Sex Ed, Wednesday, Period 2, Class #4

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"Good morning," Edward said. "I hope everyone got through this weekend safely. Today we are discussing puberty." He talked for a few minutes about the biological changes that cause puberty and the results for both boys and girls.

"Since puberty can be very different for boys and girls, we are going to split up for the remainder of the class period. I had hoped my sister Alice would be here today to talk to the girls, but she was unable to make it. Fortunately, Miss Bennet has graciously agreed to talk to you, ladies. Since you girls outnumber us, you remain here and she'll be with you in just a moment. I hope you will take this chance to ask her any questions you would not feel comfortable discussing with me.

"Boys, we'll go to the room next door and have our discussion. All of you - if there are any questions you don't feel comfortable bringing up today, please remember that the question box is available to you as well."

Edward gestured for the boys to follow him from the room.

[OOC: Syllabus and OOC info. A note on last week's class and what to do if you feel uncomfortable with material discussed here.

Links may be NWS due to content.

OCD coming up! And much thanks to pairoffineeyes for helping out here.]

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Er. Hormonally?

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Amber Atkins

Classroom chatter

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Boys are leaving, girls are staying, talk happens.

Re: Classroom chatter

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Puberty? Amber seriously thought her body was as good as it was going to get. She wondered what it would be like if she had bigger boobs, like Inara.

Okay, she chuckled to herself, she already knew that, and knew it was great.

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Kaylee...was pretty sure she was done growing. At least, all...that stuff-wise.

Good god, if there was more to come, she was actually kinda scared.

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Oh, Gwen knew all about puberty. Since this was her second time through and all.

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[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

Wow, Joan felt like she was in middle school again, having separate puberty talks.

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Chuck wanted to facepalm when he learned what today was going to be about. This class was getting more ridiculous every week.

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Seriously, they were talking about puberty again, like back in sixth grade? At least it seemed less likely to completely piss Claire off than last week's class, she thought as she slumped down in her seat.

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Meg yawned, opened her laptop and started browsing the various news websites.

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Kevin couldn't think about puberty without thinking of Derrick, his first love. That had been an awkward and gangly process of discovery.

Maybe he would share that with the rest of the boys.

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Blair was glad that Ms. Bennett was taking care of this portion of the class. She at least seemed to know what she was talking about.

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Tosh wasn't going to take notes this time. She knew all about this already.

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Marco had already slept through this class before - possibly more than once - and looked ready to do so again. Or possibly bolt from the room.

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[ashockingbitch]

Puberty? Crazy teacher man did know they were in high school, right?

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Molly tried very, very hard not to roll her eyes at the lecture.

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Ah, yes. Puberty. The time of Cal's life when he started looking less like Cleopatra and more like his dead grandfather, and had to fake a period just to avoid scary doctor visits.

Yet another riveting chapter in his life, although, he had to admit, the division of the class intrigued him probably more than he should have. He was a part of the girls-only puberty lesson back in junior high, so now a taste of the other side...

Girls! Puberty Talk with Miss Bennet

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Too bad Alice had to stay in Forks to deal with Jasper. But we're very lucky that Miss Bennet agreed to help out. (Please wait for Miss Bennet to ping in.)

Re: Girls! Puberty Talk with Miss Bennet - Part One

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"Good morning, class," Miss Bennet said, entering the room briskly and nodding to the girls. "Some of you may know me from Literature class. My name is Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Your instructor, Mr. Cullen, requested that I assist in today's lecture, as he felt some of the topics might be of a sensitive nature and be uncomfortable to discuss as a male tutor with female pupils."

"This week, we are, of course, to be discussing ..." She glanced at the desk, looking for the notes she would presume he had left for his sister, Alice, who was unable to attend. She lifted a sheet of paper, smiled at them, and skimmed it. Her eyes widened as words and phrases leaped out at her.

"Puberty," she said, weakly.

Please hold one moment while the very proper Miss Elizabeth Bennet attempts to regain her composure.

Re: Girls! Puberty Talk with Miss Bennet - Part Two

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"Yes. Of course. Puberty. What else should we be discussing?" She was recovering valiantly, or at least attempting as much. "Now. You are all young ladies, I would presume, and therefore have already ... noticed many of the ... topics which will constitute our lecture for today. Puberty. Is where a young girl progresses into a young lady. It is not spoken of, in cultured societies, as it is seen as vulgar, but this is an educational lecture and so some impropriety must be forgiven. Therefore. Puberty."

If Miss Bennet where the sort of individual to drink, one might say she was needing a rather stiff shot at the moment.

"Well. As one makes those gradual changes, one may notice ... oddities. In one's form and carriage. One may begin to curve, unexpectedly, where previously one was very slim and boyish. One may begin to wear a corset, under one's dress, to support one's figure, and the ... curves which may require support. One becomes taller, and hopefully one walks with a more elegant gait."

"One would presume that all of you are, indeed, experiencing your ... monthly courses (http://familysurvey.com/teen/sexual_health/girls/menstrual_problems.html)," Miss Bennet said, a spot of color appearing on each cheek. "One may be somewhat unpleasant during that time, as one feels rather inconvenienced and possibly quite ill. One must remember, as a lady, to keep as cheery a countenance as possible, though I recommend avoiding those who vex you and relying heavily on tea. If you have not experienced your monthly courses, one recommends a visit to a kindly doctor who might determine the cause, although some individuals begin theirs at a later time than others."

She squinted at the notes again. "I shall have to assume that 'tampons' is some new phrasing of which I am unaware. Do note that there are sources which reassure you that your virtue is intact (http://familysurvey.com/teen/sexual_health/girls/virgin.html) despite their usage. Terribly reassuring, that. They seem to relate to 'periods.' One hopes commas, likewise, have their virtue untouched."

"One should also ... examine (http://familysurvey.com/teen/sexual_health/girls/bse.html) one's ... self frequently, though I cannot imagine why. At any regard, please do so, as it seems to be important." She looked around the room again, feeling somewhat faint. "I believe this is where I am to ask if you have questions?"

Boys! Puberty Talk with Mr. Cullen

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Edward spoke to the boys about erections (http://familysurvey.com/teen/sexual_health/guys/normal_erections.html), wet dreams (http://familysurvey.com/teen/expert/sex_health/expert_wet_dreams.html), how to do a testicular self-examination (http://familysurvey.com/teen/sexual_health/guys/tse.html), talked a little bit about body hair and hygiene (http://familysurvey.com/teen/your_body/take_care/hygiene_basics.html) and finally talked about if your penis is normal (http://familysurvey.com/teen/sexual_health/guys/penis.html).

"Is there anything else I can clear up for you?" he asked.

[You can react to the lecture and ask questions here. Discussion with each other is definitely encouraged.]

Re: Boys! Puberty Talk with Mr. Cullen

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"Have you ever had a wet dream?" Kevin asked, leaning back in his seat, arms crossed.

Talk to the TAs

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Once they ping in. Joan is in Miss Bennet's room; Marco in Mr. Cullen's room.

Re: Talk to the TAs

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Joan still thought it was silly that they were split up, but she was around.

Talk to Miss Bennet

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Once she pings in. If you'd like to speak to her after class.

Re: Talk to Miss Bennet

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Miss Bennet is here. Miss Bennet is promising herself very diligently to never take upon favors for other instructors again.

Talk to Mr. Cullen

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He's with the boys for this class but he'll stick around and be available for the girls to talk to, as well.

OOC

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Links should be impartial viewpoints this week.