More STIs and STDs

What is genital herpes and how is it treated? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that arises from herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). It has effects on the skin and nervous system.  It is passed mainly through sexual activity. This means that it is not transmitted through contact with […]

We’ve come a long way. From treating STDs as a taboo topic in the Philippines, attitudes and healthcare practices are changing. We’re learning that open discussion and sexual education can lead to prevention. Filipinos have begun making efforts to spread awareness through seminars and counselling. However, we’ve still got a long journey ahead of us […]

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are contracted not just through vaginal and anal sex, but oral sex as well. STDs that can be spread through oral sex include human papilloma virus (HPV), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes simplex virus (HSV-2),  and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Oral sex involves using one’s mouth, lips, and tongue to stimulate a partner’s […]

Genital warts are growths that look like cauliflowers. In men, they appear on the penis, scrotum, groin, thighs, and in or around the anus. In women, they appear inside and outside the vagina, anus, and on the cervix.  They may also appear as flat lesions or small, stem-like lumps. Because of their appearance, those who […]

Sexual health means being free of sexually related illnesses, disability, disease, violence, and other conditions related to sexuality. It also means that a person is physically, emotionally, psychologically, intellectually, and spiritually healthy. Before we take a closer look at sexual health in the Philippines, we must first define the areas involved in defining what sexual […]