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I was astounded that Ms. Flanagan is also declaring war on Planned Parenthood-- reluctantly, she says. (See http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200605/letters/4 or the print version of the April Atlantic Monthly; and http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200601/oral-sex or the printed January/February edition).
She responds to a letter to the editor by saying:
"What Planned Parenthood’s new president finds 'age-appropriate' I find morally repugnant...The site (www.teenwire.com) instructs kids on anal and oral sex; it tells boys that they can reduce nocturnal emissions by engaging in sex play with a partner; it includes a glossary of slang terms, which I have no desire to repeat here. Children are welcome to address questions to the teenwire.com experts..."
Oh, scandal of scandals: Children! Asking questions about sex!
Kudos, then, to Karen Pearl (Interim President of Planned Parenthood) for her measured reply. (also available at http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200605/letters/4)
Incidentally, I couldn’t find any instructions on anal or oral sex, or the glossary of slang terms, and – believe me—I looked. I did, however, get 10 out of 10 questions about the clitoris correct. Which might come as a surprise, or shock even, to several of my ex-girlfriends. (For the record, I regrettably must admit I’m 31, quite far from a teen.)
