Talking to kids about sexuality can be challenging, especially in a society where sex ed is considered inappropriate for kids. Having open conversations and how you talk about sexuality with your kids impacts them for a lifetime. Conversations about sexuality with kids aren’t about how to have sex. Kids get educated with essential information, equipped […]
Most young boys in the Philippines undergo circumcision for reasons of both religion and personal hygiene. Despite the prevalence of this practice in our culture, a lot of people still hold misconceptions around circumcision. And this is why we will answer the most relevant questions about this topic. What is circumcision? During circumcision, the foreskin […]
Are you wondering if you are pregnant? The only way to know for sure is by taking a pregnancy test. But there are early symptoms of pregnancy that can be telltale signs. Do all women get early symptoms of pregnancy? Every woman is different. Not every woman has the same symptoms or even the same […]
What affects penile health? Various factors can affect the health of the penis — some of them can be changed and some not. For example: Unprotected sex. You can contract a sexually transmitted infection if you have unprotected sex. Heart disease and diabetes. Restricted blood flow caused by diabetes and atherosclerosis — hardening of the […]
Defining Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Bisexual. Gay. Queer. Straight. Lesbian. There are many different terms we may use to describe our sexual orientation (sometimes called sexual identity). Guy. Transgender. Girl. We also use a lot of different terms to describe our gender. You may know early in life what your sexual identity or gender […]
Endometriosis One of the common health problems that women face is endometriosis, which affects the uterus—the most important organ during pregnancy because it’s where the baby develops. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium, the kind of tissue that lines the uterus, grows in places other than inside the uterus. It can grow on the ovaries, behind […]
Ejaculation Problem These might include the lack of ability to get and maintain an erection firm and long enough for sex (erectile dysfunction) or, uncommonly, a persistent and usually painful erection that isn’t caused by sexual gratification or arousal (priapism). Other typical concerns might include the inability to ejaculate, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, painful ejaculation […]
Conceiving a baby is not as easy as you think, especially for every 1 out of 10 couples who experience infertility. A couple is considered to have infertility issues when they try for a year without success. This means they aren’t able to conceive a child, even though they’ve had frequent, unprotected sex for a […]
Puberty is when a child matures into an adult capable of sexual reproduction. Your body goes through lots of changes that happen slowly over time. All these changes don’t happen all at once but over the course of several months to several years. Most young males will begin to experience these changes between the ages […]
Testicular cancer accounts for only about 1% of all cancers in men. But taking for granted your manly health should not be an option, especially when it’s so easy to get yourself checked. The testicular self-examination (TSE) is an easy way for guys to check their own testicles to make sure there aren’t any unusual […]
