... men who wear panties in the philippines ... (psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapist, counselor, life coach)

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one of the subtopics tackled on gma's mel and joey show was on males who cross-dress- transvestites we call them.

"transvestism,"

is defined as the practice of wearing the clothing conventionally associated with the opposite sex. when cross-dressing is associated with sexual arousal, it becomes a fetish called "trasvestic fetisism."

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many years back, as a medical intern at the philippine army hospital (VMMC), one of my routine tasks was to do physical examinations on the soldiers. i was astonished to discover that a number of our soldiers actually wore panties. initially, i couldn't imagine the defenders of our motherland wearing delicate cotton panties with frills and laces. well, not all of them really. some wore tan-colored nylon panties- the type which grandmothers wear.

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out of curiosity, i asked these soldiers why they wore such. for those who wore panties with frills and laces, the common answer i got was that they didn't have money to buy their own underwear so they wore their wive's instead. and for those who wore the tan-colored nylon panties, they explained that at the battlefield, there were no clotheslines to hang up wet clothes, so nylon "wash and wear" panties were the most practical to wear.

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so now you know- it's not because of transvestism or transvestic fetishism that some of our soldiers wear panties. it's for practical reasons! (well, at least that's what they say.)

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with segment producer fortune sarmiento and the gma crew

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... erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and sex therapy in the philippines ... (life coach, psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatrist)

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right after my talk at letran on relationships, i rush to the new world hotel in makati to do another talk, this time on sex therapy. my audience was the rotary club of makati dasmarinas (rcmd).
. as a psychiatrist who does sex therapy, i discussed with them the 9 most common sex problems for which guys consult me. they include: .

• low or no sexual desire
• premature ejaculation
• erectile dysfunction
• penile size
• gender identity issues
• sexual addictions
• sexual inhibitions
• traumatic sexual experiences
• social/ dating skills deficit

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i also discussed a bit about vacuum pump therapy, prostate electro-stimulation therapy, anti-premature ejaculation techniques, penile enlargement exercises, medications and supplements, psychotherapy, and the other interventions which i offer.
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while no one from the audience admitted to suffer from any of these problems. i did notice though that the guys were extremely attentive as i talked about the treatment.  i wonder why.  
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... relationship counselor, marital counselor, couples counselor in the philippines ... (life coach, psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatrist)

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gretchen malalad- karate black belter, beauty queen, and tv field reporter was my partner in the "he says, she says" portion of the JCI's metro area conference.

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i was tasked to give a brief talk on love and relationships and expounded on the following points:

1. opposites attract but repel each other in the long run.
2. men are naturally polygamous, controlled only by religion and laws.
3. love is not equivalent to faithfulness; your partner may truly love you and truly love others as well.
4. it is better for your partner to "like" you than to "love" you.
5. the qualities or traits which you don't like in your partner before marriage only worsen after marriage.
6. if you don't want to be hated, stop nagging!
7. the best predictor of future infidelity is your partner's track record of unfaithfulness.
8. the fewer the expectations or demands on your partner, the lesser the conflict.
9. if you've broken up twice, forget it, you're not meant for each other.
10. if you are a martyr in a relationship, you definitely need professional help.
11. if you suspect that your partner is playing around, it's most probably true.
12. we usually fall in love with someone with the traits of our dad or mom to perpetuate their mistakes and dysfunctional patterns.
13. it's useless to stop men from philandering if they're still enjoying it.
14. choose to be happy, with or without a partner. the "you complete me" line is candy-coated crap.

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the talk sparked a lively and heated discussion between the men and women in the group which, just proves that men are really from mars and women? from venus!

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... more interviews on hair loss ... (philippines, life coach, counselor, psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatrist)

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after my talk on male hair loss, the solar sports crew ambushed me for an interview.

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their question: What are the common things guys do to cope/deal with hair fall?

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my answer: (1) by wearing caps, hats, bandannas, or toupees; (2) by growing thick facial hair such as moustaches and beards; (3) by growing their remaining hair long enough to brush over the balding area- the so called "comb-over; (4) by bulking up their bodies to distract people from noticing their balding heads; (5) by womanizing to prove that they are still desirable; and lastly, (6) by avoiding people to avoid embarrassment.

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cute nila 'no? well, this proves it: different strokes for balding folks!

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... acupuncture in the philippines for erectile dysfunction, low sperm count, and premature ejaculation ... (psychologist, psychiatrist)

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since the start of this year, i've been receiving more and more male clients concerned about their sexual health. many do not have any sexual problems but have simply made sexual health an essential aspect of their self-care and personal wellness program. some guys, on the other hand, consult me because they want particular help for erectile dysfunction, infertility, or premature ejaculation.

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a popularly-sought out wellness therapy for sexual health is acupuncture. this 30-minute procedure is virtually painless, involving the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body. aside from the needles, laser, finger pressure, suction cups, and energy healing are also applied.

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acupuncture is one of the healing practices of traditional chinese medicine (tcm). it is believed that illness is caused by blockages in the flow of energy through the body's meridian system, resulting in illnesses and disorders. acupuncture is a means of removing these energy blockages. done regularly and frequently, acupuncture can help guys boost their sexual energy and maintain sexual well-being.

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forgive the pun but really, for acupuncturists, a robust prick is just pricks away!

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... balakubak and paglagas ng buhok on Filipino guys ... (philippines, life coach, counselor, psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatrist)

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i did a talk this morning on the psychological effects of dandruff and hair loss on guys. The occasion was the launch of proctor and gamble's new head and shoulders shampoo called "hair retain." manny pacquiao was their chosen celebrity endorser.
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here are the folks who worked behind the scenes to make the event such a success:
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here's what i shared:
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When men notice that they have dandruff and hair loss, the initial reaction is to shrug it off, thinking that the conditions will just go away. However, if the dandruff and hair loss persist, men start to get alarmed because know how disastrous the consequences can be.
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Men suffering from dandruff and hair loss become very self-conscious and uneasy around people. In extreme cases, they become paranoid and think that people talk about them or laugh behind their backs. In reality, men with dandruff and hair loss do become the butt of jokes or objects of ridicule.
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Consider these pinoy nicks hurled at guys with hairloss:

• Pepito- Pepito na lang ang buhok
• Shaggy- Shagilid lang ang natitirang buhok
• Funny Face- Panipis ang buhok
• HIV-positive- Hair Is Vanishing, positively!
• BMW- Buhok Mo Wig
• Hercules- Hair ko less
• Arabo- Arabohok

Guys with dandruff are commonly perceived as unhygienic or unhealthy, while guys with apparent hair loss are considered unyouthful. Such perceptions make people avoid them and thus, guys with dandruff and hair loss are at risk of being isolated, lonely, and depressed.
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The balding process in men usually starts in the late 20’s or early 30’s. Because this is the period when guys usually hunt for their life partners, guys with hair loss may get edged out by thicker-haired rivals. Career-wise, hair loss may also affect one’s career since baldness may be associated with advanced age, declining productivity, and reduced efficiency at work.
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me, after the talk:
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