A Classroom Demonstration to Communicate Vulnerability of Contracting a Sexually Transmitted Disease

Communicating the likelihood of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an important objective for instructors teaching particular psychology courses. This article describes a classroom demonstration for stimulating consideration of personal vulnerability for contracting an STD during one's lifetime. The demonstration utilizes class participation, holds student interest, stimulates subsequent class discussion, and has resulted in generally positive feedback from students.