X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Singaporean men having unsafe sex in Batam

3 min read

Travelling overseas can be a risky business these days, especially when some men gamble with their health. Although sex tourism in Batam is not new, a new study has revealed that not all visitors who avail of the Batam massage with service are taking the necessary health precautions.

Batam massage with service involves low condom use, says study

Frequent Singaporean male visitors to Batam are not using protection. This is the finding of a new study conducted by a migrant welfare group, Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) and other non-governmental organizations in Batam.

Conducted in April 2012, the survey interviewed 300 sex workers; about half were from four of the eight sex farms in Batam and the rest worked in bars or clubs. It is estimated that there are about 5,500 sex workers in Batam.

The study went on to say that around 60 percent of sex workers in Batam, Riau Islands, have Singaporean clients, and only one in four of these clients use condoms on a regular basis.

batam massage with service

The study hopes to raise awareness about the dangers of unprotected sex. (image source: file photo)

High risk of HIV

However, these results are meant to raise awareness about safe sex and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in Singapore. According to Bridget Tan, president of HOME, she stated that the main goal of the study was to look into the practicing of safe sex among Batam’s sex workers, and how that data could help shed light on cross-border HIV cases in Singapore:

“There is nothing new about Singaporeans going to Batam for sex, but now we know the magnitude of the potential HIV problem that involves Singaporeans; before we did not know much about their numbers or their condom use.”

HOME has since submitted the study’s findings to the relevant authorities.

“Men should exercise more responsibility” when getting Batam massage with service

Donovan Lo, director of the non-governmental group, Action for Aids, cited studies showing lower condom use among Singaporeans abroad. This is most likely because sex workers in certain places are less likely to initiate condom use:

“So Singaporean men need to exercise more responsibility for themselves when they are away,” he said, adding that his organization has encountered men who were diagnosed with HIV after patronizing sex workers overseas.

Lo also mentioned that the Singapore men who visit Batam for such encounters are mostly older Chinese men, but there is an increasing number of younger Malay males.

A very good reason for regular STD tests

Don’t think that asking for a STD test is a sign of mistrust in your relationship. Don’t sweep sexual health concerns under the rug. Remember –- prevention is better than cure.

It is vital that both of you are proactive about each other’s sexual health. Being free from sexually transmitted diseases and other related problems will ensure peace of mind and free both of you to be open with each other. This is important for the overall health of your relationship.

For questions and consultation about STDs and other related illness, please contact the Shim Clinic at:

168 Bedok South Avenue 3 #01-473
Singapore 460168

Tel: (+65) 6100 7446
Fax: (+65) 6449 7446
24hr Answering Tel: (+65) 6333 5550

Partner Stories
What Is The Difference Between Contested And Uncontested Divorce?
What Is The Difference Between Contested And Uncontested Divorce?
Everything You Need To Know About Adultery In Divorce
Everything You Need To Know About Adultery In Divorce
Beware These Common Divorce Tricks and Tactics in Singapore
Beware These Common Divorce Tricks and Tactics in Singapore
Going Through a Separation? Here Are 7 Things That Will Help You Cope With It Positively
Going Through a Separation? Here Are 7 Things That Will Help You Cope With It Positively

Website: www.ShimClinic.com

Source: The Jakarta Globe

READ THIS ALSO: Partner’s sexual past: your misgivings and what to do about it

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Felicia Chin

  • Home
  • /
  • Relationship & Sex
  • /
  • Singaporean men having unsafe sex in Batam
Share:
  • How Singaporeans contribute to Batam child sexual exploitation

    How Singaporeans contribute to Batam child sexual exploitation

  • Talk about your sexual fantasies

    Talk about your sexual fantasies

  • Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

    Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

  • How Singaporeans contribute to Batam child sexual exploitation

    How Singaporeans contribute to Batam child sexual exploitation

  • Talk about your sexual fantasies

    Talk about your sexual fantasies

  • Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

    Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and lifestyle updates.