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By LoveYourself Cebu Communications You can now get free condoms and water-based lubricants from all Anytime Fitness Cebu branches starting October this year. This is after they signed a partnership with SafeSpacesPH. The Memorandum of Agreement was signed by Anytime Fitness Cebu’s Area Managers Lloyd Comeling and Sheila Subang. Under the agreement, SafeSpacesPH will set up “condoment stations” in all their branches in Metro Cebu. These stations offer free condoms and water-based lubricants. Anyone can access these condoment stations from the four Anytime Fitness branches— Cebu IT Park, Cebu Business Park, Escario, and Oakridge in Mandaue. The "neighborhood 24-hour gym" is already a partner in Metro Manila. Now, they are SafeSpacesPH’s first partner in the Visayas. "Condom use remains to be the most effective way to prevent the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). We can stop spreading the virus by making it mo...

By LoveYourself Communications MANDALUYONG CITY –LoveYourself, Inc. widens “Safe Spaces PH’s” distribution of free condoms and lubes to non-judgmental spaces in Metro Manila and nearby provinces as it partners with the country’s leading 24/7 fitness center, Anytime Fitness (AF). LoveYourself program manager for Safe Spaces PH, Joseph Cadelina said that Anytime Fitness was chosen as a “safe space” due to its effort to help fight the stigma attached to condoms and lubricants use, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Recalling a meeting with AF’s Marketing Office r, Tony Carmona said “We want to break the usual gym stereotype of being a facility that only focuses on making your body look good. Gyms aren’t just for macho men that want to bulk and build muscles. We strive to be an inclusive & diverse gym that welcomes all people from different fitness levels, while promoting a holistic lifestyle that includes being healthy and active.” Safe Spaces Dispenser on the Gym Floor Anytime F...

By Carlos Diego A. Rozul Change up your Valentine’s Day while feeling safe and secure with these hot spots in Metro Manila. Blocleaf Cafe , Butterfly Bar Manila , and Altermale are just some establishments that have joined in the Safe Spaces PH Project Whether you’re looking for somewhere new to take your significant other, are in the search for that special someone, or just want to treat yourself to a good time, try out these Safe Spaces. Blocleaf Cafe Blocleaf Having trouble brewing up ideas? Tucked in Del Pilar Street in Malate, Manila, Blocleaf sets the mood with natural light, warm wood detailing, good music, and lush indoor greens. Pair that up with their sunny cups of Philippine Specialty Coffee from Kalsada Coffee and you can have yourself a great start on the day of hearts. Blocleaf makes sure that their space open to everyone as possible, so adapting to the Safe Space Program was one more step towards inclusivity. “Safe Spaces PH gives us a discrete platform to inform and e...

By Jacob Lazaro Safe Spaces is a project of LoveYourself with partner establishments to provide free condoms to anyone who needs them. Launched in 2017 , the app-based condom distribution program started with only 20 locations. In less than a year, 30 new establishments have joined the project in efforts to make safer sex more accessible. Our partners are composed of a variety of establishments. From food and beverage to health and wellness, you may just find a safe space in whatever context you find yourself in. Going to a Safe Space Kapuwa Bistro + Urban Pub an LGBT themed gastro pub in Quezon City caters a lot of food choices to their customers. Its manager, Julius Borcelo shared how being part of the Safe Spaces project has been a reason for the influx of customers. "Since we are an LGBT bar, those with the [Safe Spaces] app (Available on Google Play and the App Store ) or those who know about us come here just to get free condoms. At first they were laughing because the co...