Sex News in Asia - 2/20/12

This article first appeared the Good Vibrations Magazine.

Asia

Asia is the home of 120.9 million Catholics and some 75 million of them live in the Philippines, where the Council of Bishops has waged an implacable war on family planning, using its power to drive politicians from office for opposing them.

Singapore

S’poreans on Yaw’s vanishing act: Leaving the country is not right
Singaporean women prefer tall men
Singaporeans hard to please in bed: survey
Criminalising marital rape 'worth looking into'
Number of marriages in Singapore surpasses 27,000 for first time
According to a Health Promotion Board's spokesperson, parent-child communication on sexuality can mitigate negative peer pressure to have pre-marital sex.
Beauty industry tops complaints list for 2nd year. Last year, 1,565 complaints were lodged with the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) against the industry, making it the most griped-about industry for the second consecutive year.
School principal, top civil servants among 80 involved in online vice probe
"F*** living a lie" - a Valentines Day special
Prank gone wrong: JC boys who took pics of themselves kissing in school punished
Anime lover takes cardboard GF for 'honeymoon' across Asia
Three secret cameras found: Teacher arrested
His Valentine's roses for sex workers

The Philippines

The New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City spewed another scandal on trenchant sex trading inside the state penitentiary.
Forum answer: Marriage annulment too costly, lengthy process
Forum answer: Marriage valid despite wrong surname used in marriage license
Networks show support for new SPG rating
Unhappy Valentine’s Day: The HIV Surge

Bangladesh

Bangladesh teens commit suicide on Valentine's Day

China

China ranks third in the world in the number of cosmetic procedures (both surgical and non-surgical) performed in 2010, indicates a report released in December 2011 by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
80% of post-80s youths say they're not homophobic
Gay couples try, and fail, to get hitched on Valentine's Day
38-year-old self-proclaimed virgin creates website to stop youngsters from having sex
Ram and deer to marry at Yunnan zoo on Valentine's Day

Disclaimer: Some of these media reports may portray sex and sexuality in a negative light. I am merely re-reporting them and may not always agree with the reports or opinions expressed.

Source: magazine.goodvibes.com (http://s.tt/15FzL)

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Disclaimer: Some of these media reports may portray sex and sexuality in a negative light. I am merely re-reporting them and may not always agree with the reports or opinions expressed.
Dr. Martha Lee is Founder and Clinical Sexologist of Eros Coaching in Singapore. She is a certified sexologist with American College of Sexologists with a Doctorate in Human Sexuality from Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. She is available to provide sexuality and intimacy coaching for individuals and couples, conduct sexual education workshops and speak at public events in Asia. For more, visit www.eroscoaching.com.