Cares Sexual Wellness Services

10/08/2026

It's COCKTOBER! 🐓🍆

We're talking this October. Whether you have questions, are curious, or realize you've never thought about it much.

Sexual health is worth talking about. No shame, no judgment.

Have questions? Drop them below or DM. We'll answer them throughout the month.

Explore your s*xual health options 👉🔗enjoyings*x.org

09/16/2026

It's ! Bis*xual+ Awareness Week seeks to accelerate the acceptance of the bi+ (bis*xual, pans*xual, fluid, no label, q***r, etc.) community.

draws attention to the experiences, while also celebrating the resiliency of, the bis*xual+ community. Throughout , allies and bi+ people learn about the history, culture, community, and current policy priorities of bi+ communities.

Learn more here: https://glaad.org/biweek/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fglaad%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F710125282

09/14/2026

We hope to see you there!

*xualhealthmatters

Free STI testing is coming to campus! WMU’s Office of Health Promotion & Education is partnering with LGBT Student Services, Cares Sexual Wellness & Kalamazoo County Health Department to make testing accessible to students.

Stop by the tablers in the Student Center on 9/17 11a-2pm, while supplies last to drop in for testing. WMU students are invited to stop by to learn their status, connect with campus and community health resources, and support a healthier and safer WMU community!

**Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services will be giving $20 gift cards to the first 75 students in line at the testing site! Stop by early to get tested and grab yours while supplies last.**

09/14/2026

Studies have shown that HIV-positive people who maintain an undetectable viral load do not transmit the virus via s*x, a concept known as Undetectable Equals Untransmittable, or U=U.

09/08/2026

Cares had the opportunity to attend the State of Michigan HIV & STI Conference in Muskegon, and we were this close 🤏 to getting everyone in the photo. 😂

We enjoyed being around like-minded folks, learning together, and taking some time to bond as a team.

Throughout the conference, we heard different perspectives and shared knowledge surrounding HIV & STIs. Being in these spaces together helped us get on the same page, reflect, and think about how we can continue to better serve our communities.

Thank you, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services , for bringing us all together. 💛

08/31/2026

Understanding your s*xual health options, like PrEP
Helps you stay in control of your health while still enjoying s*x.

Because prevention doesn't have to get in the way of pleasure.

Learn more about PrEP 👉 enjoyings*x.org/prep
Or get started now 👉 heymistr.com/cares

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PrEP helps prevent HIV. When taken as prescribed, it can reduce the risk of getting HIV from s*x by about 99%.

Start online. Get PrEP delivered discreetly to your door.

PrEP is for ANYONE who wants another way to feel prepared and take care of their s*xual health.

Ready when the moment finds you.

👉 Get started today - heymistr.com/cares

08/25/2026

PrEP helps prevent HIV. When taken as prescribed, it can reduce the risk of getting HIV from s*x by about 99%.

Start online. Get PrEP delivered discreetly to your door.

PrEP is for ANYONE who wants another way to feel prepared and take care of their s*xual health.

Ready when the moment finds you.

👉 Get started today - heymistr.com/cares

08/24/2026

Celebrate Q***r Black Joy with OutFront Kalamazoo this weekend, 08/29, at Black Pride 🖤🌈

Cares will be there, tabling, answering questions, and sharing free goodies with our community.

Tickets here 👉https://outfrontkzoo.ludus.com/index.php

We hope to see you there!

08/24/2026

Today we celebrate the birth of Marsha P. Johnson and honor her legacy! 💖

Marsha P. Johnson was a Black transgender woman and activist and was a central figure in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, which ignited the LGBTQ rights movement. Born in 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Johnson moved to New York City’s Greenwich Village at age 17, where she found community among other LGBTQ individuals. Known for her vibrant personality, distinctive flower crowns, and colorful sense of style, Johnson became a beloved figure within the LGBTQ community and an enduring symbol of resistance against injustice.

Along with Sylvia Rivera, a Latina transgender activist, Johnson co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) in 1970, an organization dedicated to providing housing and support for homeless LGBTQ youth. STAR became one of the first LGBTQ organizations in the U.S. to focus specifically on transgender issues. It pioneered a legacy of advocacy for transgender and gender-nonconforming people who were often overlooked by mainstream gay rights organizations.