Sadly, issues like teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse, and HIV/Aids are real issues in the Mathare children's lives. So with the idea that knowledge is power, Audrey and I have undergone a project to teach sex education to as many of the students as possible before we leave in December. We have been conducting weekly seminars for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys. Audrey and I teach the girls section, and Timothy from the CHE Department has been wonderfully teaching the boys. At the end of the sessions, we have the students write anonymous questions* on paper so that we can answer them in front of the class. Some questions are cute, some are funny, and some are downright sad. Below are some of the most memorable inquiries from the girls:
*While the more explicit questions have been left off of this list, this blog is best suited for adults.
- Why do boys like doing sex with girls?
-Can you get AIDS from kissing?
- When a person touches a condom will she get pregnant?
- When a person touches a condom will she get pregnant?
-Why do people do sex?
-How do ladies get the egg?
-Are boys good?
- If a lady is very little will the baby fit in her?
- If a lady is very little will the baby fit in her?
-When your baby is in the womb, will it be heavy?
-Why do boys love girls?
- If I run into something, for example a desk, will my breast burst and the egg come out?
- If I run into something, for example a desk, will my breast burst and the egg come out?
-If you are a woman and you don't want to get married, what will happen to your life?
-Which age are you allowed to do sex?
-Why when girls have monthly period they like staying near boys?
-If you start your adolescence is it a must pimples come to your face?
-How can I get big breasts?
-How can I get big breasts?
-When you grow hair in your arm pits what does it mean?
-Why do I grow up faster than others?
-Can a girl get pregnant if she does sex once?
-Why must we get hips?
-How can I get a husband?
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