Men, Explain

With the advent of dating apps, dating and meeting new people has changed drastically over the past decade. However, traditional dating expectations such as how men should pay for dates have not changed much in the last century. In this episode, Sonia and Ze Liang will attempt to answer the age-old question of “Should men pay for first dates?” and discuss how dating expectations may affect our dat...

The legalisation of social egg freezing in Singapore and the male birth control pill have been hot topics lately in Singapore. In this episode, Sonia and her male guest discuss fertility, male contraception, social egg freezing, and how these can affect family, life and career.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love can bring together two completely different people with different backgrounds, professional goals and personal aspirations. But what happens when those goals are wildly different?2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honesty is the foundation to every strong and healthy relationship, right? But how important is it to be honest about things that are no longer in the present?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever heard about the “Singaporean dream”? Common connotations of success in Singapore always seem to echo around these key aspects: Education, stable career, settle down before 30, buy a BTO. While women are very much recognised for their ambitions and careers in modern day and age, marriage and motherhood seem to still be a vital part of the equation for women to seem “complete&...

It’s no secret that guys and girls communicate differently with their closest friends. But why does it always seem like both genders have such a hard time communicating with each other? In this episode, we want to explore the science of it and the myths that surround it. From one-word replies to looking uninterested, we invite a male guest to dissect the thought process and the meaning behin...

Multiple surveys and studies have documented men’s changing attitudes toward women in recent years: There is almost universal support for women to pursue careers and political office, and attitudes have become far more accepting around gender identity. But when it comes to the home front, traditional values still dominate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooking for women is often seen as the ultimate act of domesticity. It means we’re mature and capable of nurturing—maybe even wife material. 2But today, women are pursuing other interests outside of the kitchen. It’s no longer surprising that some modern women don’t even know how to properly hold a knife. And so, we question: do guys really mind if their female spouse can o...

All healthy relationships have boundaries — from friends and family to colleagues and acquaintances. You can’t see them, but these lines help you retain your personal identity and maintain mutual respect. In relationships, one of the fine lines is about being “protective” of each other. But at which point should this behaviour be considered a red flag? See omnystudio.com/li...

If you’d murdered someone, who would you call to help you bury the corpse? Is it your best friend or your significant other? In recent decades, people have broadened their minds to what constitutes a relationship — with themselves, their friends, and their romantic partner. Studies have shown people get married later than ever, and young adults are opting to share a home rather than a...

When and how does an abusive relationship take root? When love is in the equation, things get complicated. In this episode, Sonia and guests discuss toxic relationships — different types and signs of emotional and/or physical abuse that one may experience with their partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people are familiar with the concept of the “alpha male” – typically the physically strong, socially dominant man who is more often than not successful in their career and life. On the other hand, the alpha female is only a more recent phenomenon thanks to the feminist movement. However, women still often feel the need to tone-down or apologise for their success or dominant...

We often hear that appearance doesn't matter, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. But it’s only natural for humans to be drawn towards good looking things. Studies have consistently shown that your physical appearance can have a significant impact on your career and professional advancement. In this episode, we invite an industry veteran to explore what the local media landsca...

It’s no surprise to most that women face a ton of demands in order to be considered stereotypically attractive in society. What’s more uncommon is the unspoken expectations that men face to be deemed attractive as well. In this episode, two beautiful specimens of a man and a woman discuss their insecurities and how they deal with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Traditional ideologies of masculinity have been thrown around for decades, in which terms like “macho” and “red-blooded” are used to describe the kind of hulking masculinity that men were, somehow, expected to embody. These notions of manhood are now commonly known as “toxic masculinity.” In this episode, we invite a guest to discuss and reflect how it can affec...

More often than not, gender stereotypes (conditioned by society) are the catalysts for gender bias and/or discrimination. This notion takes form in sexist remarks, casual sexism, and in worse cases, workplace gender inequality and sexual assault that both men and women face on the daily. In this episode, we invite a transgender male guest to delve deep into common gendered narratives and find out...

Falling in love is the easy part. The actual challenge, for most couples, is how to rekindle the fires of romance even after the “honeymoon period” is over and cultivate a mature, trusting love that is the key to a lasting relationship. In this episode, we invite a guest to find out if men are more likely to cheat on their partners and what it takes to stay committed. See omnystudio.co...

Gender differences between men and women are not just a sweeping generalisation, but observations analysed over centuries of human behaviour. These fundamental differences exist in the way in which men and women function, think and most importantly communicate. In this episode, we invite a male guest to dissect the thought process and the meaning behind their words (or lack thereof) in times of bo...

Straight male-female friendships shouldn’t be such a complicated relationship in today’s modern world, yet some still continue to perceive the line to be blurred. In this episode, two friends of the opposite gender have an honest conversation about where they stand on this topic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stretch marks; body weight; body hair; postpartum body changes — These are a few of the many insecurity issues that reach a woman's subconscious daily. But how do our male partners really feel about them? In this episode, we invite a male guest who has been with his female partner through the different stages of her life to weigh in on his honest thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Are men prepared to be house-husband? Traditionally, When looking for potential partners, men tend to look for “housewife material.” But in the modern century, research has shown that 87% of men said that they would date a woman who earns more than they do – but would they marry these women, and sacrifice their pursuit of a career if hers is more viable than theirs? In this episo...