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Dated anyone that is not of your race? Your family against it? Weird looks from strangers? Is this racism? With a hint of irony and a dash of old-fashioned beliefs, we discussed interracial relationships in a Malaysian context - a prevalence in this day and age.

Join Nadine, Monica and Raymond in breaking down the intercultural differences and some challenges in being in interracial relationships.

Hey guys! You won’t want to miss out on this episode where our special guest, Hojay talks about his experiences of being Black in Malaysia.

This episode briefly features the interesting history of sex toys and its origins. Born from an error in the medical field, dildos were what was once an idea turned revolution. Monica explains the history of sex toys up to today, the sexual healing and pleasure aspects as well as the invention's place in feminism. Enjoy!

In this episode, we sat down with Malaysian Olympic Figure Skater Julian Yee to chat about his life as a professional athlete. We aimed to vicariously experience some of his life changing events as well as some of his intimate moments of being on ice. Julian as a down-to-earth person challenges the elitist notion that is held about professional athletes. In this episode, we explored his childhood, his professional career, lifestyle changes in regards to the current pandemic and some wholesome advice that Julian had to learn the hard way. Enjoy!

This week's episode features a special guest and friend of ours, Raynna as she shares with us some insight of dealing with depression for most of her life especially in the transitional period of her moving abroad to study. For many people, struggling with mental health and residing in a new country can both be daunting experiences individually, what more together. Speaking from her own experience, Raynna reassures those facing similar endeavours that you are indeed not alone. From what depression is, therapy, Freud and coping, we explore the vast array of topics relevant to mental health in student life. Enjoy!

In this episode our hosts share a few simple things you can do at home while the Movement Restriction Order (MRO) is imposed. The MRO is said to last until the 16th of April (subject to change) and while some of us might have work to do from home, the rest of us are sitting idle contemplating how to pass the time. Check this video out if you're struggling to find temporary outlets to distract yourself from the long hours of sitting around at home! Enjoy!



Ps: this video was recorded in the respective homes of our hosts using Zoom so there was a compromise in quality.