Play or Be Played: What Every Female Should Know about Men, Dating, and Relationships is a 224-page trade paperback book published by Touchstone in 2004. It is authored by Tariq "K-Flex" Nasheed and falls under the genres of family and relationships, self-help, psychology, and social science. The book aims to educate women on the dynamics of dating and relationships with men, providing insights on how to avoid being played and how to take control of their love lives.