🌱 **Can We All Just Accept Puberty?** 🌱
Okay, let’s get real for a second. A year ago in sex ed, I was surprised by how disgusted everyone was about puberty. I mean, we’ve all been through it. From our first cringy crushes to awkward body changes, it’s a part of growing up that we can’t escape! 🤷♂️ But why the disgust?
Think about it: we came into this world in a pretty messy way! We all started from the same place – slipping out of our moms’ bodies, and yet somehow discussing puberty makes people squirm. Here are a few thoughts on why this discomfort happens and how we can change that narrative:
- **Fear of Change**: Puberty means change. For many, it brings anxiety about self-image, relationships, and sexual identity. It’s like a rollercoaster of emotions! 🎢
- **Social Stigma**: Society often shrouds discussions about puberty in secrecy, labeling them as “awkward” or “gross.” This silence can make us feel isolated. 🤐
- **Lack of Education**: If sex ed classes focus more on the mechanics without addressing feelings or experiences, students may walk away feeling even more uncomfortable. 🏫
So how can we tackle this discomfort and help everyone just accept puberty? Here are some ideas:
- **Open Conversations**: Let’s create spaces where we can talk openly about our experiences. Share your stories! It helps to know we’re not alone. 💬
- **Normalize the Discussion**: Use social media platforms to make discussions about puberty less taboo. Imagine being able to scroll through posts that say, “Hey, puberty is awkward, but it’s normal!” 📱✨
- **Inclusive Education**: Schools should include comprehensive sexual education that fosters understanding and acceptance of the changes we all go through. Maybe suggest some interactive sessions or workshops? 📚🤓
✨ **What are your thoughts? Can we all just accept puberty? Have you had any experiences that changed how you feel about it? What advice do you have for others going through it?** ✨
Let’s turn this discomfort into a conversation! Here’s to embracing those awkward years together! 🥳
For more support, check out Planned Parenthood and KidsHealth.
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(Edit: Made the joke clearer, lol)
Cause they are normal 13 year olds, it’s normal to be disgusted. They usually will become more mature about it in the future. You are expecting kids not to be kids.
Idk people think it’s cool to be like “EWWWW LMAO HAHA DICK PUCTURE HAHA VAGINA DIAGRAM” idk why but it’s whatever they’ll grow out of it i think…
I’m mostly desensitised to all of it but every1 when i was in sex Ed found it weird and I was thinking “wtf is wrong w yall?”
for me, personally i see it as a phase. when i was in 6th grade we also tackled sex ed in class and i can tell you everyone in the room was grossed out and they were all making these expressions of disgust lol. they’ll most likely grow out of it eventually once the time comes (hopefully)
Sex ed was fine for us. Some people laughed and made jokes and stuff but nobody was disgusted.
honestly in a year or two people will start to behave more maturely! you’re 13 it’s normal for young teens to be a bit immature surrounding those topics
No
We don’t even have sex ed here 💀 , I just learned it all by myself lol
because we’re kids and kids are idiots
its no ideal but cant do anything about it
i dont find puberty that bad
my reason is gender dysphoria
Can’t, but definitely understand everyone being disgusted about it. I feel like an extremely large factor in it being so weird is clothes. I don’t think I need to elaborate.
As a 13 yo, I honestly just think its hilarious to watch my classmates and friends freak out, and that’s why I’m wheezing in the corner, also, the lesson plans haven’t been great for this in awhile for me, so I’m laughing to distract myself from my internal rage 🙂
Idk