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Triangle of Self-Care: Understanding the Window Period

A common question regarding HIV testing is: “When should I go for one?” Some say HIV testing should be done regularly, at least once a year. Others say it has to be twice a year, and there are those who say it should be done quarterly. None of them are wrong, but none of the statements are entirely correct either. This is because the correct time a person has to undergo HIV testing depends on his/her actions and behaviors. But for us to understand the relevant factors to determine the correct timing, we have to learn and understand the concept of the window period.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Yanyan Araña and Bubbles Rosos, “I Am A Woman”

If you happen to be part of the LGBT community and an advocate of diversity and inclusion, you definitely have an idea of one of the spectrums of the rainbow, the transgender people.

Events

LoveYourself holds annual Cherry Poppin’ fundraiser, launches new TestMNL campaign

One Canvas Events Place in Makati City was abuzz last February 25 for Cherry Poppin’ – The 3rd Party, the third installment of LoveYourself’s annual date auction for a cause.

STATUS – It Takes Two: Couples and Their Perception Towards HIV

Everyone has talked about a particular status in his or her life, be it their relationship status, their …

Events

Cherry Poppin’ – The 3rd Party: Third Time’s A Charm

It’s that time of the year again to pop your cherries! The chill air is still adrift, but this February 25, things will heat up with Cherry Poppin’ – The 3rd Party, the third installment of LoveYourself’s date-auction event for HIV awareness.

Triangle of Self-Care: The “ESSE”ntials of HIV Transmission

There are many ways to keep ourselves from forgetting simple but essential things. For instance, we use an alarm clock to help us wake up early and be on time for work; we use a bookmark to remind us where we are on a book we’re reading; we bring a grocery list to make our visit to the marketplace quick and easy – the list goes on. Well, this checklist we’re about to share with you may sound new, but it may help answer some of your questions about the essential conditions or factors regarding HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection.

Volunteer Spotlight: Dalton Claudio and Frenzy Importado, Honing the HIV Testing Experience

The volunteer duo believes the fear of HIV testing is best banished with an uplifting counseling experience, so they set out to create a better process for LoveYourself’s flagship testing event.

STATUS – From Naughty to Nice: A Healthy Resolution

Most people start the year by making New Year’s resolutions. With all the festivities now over and the last bottle in your display cabinet empty, are you now ready to come up with your to-do and not-to-do lists for 2017?

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LoveYourself Stages Play Highlighting the HIV/AIDS Crisis and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are one of the groups vulnerable to the HIV/AIDS crisis the Philippines is facing. Addressing the plight of OFWs by highlighting and bringing awareness to their struggles, HIV awareness and advocacy group LoveYourself, in partnership with the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) will be staging Care Divas, a play about the lives of five transgender OFWs.