Games for Adolescent Reproductive Health: An International Handbook

The handbook outlines how games can be used to provide youth with information and skills about sex and sexuality to protect them from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), AIDS, unwanted pregnancy, abortion, rape, and emotional and physical violence. It includes contributions from adolescent health experts around the world, including relevant theory, 45 games to play, card sets to photocopy and cut out, and tips on how to create your own games.

"...teaching about reproductive health education is not always easy. It includes talking about bodies, sex, and sexuality, which takes preparation and courage. The topics can seem personal and even embarrassing to many of us. And youth don't always seem interested in focusing on the “distant” health consequences of their actions."

"Games get people to relax; generate an upbeat mood; challenge players to embrace the subject matter; keep the energy level high throughout a "lesson;" encourage participation and input from everyone; suit diverse learners; and are often free or inexpensive. The only limits to games are time and imagination."

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