seasons and counting. This season, we want to share our space with our allies, because the fight for equality is done through solidarity. But what does it mean to be an ally, and for that matter, a GOOD one? Raja, my 25-year-old cousin, schools me on this. Assigned female at birth, Raja knew from a young age that something about them felt wrong, and it took them almost two decades to finally find their footing in the world. Today, Raja identifies as queer, and on this episode, they share with me their journey, and we discuss the meaning and role of allyship, in a largely conservative Southeast Asian city-state.