Birth
Control
Birth Control Matching Game
ID 51273040
Instructions
Purpose: This game will provide basic information on 6 of the most commonly used birth
control options and provide an opportunity to discuss birth control.
Game: (15-20 minutes)
Materials:
• 6 birth control option picture cards
• 6 birth control option statements
Facilitator:
• Hand out the birth control statement cards to 6 participants.
• Have the six picture cards visible to participants either taped to the wall, on a table or held
by facilitator.
• Have the participant read one of the statement cards and ask participants which picture
matches the description.
• Allow participants a chance to talk about the various options and if they would like to share
their experiences and thoughts about the various birth control options.
• Remember everyone may not have the same preferences or experiences.
• Remind the group that birth control is a personal choice.
Note: Only the six most common birth control methods are included as part of the game. For
that reason other methods such as the NuvaRing, Birth Control Patch etc., are not
included.
Facilitator Answer Key
Clue 1:
• Packaged together in groups of 21 or 28
• Swallow one per day, at the same time each day
• Contains hormones
• Need a prescription from your health provider
Answer: Birth control pills
Clue 2:
• Usually made of thin latex
• Insert into the vagina up to 4 hours before penis-vagina sex
• Creates a barrier so the sperm can’t get into the uterus
• Can usually get them at a community health centre or online. Some pharmacies carry them
Answer: Internal condom
Clue 3:
• These can be used after penis-vagina sex if you suspect a chance of pregnancy
• Use as soon as possible after sex; up to 5 days after
• These are hard on your stomach, so only use as a last option and gets lots of rest
• You don’t need a prescription, and can buy these at many pharmacies or get them at a
Community Health Centre
Answer: Emergency contraceptive pill
Facilitator Answer Key
Clue 4:
• A small device that is placed into the uterus
• Can be hormone-based or copper-based
• Lasts between 3 and 5 years
• Must be inserted by a health care provider, and may be expensive
Answer: IUD
Clue 5:
• Need one dose every three months
• Contains hormones
• A health care provider must inject this into your hip, so you usually need to make an
appointment each time
Answer: Birth control shot
Clue 6:
• Usually made of thin latex
• Fits over the penis and keeps sperm from entering the uterus
• Can usually get them at a community health centres, online, or at many pharmacies
Answer: External condom
Clue 1
• Packaged together in groups of 21 or 28
• Swallow one per day, at the same time each day
• Contains hormones
• Need a prescription from your health provider
Clue 2
• Usually made of thin latex
• Insert into the vagina up to 4 hours before
penis-vagina sex
• Creates a barrier so the sperm can’t get into
the uterus
• Can usually get them at a community health
centre or online. Some pharmacies carry them
Clue 3
• These can be used after penis-vagina sex if you
suspect a chance of pregnancy
• Use as soon as possible after sex; up to 5 days after
• These are hard on your body, so only use as a last
option and gets lots of rest
• You don’t need a prescription, and can buy these at
many pharmacies or get them at a Community
Health Centre
Clue 4
• A small device that is placed into the uterus
• Can be hormone-based or copper-based
• Lasts between 3 and 5 years
• Must be inserted by a health care provider
and may be expensive
Clue 5
• Need one dose every three months
• Contains hormones
• A health care provider must inject this into
your hip, so you usually need to make an
appointment each time
Clue 6
• Usually made of thin latex
• Fits over the penis and keeps sperm from
entering the uterus
• Can usually get them at a community health
centres, online, or at many pharmacies
