London (AFP) - British scouts are giving their centuries-old motto "be prepared" a new twist with the launch Tuesday of sexual education classes to help in the fight against high rates of sexually transmitted infection in the country.
The Association of the Scouts is the addition of learning about birds and the bees to its more traditional activities such as camping, canoeing and climbing.
The program, for scouts aged 14-18, is designed to encourage young people to learn more about relationships and sexual health "with their peers and the confidence of adults", said the group.
Called "My body, my choice", it includes a range of activities as a "condom quiz" and a game of cards "sexually transmitted infections".
The "game fluid exchange" uses plastic cups and food colouring to demonstrate how quickly fluid and infection can spread.
Britain is the sick man of Europe in the field of sexual health, with the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections and teenage pregnancies, according to official figures.
"We want to help young people become confident, talented up and aware," said Bear Grylls, scout leader and presenter of TV shows of adventure.
"We have only a single body, therefore respect and people will respect you."
The association said that Scout groups will be given material for the course but insists on the fact that individual Scout leaders can choose whether to run the program.
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