While often well-meaning, gendered messaging does not always promote more positive perceptions of women or girls—in fact, it can backfire. What’s counterproductive is highlighting...
Adolescents involved in multiple contexts of violence are 11 times more likely to develop mental health issues, reinforcing the urgency of integrating anti-bullying efforts...
Blanket ‘just say no’ messages ignore the reality that image-sharing can form part of young people’s relationships, intimacy and social lives. By treating all...
The Supreme Court of the Philippines adopted the term victim-survivor when referring to persons who have experienced sexual violence. This is to acknowledge both...
Pride Month na naman. Panahon ng confetti, glitter, at biglang pag-appear ng mga taong allergic sa “SOGIE,” pero very comfortable sa rainbow pag may...
For individuals seeking aesthetic enhancements, the assurance that treatments are tailored to their specific skin types and aesthetic goals is paramount.
Whether you're a business looking to streamline operations or an individual needing extra room, the decision between self-storage and traditional storage units can significantly...
Sexual wellbeing can often be overlooked during a woman’s recovery from breast cancer with many continuing to experience significant sexual and intimacy challenges long...
70% of uterus transplant recipients achieved at least one live birth (or were still pregnant beyond 20 weeks when the study closed), demonstrating that...
#Bisexual-identifying Lester Patinga, 19 from Las Piñas City, knows many people doubt the existence of #bisexuality. Now he says: “Don’t pre-empt the sexuality of...
Mac Buhat, 20 from #Batangas, initially identified as #gay, then #bisexual, and then as #nonbinary. Awareness of #SOGIESC helped him find himself. He wants...
Feelings of closeness, trust, and connection, together with a sense that the relationship is stable and has a future, can shape how people experience...
Long-acting HIV therapies are becoming an increasingly competitive treatment category. While efficacy remains essential, differentiation is now shifting towards factors such as dosing convenience,...
Although modern medicines have transformed HIV into a manageable long-term condition, taking medication every day can still contribute to stigma and treatment fatigue for...
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) administration approved the use of lived names for students graduating in this year’s commencement exercise.
Seeking to recognize the lived identities of transgender, intersex, and non-binary Filipinos through a simple and accessible administrative process, Akbayan Partylist filed House Bill...