Physical card game could help to improve the communication between parents and children and minimize the discomfort surrounding sex education
Desk research
We began by conducting desk research and creating a problem statement. A number of reviews also found that programs that involved active skill-building for pupils, and which engaged health staff and parents in their delivery, were more likely to change pupils’ behaviour than those that remained solely school-based and focused on sharing information.
The final version was: How can we reduce the discomfort surrounding sex education in Spain?
Her biggest challenge was starting THE conversation, which caused some sort of awkwardness. Additionally, I conducted the in-depth interview with a parent, where we found a “diamond” — discomfort.
A card game
Why this solution?
Playful approach to the topic for the kids
It’s engaging for both parents and kids
It’s a physical product
It can be used offline
Cute little monsters throughout the game, are willing to help with explaining something about sex.
These monsters are genderless, which helps alleviate any potential discomfort.
The talk makes fun