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screwyoumarvel ([personal profile] screwyoumarvel) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2009-02-02 02:45 am
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Sex Ed, Monday [2-2] Third Period

"Let's talk about pregnancy," Steve said, beaming at his class. "Pregnancy is how--barring crazy witches or mad scientists--new life is created. Now, half of you--again, barring crazy witches or mad scientists--will never be pregnant. For that, you should thank your God. Yes, it is a miraculous process, but it is not a fun process, and definitely not one that should be undertaken by teenagers. Ahem."

"Generally speaking, women are able to conceive around five days per twenty-eight day menstrual cycle." Why yes, Steve was turning quite pink. "As I mentioned previously, if you're pre-modern, your best bet as far as birth control goes is to figure out when those days are using a fertility chart and avoid intercourse during that period. Now we're going to watch a short film on conception."

Once the film was over, Steve continued talking. "Some early indicators of pregnancy include a missed period, swollen or tender, um, breasts, fatigue, morning sickness, which can actually happen at any time of the day, and needing to um, urinate often. There are other possible explanations for all of these symptoms, but if you're experiencing more than one of them, it might be a good idea to purchase a pregnancy test or make an appointment with your doctor. As soon as you find out you're pregnant, it's important to stop smoking and drinking alcohol and, horrifying as this may sound, cut out caffeine.

"Pregnancy is generally divided into three three-month periods, or trimesters. During the first trimester, all of the indicators of early pregnancy mentioned above are experienced, along with mood swings, headaches, backaches, and food cravings--hence the stereotype of 'pickles and ice cream.' During the second trimester some of those symptoms will go away, to be replaced by the abdomen expanding, which changes balance, and shortness of breath. The third trimester basically entails walking around with a watermelon strapped to your stomach while suffering from heartburn, sore feet, and hemorrhoids. At the end of it you do get a baby, though. Gentlemen, your role during all of this is to do whatever the woman wants you to do. Full stop. Now we're going to watch the least horrifying video about childbirth I could find."

When the video was complete, Steve said, "You're welcome to take the rest of the class to discuss why you're absolutely not going to become teen pregnancy statistics."

((Videos and links not necessarily SFW.))

Re: Discuss!

[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 02:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"No," he said, frowning. "I'm just not going to do that sort of thing."

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Again there is Jamie with a doubtful look.

"Okay then... let's make it interesting," he said with a grin.

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"...how?" Ned asked, missing the doubtful look but fearing that this would not go well for him.

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"Let's make a bet," Jamie said. "Because honestly I don't you could last over a month."

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Uh." Ned could already feel the glare coming from Kaylee and she wasn't even in the class. "You want to bet with me on my private life?"

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey, you're the one making ridiculous declarations," Jamie said. "I'm just seeing if you have the willpower to stick to it."

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's not ridiculous," Ned said, shrugging. "It's just...impulsive is maybe a better word."

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay fine," Jamie said. "So you're saying you're being impulsive and will have sex again."

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm not saying anything but I don't want to make bets!" Ned said nervously.

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay," Jamie said shaking his head and looking disappointed. "It's just so sad to see kids these days not sticking with their impulsive convictions."

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"I still won't have it for a few days to do my own research, if that helps," he tried.

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Research on what?" Jamie asked. "Didn't this class cover birth control?"

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"I...like to double check," Ned said slowly.

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well if you're that serious about it, surgery is always an option."

Jamie was just teasing now.

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"No, it's not!" Ned said hurriedly.

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, geez Ned," Jamie said trying to keep a straight face. "How serious are you about this?"

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not serious enough to let someone do surgery on me," he said, shifting in his seat.

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 04:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"Should we watch the birthing video again and see how you feel the second time around?" Jamie teased.

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"No!" Ned said, eyes wide. "I don't want to watch the video, I don't want surgery."

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"I hear the surgery isn't that bad," Jamie said thoughtfully. "Maybe next week Mr. Rogers will show that video."

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"Why don't you get the surgery, then?" Ned asked.

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Because I want kids," Jamie said honestly. "Lots of them. Just not when I'm a teenager."

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, I might want that some day too," Ned said. "And I'd rather not get...surgery...down in that area."

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[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well there's always invitro," Jamie suggested. "You could always have a sample frozen and all that."

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[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2009-02-02 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Ned's face, a contorted picture of pain and confusion, was a good enough answer to Jamie's suggestion.