LGBTQIA+ men are not welcome to join the Mister Intercontinental Philippines (MIP), according to the eligibility requirements recently released by the people behind the...
Loneliness and difficulties in managing emotions appeared to have more influence than self-esteem issues in explaining why teenagers who experience online bullying were more...
Compared with heterosexual persons, non-heterosexual persons (including LGBTQIA+ people) have worse mental health. And among the explanations offered is the Sexual Minority Stress Theory...
Social connections should be considered an important part of overall health and well-being. With this in mind, public health planning and prevention strategies should...
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...
Following a 35-year marriage, Skylar Lyralen Kaye, a non-binary, neurodiverse writer, re-entered the dating world. Here, they reflect on what it means to be...
To bring knowledge and awareness about intersex people and their issues/concerns to grassroots communities, Intersex Philippines, Inc. (IXPI) has been teaching Intersex 101 to...
Real strength isn't about quietly enduring pain; it's about having the courage to find the support you deserve. Taking that first step toward feeling...
Claims about device safety or misleading advice on digital habits can create unnecessary anxiety and lead to poor decisions. Understanding the truth behind these...
Majority of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people prefer self-collected HPV tests for cervical cancer screening, and/or preferred to forego screening altogether.
Many healthcare professionals caring for transgender patients want to help, but there is currently no standardized conversation about breast/chest cancer risk (e.g. what screening...
#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...
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...
Global health leaders called on donor governments to sustain support for the HIV response, and on low- and middle-income countries to continue stepping up...
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...
To strengthen patient autonomy by ensuring healthcare preferences and directives are respected when individuals are unable to communicate or make medical decisions for themselves,...
In Biñan, Laguna, a ‘Right to Care’ ordinance was approved to grant legal health care consent rights during emergencies to long-term LGBTQIA+ couples in...