Sex Ed, Monday [3-23] Third Period

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Steve looked perfectly composed this week. Except for his left eyebrow, which was half-singed off. "I'm sorry I couldn't be here last week, but I had an emergency to tend to. I hope Mr. Stark did all right and didn't traumatize anyone too much. I'd have found you a qualified teacher, but I was in a hurry and I figured he was the next best thing," Steve said wryly. "So, this week we're going to talk about sexual harassment. It's bad, don't do it." Steve passed around a handout. "This fact sheet discusses what is sexual harassment and what is not. Basically, if an action is unwelcome, it's sexual harassment. So, ask yourself, "Is this person acting like they want me to knock it off?" and if they are, apologize and leave them alone." Then he smiled. "That's it for this week. You have the rest of the period free. You can ask me any questions you may have, or just go take a nap or whatever it is teenagers do in their free time."

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Re: Talk to the Teacher

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"Yes, Alice," said Steve. "How can I help you?"

Re: Talk to the Teacher

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"It's a bit of a personal inquiry," she said, flushing slightly. "There's something concerning a friend, and I thought you might be capable of offering assistance."

Well. Leto was a friend, so it was concerning a friend, if one glanced at it sideways.

It was a shame Alice didn't know that 'I have a friend' was perhaps the most transparent phrase for asking such questions.

Re: Talk to the Teacher

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"Yes?" Steve asked. "What is your 'friend's' problem?" He was careful to make sure the quotation marks were not audible.

Re: Talk to the Teacher

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"It concerns ... class matters," she said, trying to seem unconcerned. Her friend's problem, after all. "Which are terribly helpful and informative, on what precautions are necessary for personal interactions. But only if one is mindful enough to use them, and it seems these two weren't."

Re: Talk to the Teacher

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Steve nodded. "I take it we're talking about contraception, then?"

Re: Talk to the Teacher

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"Indeed," she said primly. "I've been assured the other concerns pose no danger, in this particular circumstance. But I've no idea how concerned my friend should be, in that regard."

Re: Talk to the Teacher

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Steve nodded and went into Informative Teacher Phase. "Do you remember when we talked about emergency contraception? It's very effective. If it's been less than three days, your friend can go to the clinic and ask for Plan B. It may also be available over the counter at Turtle and Canary; I'm not sure, as I've never had need for it. It's only supposed to be available OTC if you're over eighteen, but this town doesn't seem to care about age laws in most other concerns, so probably your friend should be fine. If it's been less than five days, I believe there's an alternate method of emergency contraception, an IUD, but they'd definitely have to go to the clinic and talk to a professional about that. If it's been more than five days, well, I think it's pretty much a waiting game." He smiled sympathetically and asked, "Have I confused you yet?"

Re: Talk to the Teacher

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"I think I'm following," she said calmly. "The clinic may be less difficult than Turtle and Canary, as many of the employees there are students, and that may be somewhat awkward, in her position. Have you any idea ... that is to say: if one was waiting, would the odds be against her?"

Re: Talk to the Teacher

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"I really couldn't tell you what the odds of pregnancy from a single encounter are, off the top of my head," Steve admitted. "It's kind of a gamble. Some people try for months, some people have sex once and get lucky. Or unlucky, depending on your view."

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"Quite," she said. "It's all a matter of perspective, after all."

She gave him a faint smile and bowed her head, solemnly. "I thank you for the information."

Re: Talk to the Teacher

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"You're very welcome, Alice," Steve said. "And I hope it helps your friend," he added, since they were talking about a friend here. "You can tell them they're welcome to talk to me at any time. I have office hours on Wednesday, although I'm afraid I've become rather lax about actually attending them." He smiled.