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 Sexually transmitted infection. Even just saying the word evokes uneasiness and may involuntarily cause you to speak in mumbled whispers.  But if STIs, as they are properly known (they’re also commonly called STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases), are not the stuff of polite conversation, then where are you getting your information about STI prevention? It’s time for a reality check to see if what you know—or think you know—about STIs is accurate and sound.  
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Sex and Sensibilities Editorial Director Ana Santos guested on NBN-4′s morning show, “She-ka” today. Shortly after the segment, feedback from a viewer was received via SMS:

“Your topic is relevant and the information  is useful. I got pregnant when I was 20 years old. I was not at all ready. I wanted to get an abortion because I was so ashamed to be pregnant and not married. With more information about contraception, students can avoid getting pregnant at such a young age. “ –  A, mother of 3

According to the Guttmacher Institute, there are 3 million pregnancies each year in the Philippines. An estimated half of these pregnancies, or 1.5 million, are unwanted or unplanned.  The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates that there are 4 babies born every minute in our country.

Don’t let a hot date become a due date.

Educate yourself on what contraceptive methods are available. Consult your doctor or Social Hygiene Clinic medical staff on the method that is best for you.

Love yourself first. If you’re going to have sex, do it with sensibility.

        

“Dare to Bare” was an HIV awareness campaign launched in commemoration and celebration of World AIDS Day 2009.

In relation to the theme: “Keep the promise”, the campaign brought together a total of 14 HIV/AIDS advocates who boldly showed their support by posing for photographs showing them wearing the AIDS ribbon, the universally recognized icon of support and empathy for HIV/AIDS –  and nothing but that. Continue Reading →