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By Ben Quiaoit A LoveYourself volunteer handing out relief goods to some evacuees at Santa Terersita in Batangas. On a seemingly quiet Sunday, Taal volcano in Batangas suddenly erupted with only few indications, putting people's lives near the danger zone at risk. The  Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) already raised Alert Level 1 status at Taal area as early as March 28, 2019. But on the afternoon of January 12, 2020, its alert level status has been raised rapidly, and was declared at Alert Level 4 at 7:30 p.m. or even before the day ends.   The volcanic activity caused thick clouds of ash and toxic fumes, paralyzing local livelihood, and basic systems for food and water, communication, electricity and transportation. Volcanic particulates reached as far as Metro Manila and even some parts of Central Luzon. This natural incident brought a catastrophic year-starter for the affected people. A soldier helping LoveYourself volunteers to unload the donations

By LoveYourself Communications   Exploring the possibility of a new relationship can be a bit confusing and thrilling at the same time — every step you take together, the slightest graze of your hands, and even the smirks that you try to hide.  By the time you get comfortable with each other,  you begin to talk about taking it to the next level. Your thoughts wander and your imagination runs wild. When you and your partner arrive at the point of becoming physically intimate, make sure you both get to enjoy the experience to the fullest. A personal lubricant comes in handy! (1) There’s a lot of sexual activities that get more fun with extra wetness, such as masturbation, foreplay, grinding, and even massages — you'll never run out of creativity in the bedroom! Whether you need help putting on a condom, need extra help getting past the tip, or just need things to run a little smoother, a water-based lubricant is your best choice for safe and satisfying sex . A few drops of lube can r

By Tino Largado Are you ready to date the perfect one for you? The one who makes you giggle and sizzle in a pop! Well, luck is on your side, because Cherry Poppin’ is finally back! LoveYourself will stage once again the hottest date auction for a cause event on May 23, 2020 at One Canvas Events Place, Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City. This event is now on its fourth run since its launch in 2015. Cherry Poppin’ 4: Perfect 4 You will auction off thirteen most eligible members and allies of the community - celebrity ambassadors, models and influencers. What makes Cherry Poppin’ 4 different is simply serving the perfect taste for you! LoveYourself ups the ante with a totally diverse set of individuals whom you can auction off for a friendly romantic date. Take your cherry pick! Are you planning to go out with a twink, a queer or a daddy? Or perhaps secretly eyeing a straight guy, a transgender woman or a couple’s halves. This installment certainly has someone in store for you. You can h

By Ryan Taborada It’s a street party with a twist. Jerryflor Lazarte, Toledo City Festival Queen, dances gracefully during the Sinulog sa Lalawigan 2020. Dubbed as Cebu's "epic" annual festival by Lonely Planet , Sinulog Festival is the Feast of Santo Niño (the Christ Child) which draws devotees, and both local and international tourists. It is celebrated every third Sunday of January and is widely known for its colorful procession and street parade bearing the image of Santo Niño.  LoveYourself volunteers from Manila and Cebu, together with LoveYourself founder Ronivin Pagtakhan, are stationed outside the LoveYourself White House to greet passersby. Perfectly situated where a sizable amount of foot traffic flowed during Sinulog 2020, LoveYourself Cebu partook in the festivities by promoting its advocacy. Adding colors to the celebration, volunteers took turns offering complimentary condoms and lubricants outside the gates of LoveYourself White House, the community

By Asha Gutierrez With the aid of LoveYourself, T he Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) in its 52nd Theater Season responds to the ongoing HIV epidemic in the Philippines by launching the #ActingOnHIV campaign with Rody Vera’s anthology drama Under My Skin , directed by Melvin Lee, as the frontliner. Together with LoveYourself, its long-time advocacy partner, The Red Whistle, also support this movement in the theater community. The #ActingOnHIV campaign reaches out to audiences through art, as an immersive experience that promotes the importance of HIV treatment while debunking myths and misconceptions about the virus. It focuses on the empowerment of Persons Living With HIV through workshops, exhibits, an online EduSeries, and learning outcomes with HIV experts back-to-back with every show of Under My Skin, the campaign serves to not only enamour, but to educate as well. The play features authentic characters whose struggles the audience can resonate with even they do

By Ryan Q. De Torres and Carlos Diego A. Rozul Ever had that burning sensation when you pee? Has there been odd smelling discharge staining your underwear recently? That could be a sign of gonorrhea, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections according to the World Health Organization in 2016. But worry not, because there are ways to prevent, detect, and cure gonorrhea infections, so we can all Go No! For Gonorrhea . Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria responsible for Gonorrhea. Image retrieved from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neisseria_gonorrhoeae#/media /File:Neisseria_gonorrhoeae_PHIL_3693_lores.jpg Cause of Gonorrhea Gonorrhea (also known as urethritis, urethritis, or tulo) is an infection of the mucous membrane surfaces caused by the gram-negative bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae . N gonorrhoeae can be spread through sexual contact (oral, anal, and vaginal) and vertical transmission during childbirth. It can cause infections in the genitals, rectum and throat. For

By Niño Villalino LoveYourself volunteers together with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. employees during the HIV Caravan at Shell Cebu Regional Office Mandaue City  — LoveYourself Cebu partnered with Pilipinas Shell  Petroleum Corp.  (PSPC) for HIV awareness and screening at its Cebu Regional Office in Mandaue City on January 11, 2020. This is the first caravan organized by LoveYourself Cebu for this year. “It’s only apt that we start our caravans with Pilipinas Shell, one of our main funders,” said Dennis Tagamolila, head of LoveYourself University (LoveU) in Cebu, the training arm of LoveYourself. Jan Estrada, head of LoveYourself Cebu, said that the organization will continue to partner with several companies and organizations this year to reach more people. “We are happy that several companies and organizations join us in our advocacy. We have several caravans in the pipeline, and there are several who already expressed plans of inviting us.” In 2019, LoveYourself Cebu worked with

By LoveYourself Communications Sex positivity is a hallmark of LoveYourself’s message when engaging its audiences. It empowers them to discuss and take charge of their sexual health - an almost untouched topic even among the "bestest" of friends, and more so in a family’s dining setting. Nonetheless, LoveYourself believes that sexual pleasure is one of the many exciting pursuits in adulthood. It’s a pursuit that will take anyone on a roller coaster of emotions and experiences with a lot of colorful characters. With the technology available today, hookups are as easy as swiping right and saying “hey” on your smartphones. Considering that the Philippines is a densely populated country, you will surely meet a whole lot of interesting people in your pursuit of sexual pleasure. Here’s a list of really fascinating types of sex partners you might meet as you live it up. Lead the dirty talking with a chatterbox. 1 The Chatterbox The chatterbox is the type who has one too many things

By Carlos Diego A. Rozul Complementing the operations and communications efforts of LoveYourself are its engagement activities for both its internal and external stakeholders. It is with the volunteers that LoveYourself maintains its place in the public’s consciousness as an affirming place to start loving themselves. Truly, the volunteers are the lifeblood of the organization. As such, LoveYourself goes out of its way to show its appreciation and enrich its volunteers. They’re after all the heart and soul of the advocacy. Enriching Volunteers The year began with Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) training for volunteers, especially in Victoria by LoveYourself to be more sensitive to people of different SOGIEs. LoveYourself recognizes that even though its volunteers are allies of the LGBTQIA community, that not all may be fully aware and knowledgeable about SOGIE. Trans Deaf LoveYourself volunteer Disney Aguila enthusiastically shared her knowledge on Basic Fil