Voice Game a.k.a. "The Yelling Vagina Game"

Objective(s) & Context

Demystify sex words.
Encourage assertion of voice and general empowerment.
Promote laughter and fun.

This activity can be used as an Icebreaker for topics related to sexuality, and sexual health. This activity can help promote discussion of sexuality and sexual health in a fun and familiar way.

Duration

10 minutes

Group Size

As many that are in the group

Age Group

12 +

Skills

Communication skills

Format(s) & Technique(s)

Game

Materials

None

Facilitation Tips

This activity will get loud. Make sure you are in a space that can allow for loud voices and “explicit” words.

You may want to do a check in with the girls to see if saying certain sex-related words offends their beliefs.
Let groups get silly about talking about sex if they need to.
Mirroring the language that the participants use to describe sex acts is the most non-judgmental and empowering way to proceed in a given activity. For example, if they say blowjob, you say blowjob; if they say pussy, you say pussy.
Using only clinical terms (cunnilingus, intercourse, names of anatomy) tends to distance the facilitator from the group. It also makes sex and talking about sex seem either shameful or medical.

Leading the Activity: Steps to Take

Part 1 (5 minutes)

Inform participants that they will repeat the exercise until they get bored!
Tell participants to take turns saying any word. Ask them to start from the quietest voice they can muster, with each participant increasing the volume every time they echo the word. For example: Participant A whispers “cat,” participant B says “cat” just a little louder, etc. The loudest person wins that round!
The second round is the same, except that you will ask a participant to begin the round with a “sex word” or body part. Repeat a round with a “sex word” or body part word.
Using the suggested questions listed below, debrief the process with the participants.