9 Women's Health Myths Singaporean Aunties Need To Stop Spreading

Let's be real — in Singapore, women's health info travels fast through aunty WhatsApp groups, old wives' tales, and that one cousin who did a Google deep-dive at 2am. Problem is, half the stuff circulating is jialat levels of wrong.

We're setting the record straight. Here are 9 women's health myths that need to retire ASAP, backed by facts (and some real SGD numbers so you know what to expect).

1. "You Only Need A Pap Smear If You're Married Or Sexually Active For Years"

This one's everywhere, especially among younger women who think screening is only for "older" or "married" women. Truth is, Singapore's guidelines recommend women start Pap smears or HPV tests from age 25 if they've ever been sexually active — marital status has zero to do with it.

At polyclinics, a Pap smear costs around $5 to $30 after subsidies, while private clinics charge $80 to $150. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early, so don't skip this because you're paiseh or think you're