Game On! The Ultimate Sexuality Education Gaming Guide

Game On! is a guide with strategies that can be used to enhance a sexuality education program to ultimately improve understanding of sexuality and well-being. According to the World Health Organization, "sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.1" Providing appropriate education about sexuality and personal relationships is vital for people to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be sexually healthy. Game On! addresses some of the fundamental sexuality topics, with 19 lessons and a section of ready-to-use word puzzles covering content that is critical for sexual health promotion such as: communication, healthy relationships, anatomy, pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, decision-making and sexual health care. Each lesson has specific objectives in which participants will review or reinforce knowledge, practice skills or examine attitudes and beliefs that are intended to expand the comprehension of sexuality and/or sexual health. Educators are encouraged to select lessons that are most appropriate for their participants.… (more)