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In 2005, BAK, Inc. developed S.H.A.R.E. (Sexual Health and Responsible Education) to bring awareness to all people regardless of age, race, religion, economic standing, or sexual orientation regarding sexual health issues.  The goal of S.H.A.R.E. is to re-teach the idea of sex ed and make each person responsible for his or her actions relating to sexual health.  Everyone has a “life path” they wish to follow and actions can cause one to be derailed from that path.  S.H.A.R.E. teaches awareness of those actions that can create problems.  It’s then up to each individual to decide how they will act in those situations.

The program that S.H.A.R.E. delivers is open and honest, non-judgmental and very informative.  Some situations discussed can be uncomfortable for those in attendance for various reasons.  Some people may have been faced with scenarios presented or know others dealing with pain over circumstances.  Again, no judgment is made and no one is singled out.  The idea is to bring awareness to the effects of each decision made regarding our sexual lives.

BethAnn Karmeisool teaches all seminars.  Ms. Karmeisool has a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan and is a certified sexual health educator who has dedicated her life to encourage responsible behavior. She has owned and operated S3 Safe Sex Store since its creation in 1995, dealing first hand with issues concerning our youth.  In 2000, she won the most honored award as Businessperson of the Year from M.A.P.P., the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project, for her efforts in outreach education.  Each seminar is age and audience appropriate and can be tailored to any organization’s individual needs.

• Seminars usually take 1 ½ hour to 2 hours depending on audience size and participation.
• The cost is $450. 
• Provide an area comfortable for participants and a table for presentation materials.
• If appropriate for the group, give-a-ways are provided at no additional charge. 

The following comments were written by people that have attended Beth Karmeisool's out-reach programs. Drawing from professional and personal experience, the programs provide sexual health and responsible education to people in a fun, non-judgmental manner.

"I think it is wonderful that our community has a resource like the S3: Safe Sex Store and Beth Karmeisool. Not only does having such a store send a message that safe sex is important but it brings the whole issue of sexuality out of the closet and into the mainstream." Washtenaw County News

"I would highly recommend Beth Karmeisool for any kind of programming or projects that are needed in the areas of HIV/AIDS, STD/STI's, and/or human sexuality. She brings a load of energy and enthusiasm with her." Candice Moench, Deputy Director, M.A.P.P. Midwest Aids Prevention Project

"I just wanted to thank you for coming to do your presentation at my sorority last night. The information you shared with the girls is priceless and the way in which the information was relayed was very effective. Your lively personality held everyone's attention and allowed us to relate to what you said - you talked to us, not at us." Anonymous, Delta Phi Epsilon Risk Management