Breast Cancer Breast cancer is a serious health concern, and the most rampant form of cancer in Filipino women. According to doctors, they have estimated that breast cancer will develop in 3 out of 100 Filipino women during their lifetime. A lump in the breast or an abnormal mammogram are the first signs of breast […]
Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is a tumor that grows in the prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. In most men, the cancer grows very slowly and is initially confined to […]
A certain type of bacteria causes gonorrhea, and primarily infects the penis or vagina, but the rectum, throat, or eyes can also get infected. How Do You Get It The bacteria that causes gonorrhea thrives in moist parts of the body such as the vagina, penis, eyes, throat, and rectum. You can contract gonorrhea by […]
Sexual assault is a crime that can refer to any type of sexual activity or contact that you do not consent to. Sexual assault can happen through physical force or threats of force or if the attacker gave the victim drugs or alcohol as part of the assault. Sexual assault includes rape and sexual coercion. […]
Not being responsible in bed can have lifelong consequences, so if you’re going to have sex, you better do it right. And there really is only one way to protect yourself from contracting an STI, and that’s by practicing safe sex. It can’t just be safe sex some of the time, or even most of […]
Genital herpes are blisters and sores that developed from an infection caused by a virus. How Do You Get It Herpes can be passed through skin-to-skin contact with the infected areas, whether or not the person has visible sores or other symptoms. Once you contract herpes, the virus is always present in the body, and […]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) has over 100 different types, but only a few of them cause genital warts, while other types can cause cervical cancer. HPV is among the most common STIs in the Philippines. There are people who are able to fight off the virus on their own, but there are some who will develop […]
Hepatitis B is caused by a virus that infects the liver. Based on the estimates of WHO (World Health Organization) in 2016, there are around 8.5 Million Filipinos chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus. How Do You Get It Hepatitis B is highly contagious, and there are quite a lot of ways how you […]
HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, refers to the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV affects the body’s white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting off infections. Because of this, it becomes difficult for the body to fend off illnesses. How Do You Get It HIV can be acquired from different sources. However, […]
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) refers to an infection of the fallopian tubes, uterus, or ovaries. It is not an STI, but most women who get STIs such as chlamydia or gonorrhea end up developing PID. How Do You Get It If PID is not discovered or treated, it will spread through genital organs and lead […]
