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Cougar SEXpert Station

ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Sexual Health & STI Prevention Initiative

Empowering Students With Knowledge, Access, and Support - ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) is expanding its sexual health education and STI prevention efforts  with a new initiative - Cougar SEXpert Station. Our goal is to ensure every student has access to accurate information, confidential testing, and stigma‑free support.

This initiative strengthens our commitment to promoting sexual health as a core part of student wellbeing, academic success, and equity on campus. Beginning in Spring 2026, students will see the Cougar SEXpert Station — a mobile, student‑staffed outreach cart designed to bring sexual health education directly to high‑traffic areas on campus.

At monthly info stops, students can access:

• STI screening recommendations
• Safer sex supplies
• Family planning resources
• Information about free or low‑cost testing
• Peer‑led conversations and support

Cougar SEXpert Station on Campus

The Cougar SEXpert Station is modeled after successful programs at UC Davis "Love Lab" and ÌÇÐÄÉÙŮ’s own Cougar Care Network, both of which have shown high engagement and positive student feedback.

Cougar SEXpert Station runs from 12 - 2 PM on:

• Tuesday, January 27th
• Thursday, February 5th
• Tuesday, February 10th
• Thursday, February 12th 
• Tuesday, February 17th
• Thursday, February 26th
• Thursday, March 5th
• Tuesday, March 10th
• Thursday, March 19th
• Thursday, March 26th – Wellness Fair
• Thursday, April 9th
• Thursday, April 16th
• Thursday, April 30th
• Tuesday, May 5th

What We Offer: Year‑Round STI Education

Our HOPE & Wellness Center provides inclusive, culturally responsive sexual health education throughout the academic year. Education is delivered through:

STI Testing at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®

STI testing is available to all enrolled students through SHCS. Testing is:

• Provided by licensed medical professionals
• Confidential and supportive
• Available by appointment
• Low‑cost, with fees ranging from $6–$50 depending on the test

We also partner with Vista Community Clinic (VCC) to offer free, confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing on campus once a month.

Many students face financial or confidentiality barriers when using insurance. Our initiative aims to reduce these barriers by increasing awareness of free or low‑cost options, including FamilyPact.

Student FAQs about Sexual Health

• What is the Sexual Health & STI Prevention Initiative?
  This initiative is a year‑long effort led by Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) to expand sexual health education, increase access to STI testing, and reduce stigma around sexual health on campus. It includes peer‑led outreach, monthly Cougar SEXpert Station activations, workshops, digital campaigns, and expanded testing awareness.
• What is the Cougar SEXpert Station?

  The Cougar SEXpert Station is a mobile outreach cart staffed by trained peer educators. It pops up monthly across campus to provide:

  • STI screening recommendations
  • Safer sex supplies
  • Family planning resources
  • Information about free or low‑cost testing
  • Peer‑led conversations in a relaxed, judgment‑free setting

  It’s designed to meet students where they are and make sexual health information easy to access.

• Who can get STI testing at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®?

  All currently enrolled ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® students who have paid the university health fee can access STI testing through SHCS. Depending on the STI test, there will be lab fees that students will need to pay. 

  Pregnancy testing is FREE at SHCS. 

• How much does STI testing cost?
  Testing fees vary by test type and typically range from $6 to $50. Students with financial concerns can ask about low‑cost options or apply for FamilyPact, a FREE sexual and reproductive health services to low income men and women which may cover testing and supplies for eligible students.
• Is STI testing confidential?
  Yes. All STI testing through SHCS is confidential.
  Students who prefer not to use insurance (for privacy reasons) can request self‑pay options or explore free community resources.
• Are there free testing options?

  Yes. Through our partnership with Vista Community Clinic (VCC), students can access free, confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing on campus once a month during the academic year.
  
  Students can apply for FamilyPACT , a FREE sexual and reproductive health services to low income men and women to see if they qualify.

   

• Where can I get safer sex supplies?

  Free condoms, lube, dental dams, and other safer sex supplies are available:

  • At the Cougar SEXpert Station
  • In SHCS restrooms
  • At tabling events and workshops
  • Through peer educator outreach
• Who provides sexual health education on campus?

  Education is delivered by:

  • Professional health educators
  • Trained peer health educators
  • SHCS medical providers
• What kinds of workshops or presentations are offered?

  SHCS offers:

  • Peer‑led sexual health workshops
  • In‑class presentations
  • Custom workshops for student organizations and departments
  • One‑on‑one sexual and reproductive health education
• How will I hear about upcoming events or testing opportunities?

  Students can stay updated through:

  • , , , and Facebook
  • The SHCS website
  • Cougar SEXpert Station pop‑ups
  • Flyers and posters around campus

  • Peer educator outreach

• Do you provide birth control at SHCS?
  Yes, SHCS does offer birth control methods at no or low cost to students. We offer the following below:
  

  • Condoms 
  • Oral contraceptives or birth control pills
  • Morning after pill (ECP) - FREE limited supply
  • Depo-provera shot
  • Vaginal Ring 
  • Intra-uterine contraception or IUC 
  • Implant 

  Students must meet with a clinician for an evaluation and the birth control prescription. Some birth control is FREE or at low cost while others may be more expensive. The clinician will go over all of your options.
  
  Please visit SHCS Medical Services for more information about our sexual and reproductive health services.