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		<title><![CDATA[6 New innovative fitness studios that are gaining buzz in Asia]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kanako Sugawara]]></dc:creator>
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		One thing's for sure: these are not your average fitness studios. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/33653430_1958843677490783_4884452012642533376_o-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/07/33653430_1958843677490783_4884452012642533376_o-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Tired of going to the same stale-sweat smelling gym over and over again? Looking to try a new exercise routine that will pull you from that recent &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/7-stylish-fitness-tech-accessories-great-women-297281.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;fitness plateau&#60;/a&#62; you&#8217;ve been having? &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If yes, head on over to the &#60;strong&#62;Liquid Cage in Malaysia&#60;/strong&#62; to box with water-filled punching bags, or go &#60;strong&#62;&#8220;dry surfing&#8221; at Surfset in Thailand&#60;/strong&#62; to try something completely out of the box and to get out of that fitness funk you&#8217;ve been having. &#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Check out our list of &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/crawling-next-fitness-trend-218942.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;new and innovative fitness trends&#60;/a&#62; that are currently sweeping Asia&#8217;s fitness culture! P.S. To say they&#039;re not your conventional gym is an understatement.&#160;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Kanako Sugawara&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/crawling-next-fitness-trend-218942.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#8216;Crawling&#8217;: The next big fitness and core workout trend?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;br /&#62; &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/female-fitness-youtube-accounts-following-68557.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Female Fitness: YouTube workout accounts you should follow&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/barre-classes-reasons-255927.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;5 Reasons why barre classes can help you achieve your fitness goals&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/physical-exercise-ph/bungee-fitness-anyone-7-new-innovative-fitness-trends-gaining-buzz-asia-319126.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/physical-exercise-ph/bungee-fitness-anyone-7-new-innovative-fitness-trends-gaining-buzz-asia-319126.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ovulation Pain: Is it normal or should you be concerned?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shona Menon]]></dc:creator>
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		Between period cramps and ovulation aches - us women don't ever get a break, do we?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-314716&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-314716 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/05/ovulationcramps.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;2121&#34; height=&#34;1414&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;We&#8217;re sure all females (except for a few lucky ones) are familiar with the dreadful cramps we get during that time of the month. The dull ache makes us lethargic and, in severe cases, can even cause nausea and dizzy spells.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Yes, us women go through a lot every month but it&#8217;s never rainbows and butterflies when it comes to our menstrual cycle. And with ovulation pains haunting us as well, we just can&#8217;t seem to get a break, can we?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Firstly, what is ovulation pain?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#8217;re fortunate enough to not experience ovulation pains and have no idea what they are, it refers to &#60;strong&#62;the cramping ache some women feel mid-way through their menstrual cycle, &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=76060&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;around the time of ovulation.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It pretty much feels like period cramps but the pain is usually focused on one side of your abdomen. You may feel bloated and in some cases, you could even experience vaginal bleeding.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Unfortunately, experts have yet to figure out why ovulation pain occurs but there are a couple of theories. A possible explanation could be because of a fluid that is released when a follicle ruptures as an egg is expelled. Another theory is that the egg itself could also cause aches when it exits the ovary.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Is it normal?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Don&#8217;t fret &#8212; ovulation pains are completely normal. Up to 50% of women will experience them at least once in their life and about 20% get them every month. The pain is usually pretty mild and should only last a couple of hours to a few days. Just like your &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=111147&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;period cramps&#60;/a&#62;, they can be treated with over-the-counter painkillers and heating pads.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;When to call your doctor&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;In general, ovulation pain should not get in the way of your day-to-day life but if you do experience severe pain that lasts for more than two days, it&#8217;s time to &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=266675&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;call up your gynecologist.&#60;/a&#62; Pelvic pain could be a symptom of other serious disorders like &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=83749&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;endometriosis&#60;/a&#62; or an ovarian cyst.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shona Menon&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/signs-your-period-is-healthy-307030.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;5 Signs your period flow is actually healthy&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/natural-healing-ph/alternative-medicine-ph/acupuncture-how-traditional-chinese-medicine-can-help-boost-fertility-308020.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;Fertility Talk: Can acupuncture boost your chances of pregnancy?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/going-unda-how-your-vagina-changes-in-your-30s-and-what-to-do-about-it-303282.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;Going Unda&#039;: How your vagina changes in your 30s (and what to do about it!)&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/ovulation-pain-everything-need-know-314722.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/ovulation-pain-everything-need-know-314722.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bath Bombs: Are they actually safe for your lady parts?]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2018 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shona Menon]]></dc:creator>
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		Unfortunately, our lady parts don't love bath bombs as much as we do.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-313941&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignleft wp-image-313941 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/05/gettyimages-802472124-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62;                   &#60;p&#62;We&#8217;re all about self-care and treating ourselves to pamper sessions in our own homes. After a stressful day at work, soaking in a warm bath, applying a &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/skincare/best-sheet-masks-skin-type-singapore-218707.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;face mask&#60;/a&#62; and sipping on a glass of wine is the perfect way to unwind and relax, after all! And since the creation of bath bombs, bath time has never been the same again.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This cylindrical burst of magic is definitely a sight to see when it hits the water. From its psychedelic colours to its heavenly scent &#8211; we just can&#8217;t get enough of this bath miracle. But we may have to burst this bubble because our lady parts aren&#8217;t getting on the hype.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;WHY ARE BATH BOMBS BAD FOR YOUR VAGINA?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;We may get overly excited about the colours and the smells of our bath bombs - but that&#8217;s exactly what&#8217;s wrecking havoc upon our vaginas. &#60;strong&#62;Bath bombs are made with lots of dyes and perfumes, which mess with the pH levels of our intimates.&#60;/strong&#62; Our &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/pap-smear-266675.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;vaginas&#60;/a&#62; are delicate and should never be washed with any scented products.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The perfumes can also mess with the good bacteria in your lady parts, which can lead to infections and inflammation. If you&#8217;re prone to yeast infections, we suggest you stay away from bath bombs altogether.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;DOES THAT MEAN NO MORE SCENTED BATHS?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;The good news is that not all ladies are sensitive to perfumes! But if irritation does occur down under after a bath, make an appointment with your gynaecologist immediately. It&#8217;s okay to treat yourself to a bath once a week. but don&#8217;t stay in for too long!&#60;strong&#62; Prolonged baths can cause UTIs from the bacteria and dyes floating in your tub.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;To keep your intimates happy, shower after using a bath bomb. Rinse off any residue and remember not to use any scented soaps on your lady parts. Lastly, please stay away from glitter bath bombs. Your vagina will thank you.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shona Menon&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/alternative-medicine/is-it-safe-to-use-coconut-oil-on-your-vagina-307627.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;If You&#039;re Wondering: Is it safe to use coconut oil on your vagina?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/going-unda-how-your-vagina-changes-in-your-30s-and-what-to-do-about-it-303259.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;Going Unda&#039;: How your vagina changes in your 30s (and what to do about it!)&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/guide-alternative-organic-tampons-288983.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;Switch It Out: 6 Organic tampon alternatives you can find in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/vagina-care-bath-bombs-bad-314042.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/vagina-care-bath-bombs-bad-314042.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[What is Sexual Wellness? Interview with Erin Chen, co-founder of SPARK Fest, Asia’s 1st sexual wellness festival]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 06:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Sexual wellness: what is it? Erin Chen, co-founder of SPARK Fest Asia, demystifies the idea and why it's important to our well-being. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[ &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-312360&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-312360 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/05/sexualwellness3-1024x686.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;686&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;What is sexual wellness?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#8217;re not entirely sure, you&#8217;re probably not alone. It&#8217;s a concept that has yet to nestle into our mainstream consciousness and collective understanding &#8211; especially more so here n Asia.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#8217;s precisely this reason that drove TEDx speaker Erin Chen to launch SPARK Fest, Asia&#8217;s 1&#60;sup&#62;st&#60;/sup&#62; sexual wellness festival. Co-founded with fellow founder&#160;Sinnead Lee, its entire premise is simple: to shine a light on what sexual wellness means, and how individuals can embrace it in a way that boosts their overall health and happiness.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The festival, held this weekend at co-working space The Hive, intends to spark healthy new conversations about sex, intimacy and love through a curated series of inspirational and informative talks, edutainment, art, and even a sex-tech panel.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;So, What Exactly is Sexual Wellness? &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#8220;First, I want to emphasise that sex isn&#8217;t just intercourse or masturbation,&#8221; Erin shares. &#8220;It&#039;s related to our overall wellness, the quality of our relationships, how we feel in our skin, how connected we are with our sexuality &#8211; it is related to our emotional, physical and relational well-being.&#8221;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Over the course of her work in private practice as a sex &#38;amp; relationship counsellor, it became apparent to her that there was a genuine need for people to have better access to understanding and exploring sexual wellness &#8211; something her co-founder Sinnead Ali also attests to.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While there are similar events around (e.g. expos or conferences that approach sexuality from a product or medical perspective), she believed there was a gap in the market for a space that makes sexuality what it is: &#34;fun and normal!&#34;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Which is true. SPARK Fest will be the first multidisciplinary platform that brings together a holistic range of professionals, media personalities, and change-makers in sexual wellness.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The programme lineup is fascinating: it&#039;s teeming with talks that discuss everything from demystifying the female orgasm (&#34;Breaking Down The Mystery of Female Orgasms&#34;), discussing the evolution of the modern man (&#34;A Look at The Evolution of the Modern Man&#34;), weighing out cheating and monogamy in relationships, and so much more.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;&#34;Paying attention to our sexual wellness doesn&#039;t mean you have to talk about sex... or that you must have sex. It is that people understand what sexual wellness is and (its) relationship to your overall happiness and health.&#34;&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;And no, making sexual wellness a priority is not the same as being promiscuous, nor sexually active. To both Erin and Sinnead, the festival is &#34;not about telling people how sex should be or not be.&#34; Nor does it mean you absolutely have to talk about sex or must have sex, Erin stresses.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Instead, it&#039;s about creating a space for them to &#34;get accurate, diverse perspectives so that they can choose what will empower their own sexual wellness journeys.&#34; Everyone&#039;s understanding of their own sexuality is unique. &#34;Not everyone feels sexual - some people are asexual. And so it&#039;s not so much that it is important for people to have sex, it is that people understand what sexual wellness is... and (its relation) to their overall happiness.&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;&#60;strong&#62;&#8220;The challenge has been to educate and create awareness on how it can be different from the way we are used to seeing sex portrayed in the media or porn.&#8221;&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-312375&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-312375 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/05/sexualwellnesssparkfest-1024x576.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;576&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;She acknowledges that viewing sexual wellness as part of overall wellness is a very new concept &#8211; much like how mindfulness was once upon a time a foreign idea to most.&#160;Because it&#8217;s so intrinsic to us as humans, it is important to be able to develop and engage in healthy conversations about it.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Needless to say, there are many myths, misconceptions, and unnecessary shame associated with sex, fed by&#160; portrayals through media platforms like movies, adult films, pornography, and more. This has in part contributed to inaccurate, or unhealthy, understanding of sex and our own sexuality.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This unhealthy and unwarranted negative associations of sex are harmful to relationships, overall well-being, and general quality of life, according to Erin. &#8220;The challenge has been to educate and create awareness on how it can be different from the way we are used to seeing sex portrayed in the media or porn.&#8221;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Ultimately, their vision has more to do with the long-term, bigger picture: for their children, and for future generations. &#8220;We are doing this for our future children. For them to grow up in a world where sex is not shrouded with shame and embarrassment, and where they feel free to make informed choices that give them fulfilling sexual experiences and relationships &#8211; however that looks like.&#8221;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;SPARK Fest Asia, sponsored by STRIP - Ministry of Waxing, will be happening between May 18 to May 20 at The Hive, Lavender. For more information on their schedule, visit &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.sparkfest.asia?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;their official website. &#60;/a&#62;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Check out #BreakTheWall, their 5-part video series on Facebook &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.facebook.com/sparkfestasia/videos/1961181277544958/?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;here&#60;/a&#62;.&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images (Header) &#38;amp; SPARK Fest Asia&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/right-vibes-how-your-bedroom-decor-could-be-affecting-your-marital-sex-life-299297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Right Vibes: How your bedroom decor could be affecting your sex life&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/career-advice/expert-advice-career-advice/handle-sexual-harassment-office-281623.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Make A Stand: How to handle sexual harassment in the workplace&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;   &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/interview-erin-co-founder-spark-fest-asias-1st-sexual-wellness-festival-312386.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/interview-erin-co-founder-spark-fest-asias-1st-sexual-wellness-festival-312386.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[7 Female-only gyms in Singapore you'd wish you sign up for sooner]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 08:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		And no - these aren't just your usual zumba, pilates or yoga studios. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/bruce-mars-558664-unsplash-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/bruce-mars-558664-unsplash-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Let&#039;s face it: &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/dusk-till-dawn-24-hour-gyms-night-owl-fitness-buffs-139754.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;the gym&#60;/a&#62; has become the urban dweller&#039;s new stomping ground.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;And yes, while a sweep&#160;of most gyms in Singapore will have you realise that it&#039;s mostly men grunting away on the machines, you can&#039;t deny that the demand for &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/stylish-yoga-studios-singapore-267446.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;workout classes and fitness spaces for women&#60;/a&#62; is growing.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Just last year, &#60;strong&#62;Encore Fitness&#60;/strong&#62;, the first female-only &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/kickboxing-sg-268862.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Muay Thai gym&#60;/a&#62;, opened its doors - proving that &#039;traditionally female workout forms&#039; like &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/affordable-yoga-places-in-singapore-197736.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;yoga&#60;/a&#62; and pilates aren&#039;t the only fitness us ladies dabble into.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#039;s true that working out in a female-only environment can feel a lot more comfortable for a vast majority of women. (After all, there&#039;s none of that self-consciousness&#160;or frustrating &#039;man-splaining&#039; of equipment that sometimes happens in a unisex gym.) But the need for it goes so much more beyond that.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In fitness spaces like &#60;strong&#62;Contours Express,&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;there are dedicated classes and equipment specially designed for women of all age groups in mind. Its Vibration Training programme, for one, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/worst-sports-play-joint-pain-208157.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;caters to joint pains&#60;/a&#62; - a condition that many older women grapple with.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Not only that also feels genuinely great to enter a space with&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/career-advice/networking/like-minded-8-ways-women-singapore-connect-new-circles-298018.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; a community of like-minded women&#60;/a&#62; that makes female-only gyms that much more appealing. That - and the fact that it&#039;s also a great option for Muslim women who don&#039;t necessarily want to train &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/latest-news/fashion-news/hijarbie-this-barbie-instagram-account-is-making-waves-online-151327.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;in their hijabs&#60;/a&#62; is a bonus. Relate to this? Check them out above!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/running-routes-singapore-266356.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Scenic running routes in Singapore that won&#8217;t bore fitness enthusiasts&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/yogi-mama-7-pre-natal-yoga-classes-check-singapore-299021.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Yogi Mama: 7 Pre-natal yoga classes to check out in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/quirkiest-yoga-styles-singapore-283498.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Wine Yoga, Doga &#38;amp; More: The 6 quirkiest yoga styles to try in Singapore?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;    &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/physical-exercise-ph/7-female-only-gyms-and-studios-in-singapore-we-love-309970.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/physical-exercise-ph/7-female-only-gyms-and-studios-in-singapore-we-love-309970.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[4 Tips to beat the dreaded 'Jet Bloat' on flights]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		If you've always dreaded flying purely because of how uncomfortably bloated you feel after a flight, you're not alone. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-308950&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-308950 img-responsive  size-large&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-168725897-1024x683.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1024&#34; height=&#34;683&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;ve ever stepped off a flight&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/deflating-bloat-eat-avoid-youre-trying-beat-belly-bloat-138881.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; feeling oddly bloated,&#60;/a&#62; you&#039;re not alone. (And no - it&#039;s not that slightly dubious airplane breakfast you&#039;ve just wolfed down hours before).&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Called &#039;jet bloat&#039;, there is a science behind that discomfiting bloat you feel during or after a flight: apparently, as the air pressure increases so does the air in your stomach. In fact, as Peter Hackett, MD, explains to &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-03-30/how-to-avoid-feeling-bloated-on-planes?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#60;em&#62;Conde Nast Traveler&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/a&#62;, &#34;gas in the intestines will expand about 30% with a cabin altitude of 7000 feet&#34;. Who knew?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;And that&#039;s not all; flying can wreak havoc on your body in other ways. Your irregular eating patterns and habits, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/placebo-sleep-how-tricking-your-brain-that-youve-slept-well-can-help-you-focus-better-308646.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;sleep schedule&#60;/a&#62; all affect your digestion, which leads to constipation. On top of the jet bloat you&#039;re already wrestling with, it&#039;s therefore unsurprising how uncomfortable long-haul flights can feel &#60;em&#62;down south.&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Which is why keeping things in check from within is key - so if you want to pick up a few tips to beat the jet bloat, read on below!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;HOW TO BEAT THE (JET) BLOAT&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/new-study-discovers-drinking-a-soda-a-day-can-lower-your-fertility-by-33-300814.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Avoid carbonated drinks&#60;/a&#62; and fried foods.&#60;/strong&#62; That fatty meal and soda might sound tempting mid-flight, but flying can exert stress on your digestive system. Play it safe with non-carbonated drinks and healthier food options - trust us when we say it helps with the bloat.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/great-gut-health-10-probiotic-rich-foods-add-shopping-list-296552.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Probiotics&#60;/a&#62;. &#60;/strong&#62;Soon-to-be-Duchess &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/get-the-look/celeb-inspiration/meghan-markle-beauty-secrets-289505.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Meghan Markle&#60;/a&#62; swears by this tip on her now-defunct lifestyle blog &#60;em&#62;The Tig&#60;/em&#62;. She advises taking a high-strain probiotic and drinking tons of water along with it &#34;like you&#039;re dying of thirst&#34;, in her own words. Besides easing the bloat, this handy tip keeps your gut health in check and eliminates jet lag. Pretty neat stuff.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Walk around every few hours&#60;/strong&#62;. Walking around every now and then not only helps in easing your intense bloating, it also relieves any soreness you might be feeling during the flight.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;And lastly, stay hydrated!&#160;&#60;/strong&#62;It might mean more bathroom breaks, but drinking sufficient amounts of water is the cure to a multitude of sins. 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		<title><![CDATA[5 Signs your period flow is actually healthy]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2018 02:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[thama]]></dc:creator>
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		Are you paying enough attention to your lady parts?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-604572957-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/gettyimages-604572957-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;It&#8217;s that time of the month again: where the week is probably going to be filled with cramps, mood swings and loo visits at the most random of times. Yes, we&#039;re talking &#60;em&#62;periods&#60;/em&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Even though many, if not all of us, suffer from these period symptoms, there are some women who have it worse. In fact, a recent health survey showed that about 50 to 90% of women in Singapore suffer from &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/no-more-painful-periods-88266.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;dysmenorrhea or extremely painful periods&#60;/a&#62;. These episodes can be so severe that they could disrupt even simple daily activities like walking or working.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While some menstrual pains have &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/10-choses-a-savoir-sur-les-fibromes-uterins-142773.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;more serious underlying causes&#60;/a&#62;, others can be due to strong uterine contractions. If you&#8217;re one of those people wondering about your menstrual health, here are five signs that it&#039;s all good after all.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Thamayanthy&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/6-period-myths-237531.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=4&#34;&#62;Red Herrings: 6 Period myths you always thought were true&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/7-stylish-fitness-tech-accessories-great-women-297281.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Period Fitness Trackers &#38;amp; More: 7 Fitness tech accessories perfect for women&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/mieux-lutter-contre-lendometriose-77519.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Endometriosis: 3 Misconceptions about the disease&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/signs-your-period-is-healthy-307030.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/signs-your-period-is-healthy-307030.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sleeping with any light in your bedroom can increase risk of depression, according to study]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2018 03:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Surprised? Read on to find out what you can do to maintain your sleep hygiene and mental well-being. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-305581&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-305581 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/gettyimages-184315686.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;2046&#34; height=&#34;1466&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Ever woken up feeling worse for wear after sleeping with the bedroom light on or &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/lifelove-ph/coaching-lifelove-ph/relationship-advice-ph/binge-watching-tv-healthier-relationship-290778.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;with the TV or laptop screen still left on&#60;/a&#62; (let&#039;s face it, we&#039;ve all been there)? Well, there might be a science to that.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It turns out that even the smallest hint of light - from a small gap in the curtains to the&#60;a href=&#34;/?p=84554&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62; light emitted from your smartphone&#60;/a&#62; - could lead to depression, a new research cautions.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Although nocturnal light has already been shown to &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=223829&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;affect your body&#039;s sleep/wake cycles&#60;/a&#62; (a growing concern as more people fall asleep with their phones and tablets in bed), this new research goes further.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Published by the Nara Medical University, the team of researchers led&#160;by Dr. Kenji Obayashi recruited nearly 900 elderly Japanese who did not have any depressive symptoms or&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/medical-news-ph/new-study-stay-home-moms-risk-depression-294994.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;mood disorders.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;They were split into two groups: one that slept in a completely dark room, and one that slept in rooms with a portable light meter attached to their bed. Over two years, they &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/8-ways-journalling-change-life-254321.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;kept a sleep diary&#60;/a&#62; and answered questions to track their potential of developing depressive symptoms.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In the beginning, none of the participants had depressive symptoms; but those who were exposed to more than five &#34;lux&#34; of light at night were found to have a significantly higher risk of developing depression, as opposed to those kept in a completely dark room. 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		<title><![CDATA[Bitter Truths: 6 Documentaries you should watch to (finally!) kick that sugar habit]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 03:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Looking to (finally) kick that sugar habit to the curb? These are the 5 must-see documentaries to watch. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/gettyimages-103651642-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/gettyimages-103651642-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Sugar: we can&#039;t seem to live without it, can we?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#039;s integral to our morning cup of &#60;em&#62;kopi&#60;/em&#62;, made its way to most of our favourite &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/local-flavours-eat-healthy-hawker-centres-282707.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;savoury hawker dishes&#60;/a&#62;, and hidden in so many of the foods we consume daily (even the most seemingly sugar-free and deceptively &#039;healthy&#039; ones).&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The bad news is that &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/7-detrimental-effects-of-sugar-on-the-body-158067.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;sugar is a silent killer&#60;/a&#62;. It&#039;s been linked to an increased risk of dying with heart disease (even if you&#039;re not overweight), &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/favourite-lip-balms-contain-cancer-causing-ingredients-according-french-study-276831.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;cancer&#60;/a&#62;, and a host of other diseases.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Because it&#039;s so addictive, it is also one of the hardest things to&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/10-foods-avoid-30s-281900.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; cut out from our diet&#60;/a&#62;. Perhaps it&#039;s also the fact that we&#039;re all a little fuzzy and unaware of how poisonous sugar is to our body - in the same way we view other vices like cigarettes or alcohol.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you&#039;re looking to enlighten yourself on the sinister dangers of sugar, these are the &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/tv-and-movies/10-female-empowering-documentaries-253218.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;6 brutally honest, must-see documentaries&#60;/a&#62; to watch. P.S. They&#039;ll go a long way in keeping you motivated to (finally!) kick that sugar habit to the curb.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/sweet-substitutes-5-alternatives-sugar-110271.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Sweet Substitutes: 5 Alternatives to sugar&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/10-easy-steps-to-consume-less-sugar-140354.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;10 Easy steps to consume less sugar&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/silent-killer-5-must-watch-documentaries-to-kick-that-sugar-habit-304431.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/silent-killer-5-must-watch-documentaries-to-kick-that-sugar-habit-304431.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Going Unda': How your vagina changes in your 30s (and what to do about it!)]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Just like the rest of your body, your vagina also changes as you age. Here's what you can expect down south once you hit your 30s!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/luke-michael-27050-unsplash-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/luke-michael-27050-unsplash-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;If we were to be honest, how many of us truly knows what&#039;s going on &#60;em&#62;down there&#60;/em&#62;?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Yes - we&#039;re talking about your vagina.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Much like the rest of our body, your vagina changes too as you age. Yet, it&#039;s shocking to know how little women &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/pap-smear-266675.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;understand about their intimate area&#60;/a&#62;. Which is a shame, considering it should be held in equal importance to the other parts of your body, like heart health and mental health.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While the 20s are often regarded as your vagina&#039;s &#34;best years&#34;, largely because this is the period where your hormones (i.e. &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/man-flu-is-it-real-148014.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;estrogen&#60;/a&#62; - responsible for &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/10-questions-can-still-ask-orgasm-29970.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;keeping your vagina lubricated&#60;/a&#62;, elastic and acidic) are at its highest, things are definitely changing down south &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/posture-problems-6-things-30-something-year-olds-guilty-296776.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;once you hit your 30s.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The changes vary, depending on whether you&#039;ve&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/advice-for-mums/things-to-know-episiotomy-236196.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; experienced childbirth&#60;/a&#62; in your 30s. However, in general, most women experience vaginal dryness and darker pigmentation around their labia during their 30s, among others (whether they&#039;re given birth or not).&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;For more of what to expect from your &#60;strong&#62;vaginal changes in your swingin&#039; 30s&#60;/strong&#62; (and&#60;strong&#62; what you can do to address these changes&#60;/strong&#62;), find out in the gallery above!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/expert-advice/focus-on-being-sexual-100794.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Did you know the mind is the most important sex organ?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/new-study-birth-control-pills-still-increase-risk-breast-cancer-291091.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;New birth control pills increase breast cancer risk, according to study&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/coaching-lifelove/relationship-advice/right-vibes-how-your-bedroom-decor-could-be-affecting-your-marital-sex-life-299297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Right Vibes: How your bedroom decor could be affecting your sex life&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/going-unda-how-your-vagina-changes-in-your-30s-and-what-to-do-about-it-303282.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/health-ph/healthy-practices-ph/wellbeing-tips-ph/going-unda-how-your-vagina-changes-in-your-30s-and-what-to-do-about-it-303282.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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