In this generation, sex-positivity is a must. We believe we need to talk about sex and pleasure, two equally important topics relating to health — physically, emotionally, and sexually.
Hence, we’re hosting “Conservative Ako”, the first-ever podcast about female pleasure and sexuality, produced by PumaPodcast. “Conservative Ako” is hosted by Rica Cruz, a licensed psychologist, and sex & relationships therapist.
Together, let’s break barriers by giving voice to questions that Filipinas have always been afraid to ask.
Note: Episodes will be updated regularly. They are arranged from newest to oldest.
Episodes
Special episode: Love under lockdown – advice for couples together 24/7
During this COVID-19 quarantine, many couples are stuck with each other at home, 24/7. And it can take a toll on any relationship. In this special episode of Conservative Ako, sex and relationships therapist Rica Cruz gives some advice.
Episode 6: The first time you have sex *doesn’t* have to be painful
How do you put on a condom? Why should you use lube? And how do you know where the right hole is? Licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz fields questions about first-time sex, and tells us that contrary to popular belief, having sex for the first time *doesn’t* have to be painful.
Episode 5: Having sex for the first time — how do you know if you’re ready?
Having sex for the first time is a milestone for many people. So how can you prepare for it? And how do you know if you’re even ready for it? Our guests share their thoughts and experiences with licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz.
Episode 4: Oral sex techniques… and why some women don’t like getting eaten out
How can you give great blowjobs? And what techniques should your partner know so you can get eaten out in the BEST way? Listen for tips from licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz and her guests. Of course, there are some women who don’t like cunnilingus at all. Rica explains why
Episode 3: Oral sex is yummy! And you should STILL use protection
Do you remember the first time you tried oral sex? Both giving and receiving? Licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz goes on a trip down memory lane together with her guests, and they extol its virtues and benefits. A reminder though! Oral sex still puts you at risk for sexually transmitted infections. So how do you protect yourself against it?
Episode 2: Tips for self-pleasure, and dealing with guilt surrounding masturbation
Do you feel guilty when you masturbate? You’re not alone. Licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz talks about how society puts this burden particularly on women, and how they can deal with it. Plus, tips on getting those juices flowing with just you and your hand, in your room.
Episode 1: Masturbation, and getting to know the female genitalia
Licensed psychologist and sex & relationships therapist Rica Cruz hosts a discussion about self-love and self-pleasure in the first episode of “Conservative Ako”. How did she and her guests discover masturbation? Plus, a lesson on the parts of the female genitalia. Because how can you make yourself feel good without knowing where and what things are in the first place?
Entertainment
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony hits Makati in October
Determination arrives in October.
For so small of a game, UNDERTALE quickly made it into the gaming world’s hall of fame. Despite being only a decade old, the small title has had a major influence for modern-day gamers because of its unique gameplay, its lo-fi art, and, of course, its catchy soundtrack. If you’re a fan of UNDERTALE’s soundtrack, a unique concert experience is headed your way.
On October 17, Film Concerts PH, in partnership with SOHO Live, is hosting UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony at the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell, Makati.
The concert will be performed by the Filharmonika Orchestra and conducted by Thanapol Setabrahmana. Personally curated by creator Toby Fox and developed by Lambert Jackson with Materia Music, the concert experience showcases the game’s most recognizable tunes laid over gameplay footage playing simultaneously. Plus, for the world tour, the experience will have expanded scoring.
In the game, you play as a small child stuck in the mysterious Underground filled with interesting characters and monsters. Unlike traditional RPGs, UNDERTALE asks players to choose between building relationships and chasing after wins. It’s a unique experience that’s defined by whether you chose to make friends or fought your way to the top. It teaches players to value different ways to solve problems, all while showering them with its one-of-a-kind humor.
Pre-sales for the concert, exclusively for members of the Film Concerts PH community, start on August 4. Public sales, however, will start on August 11 via Ticketmelon.
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Entertainment
Marvel Studios announces Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3 at SDCC
What lies ahead of Multiverse Saga now taking shape
What lies ahead of the Multiverse Saga in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is now taking shape, as Marvel Studios have made major announcements at San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) 2026.
The first major reveal was the Ghost Rider feature film, set to release in 2028 with Ryan Gosling playing the protagonist.
Shawn Levy, who directed Deadpool and Wolverine and the Night at the Museum trilogy as both director and producer, will direct the film. Jonathan Tropper is writing the script. All three worked with Star Wars: Starfighter in the same capacities.
Gosling said Johnny Blaze “is a character” he “wanted to play for a very long time.”
The Marvel character has been shown in two live-action movies between 2007 to 2012 starring Nicolas Cage.
More recently, Gabriel Luna played the younger host to Ghost Rider, Robbie Reyes, in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in which the story revolved around him and Chloe Bennet’s Daisy Johnson/Quake for most of the first season.
Avengers: Doomsday panel, Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Marvel Studios then filled SDCC’s Hall H with the massive cast of Avengers: Doomsday, moderated by directors Anthony and Joe Russo.
This segment featured some of the biggest stars of the MCU. There’s Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, James Marsden, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, and Tenoch Huerta Mejia.
Hayley Atwell also joined the panel, confirming she will return in the new film as Peggy Carter.
WATCH: Avengers: Doomsday trailer assembles Marvel’s biggest heroes against Doctor Doom
After all, the mid-credits scene in Avengers: Endgame showed that when it was time to return the infinity stones back where they belonged, Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers/Captain America went back in time and instead lived the life he wanted to have with Peggy.
Meanwhile, Jon Bernthal later on made a surprise appearance. This was to talk about his role as Frank Castle/The Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Black Panther 3 revealed
To cap off the panel, Black Panther 3 has been confirmed for December 15, 2028. Writer and director Ryan Coogler came out to the stage to introduce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther.
The Alien: Romulus actor will play Toussaint/T’Challa II, the son of the late Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa. In the third Black Panther film, his character will be all grown-up. Naturally, the events in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will make the transition and his on-screen “aging” a lot smoother.
What this means is Letitia Wright’s Shuri is preparing to step down as the Black Panther. Doomsday will be among her final battles wearing the suit.
Winston Duke’s M’Baku, who is the King of Wakanda in the current events of the MCU, will also play an integral part in setting up T’Challa II for the throne — be it through a traditional Wakandan ritual for the leadership or through other means.
Entertainment
Resident Evil movie reboot finally gets a scary trailer
Can you spot the Easter eggs for longtime fans?
After briefly losing its way in the middling fifth and sixth entries, the Resident Evil series rediscovered its way back to the survival horror genre with the seventh entry onwards. However, the series doesn’t have the best reputation in Hollywood with its lackluster reviews. Now, the Hollywood series wants to right the ship with the upcoming reboot, simply titled Resident Evil.
Much like the gaming franchise’s renaissance, the upcoming film heads to the survival horror genre with a frightful caper. Medical courier Bryan (Austin Abrams) is tasked with delivering a vital organ to somewhere outside Raccoon City. Along the way, he runs over a rabid woman, who just disappears when he steps out to check.
Forced to seek help at a nearby shack, he finds himself in a struggle for survival when he discovers monstrous beings lurking around. It gets worse when he returns to the city and finds it overrun with the zombie outbreak.
The trailer has a few Easter eggs, including a typewriter, one of the most traditional ways that the game series uses to save games. Director Zach Cregger (Weapons) promises that the movie itself will have more Easter eggs for longtime fans of the series.
Resident Evil will premiere in theaters on September 18.
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