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By Hershey Homol The first time for anything can be downright daunting—be it your maiden trip driving a car, your initial instance asking someone out beyond a coffee date, or even your sexual debut having a casual or romantic encounter. Understandably, your first HIV test may scare the living daylights out of you. Maybe it’s the thought of blood extraction, or the possibilities on the result of the HIV test that leave your palms sweaty. Here are a few reminders to help you prepare and build your confidence before your first HIV test. Photo by Manny Marcelo for The Philippine Star First HIV test reminders 1. No fasting required. “Unlike other medical examinations, HIV testing does not require any form of fasting,” says Rye Gaba del Carmen, LoveYourself Head of Operations. Go ahead and indulge on your favorite snack or drink before going to your scheduled test. 2. Have an open mind. “An open mind is all a client needs to have for this test,” says del Carmen. Let go of your fears, and if...

Free HIV testing is offered at the Love Yourself Hub (a.k.a. RITM Satellite Clinic). Interested in getting tested? Come! We have friendly and well-trained HIV counselors who are committed to help you conveniently go through the entire testing process. Test results are released within the same day. What preparations are needed before the testing? Just bring yourself to the clinic for testing. Blood extraction will be performed, but unlike the usual blood tests, fasting is not required. How long does it take to get the results? Once the blood sample has been extracted from you, it will take 2-3 hours before you can get your results. The counselor will call your attention once the results are available, and then the post-test counseling shall take place. What are the symptoms of HIV infection? HIV infection can be asymptomatic. This means that you may feel perfectly healthy even if you have already been infected. The only way to know with absolute assurance that you have contracted the v...

Been thinking of getting tested for HIV? We're all systems go for the QUICKIE event-- a free, confidential HIV testing event exclusively for men, happening this Friday, 20 September 2013, at the Makati Friendship Suites, Makati City, Metro Manila . Quickie Questions: Q: How much is the test? A: It's free! Q: Do I need to bring anything? A: Just yourself, and you're good to go! Q: Since it is a blood test, do I need to fast? A: No need to fast, come as you are. Q: I drank alcohol the previous night, will it affect the results? A: No, drinking alcohol will not affect the results. Q: I'm quite embarrassed to be seen taking the test. Will there be many people there? A: The organizers have been doing HIV test events since 2011. In fact, more than 6,000 people have gone through the HIV tests facilitated by Love Yourself, and so we know the sensitivities of some people. We do the best we can to address such fears and concerns. Q: How do I get to the venue? A: We have a deta...

LoveYourself Platinum Book your appointment today:  http://go.LoveYourself.ph/platinum Who deserves LoveYourself Platinum? This is perfect for people who do not want to be seen taking their HIV test in a center, clinic or hospital. Everything is mindfully prepared and ensured to be smooth-flowing for the most discreet and delicate clients. What is the difference when you come for Platinum?  Platinum Testing takes place somewhere at a discreet but accessible location in Makati, Mandaluyong or Muntinlupa. When you register, a coordinator will closely and confidentially communicate with you regarding the details of your appointment, including the exact location and address. During your appointment, you arrive and a private room is reserved for you -- where you will meet your counselor, and a medical technologist who will do the test for you. You receive the results within 2 hours, also in the privacy of your own counseling room. When is Platinum available/open? Please refer to ht...

Sebastian Castro , star of the phenomenal YouTube hit “ Bubble ,” talks about HIV in our new chic and cheeky instructional video entitled," Fly Love Yourself: How to Enjoy Sex and Avoid HIV. " What really is HIV?  How can one stay healthy and HIV-free,  while living a smart and scrumptious sexy life?  This video departs from the clinical approach of talking about the basics of HIV/AIDS. Instead, similar to an airline's in-flight safety video,  Sebastian encourages men to “dare” to fly, shows them how to take “care” of themselves during flight, and encourages them to “share” the video with others. Joining Sebastian is our budding screen couple, Carlito Rosadino Floro Jr. and Javi Bermejo , who also recently starred in Love Yourself's " Know Your Status " video for Hornet. Watch this video, have some fun and sexy time, and share away: http://go.loveyourself.ph/FLY Be informed. Be safe. Fly Love Yourself. Get a free HIV test. Visit LoveYourself.ph/HIVtest to...

Free, private, and confidential  HIV, Syphilis, and Hepa B screening  for "Men Who Like Men"  in Manila on March 10, 2013 (Sunday) 2PM to 8 PM.   Venue is the Victoria Court Malate,  Quirino Ave cor Adriatico St., City of Manila.   Free Hepa B vaccine, until supplies last. Kindly register at go.LoveYourself.ph/Manila Want to help? Kindly convince a friend to attend. NEED DIRECTIONS? Hotel Victoria De Malate 2184 Madre Ignacia St, cnr Quirino Ave Malate Manila, Philippines 02 521 1084