All About Barefaced

Sex-positive people who want to have fun while normalizing conversations about sex and sexuality. 

People who are against masturbation, gender non-conformity, and various sexual orientations probably won’t like playing Barefaced. Also, those who think “abstinence only” sex education is the ideal way to go (even though research shows it’s harmful and ineffective). 

You won’t be asked to reveal anything too private, but if you’re not used to having open conversations about sex and sexuality it may feel strange at first. The more you play, the easier it gets.

Barefaced is an educational game designed to encourage sexual health and well being. It’s more appropriate than what kids are exposed to online!

Nope. Most kids won’t bring up sex and sexuality on their own. It can be a difficult subject to talk about, even with permission. Playing Barefaced is an easy way to break the ice.

The 2014 CDC School Health Profile reported less than 1/2 of all high schools and only 1/5 of all middle schools in the US teach all 16 essential sex education topics recommended by the CDC. Research shows parents and caregivers can be the most ideal sex educators for their kids because they can respond to their questions and individual needs.

No. Research shows that adolescents who have consistent, open conversations with their parents about sex are less likely to be sexually active at a young age and more likely to act responsibly when they feel ready.

Try getting creative by choosing a card as a conversation starter. You could temporarily omit cards and work up to them. Or, just leave the game out. Sometimes playing with friends helps too.

“Barefaced” means shameless. Being shameless can be good or bad, depending on the context. The Barefaced logo hangs on a wall. Break down that wall, and the sky’s the limit!