STI True or False Game

Quick Answer: The STI True or False Game is a health education quiz in which players decide whether statements about sexually transmitted infections are true or false and then discuss the correct answer. Teachers use the STI true or false game in relationships and sex education with older students.

How the True or False Format Works

Myths about sexually transmitted infections spread easily among young people, and a true-or-false format tackles them head on. Players read a statement, for example that an infection always causes symptoms, or that condoms reduce the risk of transmission, commit to an answer and then hear the explanation. Having to choose first makes students notice the gap between what they assumed and what is correct, and the discussion that follows is where most of the learning happens.

Statements in quizzes of this kind typically cover how STIs are passed on, the fact that many infections produce no symptoms, how condoms reduce risk, when and where to get tested, vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis B, and the difference between infections that are cured with treatment and those that are managed long term. The exact statements are not listed here, so teachers should review them against their own curriculum before use.

The image file associated with this listing refers to a French-language edition. A quiz only works if every student can read the statements easily, so the language of the edition supplied matters.

Using the Game in Lessons

• Opening a sex education unit by finding out what students already believe about STIs
• Team quiz rounds, with each answer followed by a short explanation
• Revision after lessons on contraception and safer sex
• Youth-group and peer-education sessions led by trained facilitators

Facilitation Notes

• Agree ground rules first: no personal questions, respectful language and the right to pass.
• Check each statement against current national health guidance before use, as advice on testing and treatment changes over time.
• Keep an anonymous question box for issues students prefer not to raise aloud.
• Tell students where they can get confidential advice, testing and treatment locally.

Specifications

Why Choose LabEquip

Schools, colleges and health educators choose quiz games because they make a sensitive topic easier to talk about. LabEquip lists this game with other teaching resources in General Lab Products, the contraception poster covers related content for display, and edition details can be confirmed via the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is the STI True or False Game suitable for?

The listing gives no age rating. STI education is normally taught to older secondary students and young adults within a planned relationships and sex education programme, so review the statements against your school policy first.

Is the game medical advice?

No. It is an educational resource that corrects common misconceptions. Anyone with a concern about an infection should speak to a doctor, nurse or sexual health clinic, which can offer testing and treatment.

Why use a true or false format rather than a worksheet?

Committing to an answer before hearing the explanation makes misconceptions visible and memorable. It also lets quieter students take part through a team decision without having to state personal views.

What common myths does a quiz like this address?

Typical examples are that you can always tell if someone has an infection, that STIs only affect certain groups of people, and that the contraceptive pill protects against infection. Each is false, and the explanations show why.

How can teachers handle difficult questions during the game?

Answer factually and briefly, turn personal questions into general ones, and use an anonymous question box for anything better handled later. Having the school nurse or a health professional available for follow-up helps.

Can the game be used with mixed groups?

Yes, and mixed groups often hear useful perspectives from each other. Some teachers run single-sex sessions first with younger groups. In either case, set clear ground rules at the start.

Last Updated: September 2026