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By LoveYourself Communications They say love makes the world go round, but lube makes the ride smooth. Personal lubricant, is your wingman for better, more pleasurable, and even safer sex! Whether you play with sex toys , enter the backdoor, or beat the meat, a handy dandy tube of lube can already make everything so much better. Safe, Satisfying, and Slicker Sex Having anal sex can be tricky business, getting in can already be hard enough (pun unintended).. The anus is lined with delicate tissue that barely produces enough lubrication for comfortable anal sex. Without additional lube this tissue can get small tears easily — called anal fissures. which can become the gateway for viruses and bacteria to enter your body causing a sexually transmitted infection (STI) . Applying more lube is handy to reduce friction and irritation when penetration starts. A win-win situation for you! Aside from giving you a smooth ride, we also want to avoid condom tearing up inside. Excessive friction can ...

By LoveYourself Communications The Triangle of Self-Care gives you three simple steps to prevent HIV transmission. Alongside timely testing and treatment and safe and satisfying sex ,   one of its key components is correct and consistent use of condoms and lubes . Condoms are the most accessible contraceptive and protection from  sexually transmitted infections  (STIs) in the market. Especially with innovations such as Safe Spaces PH condoms and lubricants are discreetly accessed for free. However, there are still lingering stories that are passed from on person to another creating myths that continue to live on.  Let’s make things clearer by busting some myths! Myth #1: Condoms are not effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies or HIV/STIs If you’re thinking that viruses and sperm cells are way too small and can pass through condoms, then you’ve must have been misinformed. Although they’re microscopic, both viruses and sperm can’t pass through intact latex con...

By Jeffrey Venzuela Have you ever heard people say , “Since sex became easier to get, love has become harder to find”? In these modern times, finding dates can be fast and easy with the use of dating apps. A few taps here and a few swipes there, you'll find a match. Whether you’re looking for love or a casual hook-up. It's inevitable that you'll meet guys who don’t want the same things as you do. Yes, it may lead to disappointment. They may even end up breaking your heart. But you can't always protect yourself from that. What you can protect yourself from is contracting HIV and other STIs. One action you can take to prevent any additional hurt is to do timely testing and treatment . Having the initiative to know your status every three months after a possible exposure can be part of your self-care regimen. And there are even more when you live in the Triangle of Self-Care . There’s practicing safe and satisfying sex , exploring what satisfies you while still maintaining...

By Mark Angelo de Castro The basics of HIV Transmission ( ESSE ) states that if one of the four conditions (exit, survive, sufficiency, entry) is not satisfied, no transmission will occur. Insofar as going against these conditions is concerned, the use of condoms provides us with a very reliable line of protection to prevent HIV transmission by blocking the entry of the virus. But do condoms really work? There are inconsistencies in reports about the effectiveness of using condoms to prevent HIV transmission. Some studies say that if condoms are used correctly and consistently, they could provide up to 98% protection [1] , while others put its effectiveness at a lower 70% [2] . The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, without mentioning any quantitative data, states that “C onsistent and correct use of latex condoms is highly effective in preventing sexual transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.” [3] It is important to note that the use of condoms does not provide an a...

By: Jayson Celeste You possibly might have heard about Pre-exposure Propahylaxis (PrEP) by now. It definitely has been creating some buzz in certain circles:  in fact it was mentioned in the first episode of season two of the series, “How to Get Away with Murder”. However, if it's your first time to hear of PrEP and what it means, then we invite you to read on. So what is PrEP? PrEP has been described as a promising biomedical intervention for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection, and Truvada (combination of tenofovir and emtricitabine) is currently the most common type of medicine used for PreP. Prescription is started before possible exposure to HIV, hence the name “pre-exposure”. It's pretty much like a contraceptive pill: as contraceptives keep the person taking it from getting pregnant unintentionally, PrEP keeps HIV infections at bay. Also, another important thing to note that is common to both contraceptives and PrEP is that their effectivity only depends on ...

by Allen Yu  Don’t worry, no fruits or vegetables were harmed in the making of this video. FOOD PORN , the latest content offering from LoveYourself, is sure to cause a stir in the community: whether for its unconventional take on protection, its abuse of still life, or just that hot guy fondling the produce. Wear it. Wet it. Better safe when horny. Although conceptualized as a promotional video for condom-and-lubricant-use, LoveYourself is ditching the messaging strategies that have traditionally dominated the safer sex space, and pushing the envelope with its own innovative approach. This willingness to buck the trend shouldn't come as any surprise, given that LoveYourself has always had a track record of reinventing how HIV issues are advocated for, with viral hits like FLY LoveYourself: How to Have Sex and Avoid HIV  and the groundbreaking Project 'Indulge' . FOOD PORN isn't any different. Integrating lubricants into its core message contrasts noticeably with earlie...