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You’ll Be Surprised by What Malaysian Women Think About Fertility

After surveying 1,000 women across 10 Asian countries, the “Starting Families Asia” Study revealed startling details on what Malaysian women believe about fertility. The study discovered some critical knowledge gaps about fertility. Quite a few of the women surveyed do not understand why infertility happens, and they do not know the treatment options available. These …

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“I Can’t Break Down Because My Husband Needs Me”. Read Puan Saodah’s Story.

With International Women’s Day coming up tomorrow, we got up close with a wonder woman who took charge of her family’s well-being after her husband suffered a stroke. Your Everyday Malaysian Yaacob Bin Jamil, or Pakcik Yaacob as he’s fondly known, is a loving husband and a caring father. A businessman before he retired, Pakcik …

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Ask the Expert: I’m a Virgin. How Do I Know if My Hymen is Still Intact?

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Question: I am still a virgin and with my marriage to be held soon, I’m a little worried about what I might find out on our first conjugal night with my future husband. How can I know ahead if my hymen is still intact or torn? Does the hymen get torn only during sexual intercourse? …

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11 Birth Control Methods to Stop Unplanned Pregnancies

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If you’re sexually active, you’ll probably have wondered about the different forms of birth control available. Most people know about the withdrawal method, the condom, and The Pill. But how much do they really know about effective contraception and the options they have? 52% of sexually active Malaysian women don’t use any form of birth …

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Your Bone Density Peaks at age 30. Here’s 6 Superfoods to Prevent Osteoporosis

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While we often associate bone problems with old people, we forget that we’ll get there one day too. Your skeleton is (surprise, surprise), the support system as well as the armour for your entire body. When that breaks down in the form of bone-thinning diseases like osteoporosis, or severe back pains, or even kyphosis (a …

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