Pleasure is for every gender and sexuality–whether in life or the bedroom. Durex has been a long-time believer in pleasure for everyone. That’s why the world’s number one condom brand joined this year’s Pride Month festivities this June to stand as an LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Questioning Individuals) ally and to promote the advocacy of pride for all, pleasure for all.
This year, Durex held a series of Pride Month events to spread its message of inclusive pleasure and the importance of coming together in solidarity to support the LGBTQIA+ community.
The shining highlight of Durex’s Pride Month festivities is its participation at the Metro Manila Pride March and Festival at Circuit Event Grounds in Makati City on June 24. With the theme “Tayo ang Kulayaan,” this year’s Manila Pride March aims to embody the strength of the LGBTQIA+ community that is rooted in diversity.
As an event prime sponsor, Durex joined the Manila Pride March and Festival in its activities, including the Eduk Hangouts, a series of talks that will shed light and elaborate on various LGBTQIA+ issues, by providing pleasure leaflets and free condoms to attendees.
“Durex supports this year’s Pride March and encourages everyone to join the march to show our solidarity and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. We have always believed that sexual freedom of expression can come in many different forms, understanding the need to offer options for all individuals to feel seen, heard, and respected,” said Durex brand manager Camille Taguba. She added that the Manila Pride March and Festival is a chance to amplify this message even further.
Taguba said, “Durex’s participation in the Pride activities underscores the brand’s commitment to equip, educate, and liberate to unleash the open and curious’ true sexual selves. The brand will continue to prioritize its values of acceptance, diversity, and inclusivity now and in the years to come.”
Durex definitely demonstrated how pleasure is for everyone with its fabulous and iridescent “Pride For All, Pleasure For All” show, held at Apotheka in Makati City on June 22. A celebration of LGBTQIA+ excellence, the event featured a diverse lineup of only the best and most exciting artists and performers, including comedian Baus Rufo, and Marky, with Jer Dee and Celeste Lapida on the DJ decks.
Guests also enjoyed sickening eleganza and gag-worthy performances from genderfluid drag king Alpha Venti, drag performer and Drag Den Philippines contestant O-A, queer performer Nunoy Revlon, and Drag Race Philippines season 1’s Prince Marell and Marina Summers.
“For the longest time, Durex has been supporting the LGBTQ+ and enabling them to express their shade of pride and pleasure…loud and proud,” said host Baus Rufo.
Attendees joined the fun by incorporating their pride colors with their outfits at the event–no need to hide your gorgeous, fabulous selves here!
Missing out on the fun? You can still Wear Your Colors proudly with Durex on Tiktok–just like online content creators Lance Oca, Justine Pilarena, JM Yrreverre, and Killakushla! Come and shine with your pride on.
Durex is also offering special bundles this June. Purchase Durex products in select Watson’s branches to get limited edition merchandise to help you celebrate Pride!
