Forget about solving “whodunnit” in the billiards room or playing around with being a real estate tycoon. A must-see, and perhaps most important board game this year, is about menopause. Yes, for the first time, more than 40 symptoms of menopause are the basis for unique and thought-provoking board games.
Menopause: Board Game Start to match the world’s menopause date (18th (October) and created by intimate wellness brand Intimina alongside gynecological specialist GP Dr. Susanna Unsworth, who raised much needed awareness of menopause and addressed the taboos surrounding it.
In a board game suitable for all ages, players race from start to finish, answering menopause questions along menopause. Using uterine tokens, players move across the game board in turn. This is similar to changes in estrogen levels during menopause. The question card quizzes players on many different symptoms and has answers and explanations to help people learn as they play.
This is because a new study reveals that there are 10 adults (12%) who are not sure they know what menopause is. This number jumps to the fifth (17%), specifically for men. Additionally, over a third (34%) of those asked asked said they didn’t know what menopause was or what it entailed.
Intimina’s study also showed that the number of symptoms associated with menopause is highly underestimated. On average, respondents said they had 11 symptoms of menopause, but the reality is that there are over 40. I was worried and didn’t know that more than one in every 10 men who voted for had symptoms of menopause.
A surprising lack of knowledge about menopause is also behind the quarter (25%) of surveyed participants. One in seven (14%) believe they cannot have sex while experiencing menopause.
It is well documented that people experiencing menopause need more support in the workplace. Additionally, over two-thirds (68%) of those surveyed by IntiNINA agree that people should receive menopause sensitivity and awareness training in the workplace. With this in mind, Intimina has partnered with the launch of the board game, providing free information to access the menopause platform at will and provide dynamic online workplace training sessions. PositionPause is used Menopause: Board Game In upcoming training sessions and events.
Commented by Intimina spokesman Justine Pescher: “Menopause affects about half the population, but there is no adequate education and open dialogue surrounding it. Our survey widely agrees that only 13% of schools are taught about it, and should be a topic being discussed as part of workplace training. That’s why we crate. Menopause: Board Gamea game that not only teaches players about menopause, but also encourages conversations in normal, everyday settings. ”
Dr. Susanna Unsworth, gynecological expert at Intimina, adds: “It is clear that there are many misconceptions about menopause and its symptoms in both men and women. I’m pleased that Intimina created it. Menopause: Board Game As a tool to increase awareness and knowledge of processes that are overlooked and misunderstood. I look forward to seeing this world kickstart conversations from the post-menopause date. ”
Anne Stevens, co-founder of Positive Paus, said: All women and some members of the trans and non-binary communities are guaranteed to undergo menopause, but most lack basic awareness of signs and symptoms. Many people are unable to participate in the dots as they begin to experience the effects of perimenopausal variable hormones. When you open a conversation, menopause comes from the shadows. By normalizing what is often perceived as a negative process, it can be transformed positively. The better information we all get, the better it will be for everyone and benefit women’s health, relationships and employment. As we want to say, “Menopause is not the time of the month, it’s about having time in your life!”
“Menopause: Board Game It is the concept of genius for putting menopause topics into the workplace, making it positive, interactive, educational, and not scary! ”
In addition to the board games distributed to PositivePause, limited initial batches will be available from Intimina. To register your interest, please contact us by email [email protected]
