Singapore Resources

If you're looking for something a little closer to home, here are some of the best local resources, services, helplines and informational pages.

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AWARE's Women's Care Centre

The AWARE Women’s Helpline is run by women, for women. Trained volunteers and staff will be able to provide you with assistance about various concerns, offering empathy, support, information and encouragement. We offer support in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Call us at 1800 777 5555 from Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

AWARE’s Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC)

SACC provides a helpline, counselling, legal advice and befriending service for anyone aged 16 and older who has experienced sexual violence. Check out our website for an overview on topics such as legal rights, empathetic first response, technology-facilitated sexual violence and abusive relationships. All support services at AWARE are feminist, pro-choice, sex- and body-positive, non-judgemental and confidential.

Solid Ground

Launched in 2021 and developed in conjunction with AWARE, this resource site provides information for victims of online harassment or abuse, empowering them to take action. Solid Ground walks users through nine common online experiences—e.g. being repeatedly contacted, having personal information or intimate images shared, or being stalked online—and suggests options for recourse.

WTF!

This zine by a diverse team of twenty-somethings from Singapore features posts that encourage honest, light-hearted conversations about sex and relationships. Includes information on laws around sex in Singapore.

the lay of the land: laws & policies

Singapore Legal Advice: Legal Age for Sex in Singapore and Common Sexual Offences

Make sure you know the law. Educate yourself on the legal age of sex and other laws pertaining to sexual coercion, grooming, pornography, sexting and more in Singapore.

Human Dignity Trust: Section 377A of the Singapore penal code

Information on the law that criminalises sex between consenting men, the history of its use for both law enforcement and discrimination, and the efforts being taken by LGBT groups and allies to have it repealed.

MOE’s approach to sex ed

The sex ed in Singapore schools under the Ministry of Education is abstinence-focused, with some information on STIs and contraception. It also reinforces the laws around homosexuality. This is in contrast to Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE), which is evidence-based and amoral, focusing on consent, autonomy, informed decision-making and safer practices.

health stuff

HealthHub: Getting Support for STIs

A list of anonymous STI testing and sexual health screening services you can visit in Singapore.

HealthHub: HIV and AIDS

The Health Promotion Board also maintains this page with accessible, comprehensive information about HIV and AIDS, including prevention, testing and living with HIV.

Noah

Noah and Zoey are telemedicine services for men and women respectively. While Noah treats (among other issues) erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation, Zoey provides birth control (starting from $20 a month) and emergency contraception. Zoey also posts articles on its blog, and has a live chat function.

Ferne Health

Ferne Health is a telemedicine company that delivers at-home consulting, emergency contraception and screening services (UTIs, STIs, HPV and more, starting at $50). Their blog and Instagram covers topics relating to sexual/women's health and bodies, sexuality and gender identity.

Zoey

Noah and Zoey are telemedicine services for men and women respectively. While Noah treats (among other issues) erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation, Zoey provides birth control (starting from $20 a month) and emergency contraception. Zoey also posts articles on its blog, and has a live chat function.

Ease

Ease is a telemedicine platform that allows patients to see doctors remotely (through video consultations) and get prescribed medication, including birth control and emergency pills. Ease also runs a blog with posts about women's health.

LGBTQ+ info

Congregaytion

Congregaytion, by Singaporean LGBTQ organisation Oogachaga, features a series of articles about queer relationships and sex, with advice for the local context. Sample headlines include: "Knowing Yourself First", "How to Approach Someone" and "Myths About Gay Relationships". (Some of the materials may be advanced and aimed at older users.)

Transgender SG

A locally made, Singapore-specific website with useful information and tips for trans life in Singapore. Much of the information here (e.g. under "Transitioning" and "Living Life") will be very helpful to trans teens. (Some of the materials may be advanced and aimed at older users.)

Heckin' Unicorn

Heckin' Unicorn is a online store selling cute pins, socks and other merch, but it also runs a blog with eye-opening posts about LGBTQ issues in Singapore. One post that might come in particularly handy: a glossary with 69 LGBTQ terms. (Some of the materials may be advanced and aimed at older users.)

Free Community Church

Free Community Church is an LGBTQ-affirming Christian church in Singapore. FCC has some resources on its website, including this FAQ page about the intersection of the Christian faith and diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

specialised help

DSC Clinic: Youth sexual health counselling

The Department of Sexually Transmitted Infections Control clinic’s hotline is anonymous and confidential (though the "Youth Sexual Health" page is not as progressive). You may also approach a school counsellor or a nearby Family Service Centre (FSC) for support, but be aware that values across different schools/FSC counsellors and caseworkers may not align with yours. They may make decisions without your consent, such as sharing info with your parents or reporting to the police.

Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support

Babes is a non-profit agency that journeys with pregnant teenagers, providing emotional support, information and resources to empower them to make responsible decisions about pregnancy.

Action for AIDS

Leading the fight against AIDS/HIV infection in Singapore, Action for AIDS's healthcare professionals, advocates, educators and volunteers run educational, testing, treatment and welfare programmes, including the largest (and cheapest) anonymous HIV/STI testing site in the country. Browse the FAQ page for quick info on everything to do with HIV/AIDS: transmission, treatment, stigma, safer sex and more. AFA also runs gayhealth.sg, which contains more information and sexual health advice for gay men.

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Many online sex-ed resources are based out of Singapore, so some information may not be 100% relevant. Otherwise, most of the content is universal.

These sites are not a substitute for medical advice or formal sex-ed lessons, but they’ll provide a solid foundation. No matter how random your question, the answer is almost definitely on these pages.

If you find any other helpful resources, drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll review them.