To say it was bizarre would be an understatement. And we really didn’t learn anything. After that, we didn’t have sex ed again. It was like one day. We learned some things in biology, but other than that, we were kind of on our own.

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Fortunately, my best friend’s sister was way older than us so she was always there to tell us about sex growing up. And my mom is like the COOLEST so I was totally comfortable going to her if I had questions.

But I know not everyone is that lucky. I don’t know one person that had a useful sex ed class. Here are some things we wish we learned in sex ed!

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Orgasms Don't Happen Every Time

Consider yourself lucky if you have an orgasm every time you have sex! Unlike guys, the female body is a lot more complicated. You might not have an orgasm at all during sex. And it might not always feel good. Sometimes it doesn't feel that great, which is sad but true.

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Sex Can Change Things

Whether you want to believe it or not, sex does change relationships. It doesn't necessarily have to be a bad change, though. Sometimes sex brings couples closer and other times it pulls them apart.

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Latex Allergies Are Real

You can be allergic to latex condoms! But that doesn't give you a free pass not to use them. There are alternatives to latex condoms like polyurethane.

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Penises Are Weirder Than You Think

Yup, they totally are. I don't know how guys walk around with those all day. And they're all different. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Seriously.

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Sex Doesn't Always Last That Long

Sex doesn't always last for like hours on end. If it did, you'd probably pass out. Sometimes sex can be really, really quick (like 2 minutes) and sometimes it can last a good while. It really depends.

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You Don't Have To Have Sex To Go On The Pill

Yes, the pill prevents you from getting pregnant. But there are many reasons to get birth control like regulating your period, helping bad cramps or reducing PMS symptoms. I was on birth control for almost 3 years before I had sex.

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UTIs And Yeast Infections Can Happen

Sex can cause more than STDs. Urinary tract infections and yeast infections both can be caused from having sex. UTIs can be very common when you're sexually active so the best way to avoid them is to pee before AND after having sex. While yeast infections aren't directly caused by sex, you can get them from having a lot of sex especially if your immune system is weak.

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You're A Self-Lubricating Machine

You're not leaking or peeing your pants. That discharge you see every now and then is normal. Your vagina makes its own lube!

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Sex Can Cause Swelling And Pain

If you have a lot of sex or really rough sex or if he's too big, you can get swollen down there. And it is not pleasant. You also might be sore for a bit after having sex. If it's really bad, sit on an ice pack. Trust me.

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Chelsea said in her caption, “Two of my best friends won Cutest Couple of our senior class. First time in my school history a same sex couple has even been able to run for this category, not to mention winning it. So proud of them, and my school.”

The fact that they won the first time a same sex couple could run speaks volumes about this school. And what did Brad and Dylan have to say about the whole thing?

The cutest couple told The Huffington Post, “This whole thing has been a bit surreal for us because we have been raised to believe that love is love. We never realized that our happiness and openness would inspire so many individuals. The support we have received from our family, friends, and even strangers has led us to believe that our affection for each other is normal … When we started dating a year [ago], the thought of a photo of us traveling throughout the world would be a bit frightening, but now we are proud to be part of the LGBT community.”

This is just so precious. I’m so proud of this school and this couple for not giving a rat’s butt about what anyone thinks and letting people be people regardless of their sexual orientation. These two guys are just the best.

While I wish that these kinds of stories would be so normal by now, we’re not quite there yet. And that really sucks. But I am so happy that there are couples like Brad and Dylan who will hopefully inspire other schools to follow suit. And they’re so right: love is love. That’s it.

Do you love this photo or what? Are same sex couples allowed to run for these superlatives at your school? Tell us in the comments!
 

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Getting people to sign our yearbook is enough of a hassle, but singing others people’s yearbooks comes with its own set of dilemas: Hand cramps, limited page real estate and being completely unsure of what to write.

Well, GIF Girl is here to share her experience with signing yearbooks. It is probably just as sloppy as yours.

I have my arsenal of awesome colored pens. They don’t bleed, they don’t smear…they’re perfect.

I know who I’m going to write long messages to…

And I know the generic message to write to people I don’t really care about.

So then it’s finally time to get down to business and start writing.

Sometimes I run out of room.

But sometimes there is ZERO room to write because somebody has already written the entirety of War and Peace on my best friend’s page.

But I don’t know what’s worse: having to fight for page space or having somebody get really snappy and specify where they want me to sign.

Especially if it is just by their photo. Which means there is only room for your signature and maybe HAGS.

Sometimes one of the best parts about signing yearbooks is reading the messages that others write in it. Especially when they’re surprisingly juicy with gossip.

Without fail, somebody I have a mutual dislike towards wants me to sign their yearbook. I don’t care if it’s for posterity. Do I need to remind them…

But the scariest moment is when, without fail, at least once, I manage to briefly misplace my yearbook. ”My name isn’t Diana…why are all of these messages to Diana?”

And then the frantic search for my yearbook/Diana begins.

And of course, what’s a yearbook signing without seeking out my crush and hoping that they will sign mine in return?

But 9 times out of 10 I get too nervous.

Better luck next year. Or, if you’re a senior, woops.

Why don’t they give us an entire month for this stuff? I mean, this ends up becoming an experiment in social Darwinism. Survival of the fittest, too much drama, wasted time…and yet, each year I think I can handle it this time. I convince myself that I’ve learned from my past missteps and–

LOL yeah right. It’s a mess every year.

What’s yearbook singing like for you? Do you put a lot of thought into what you write? Tell us in the comments!

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I was a serious grade snob so I know what it’s like to want just one more point on your final grade even if you had an A. And I also was really horrible at Chemistry so I also know what it’s like to need just one more point to get a decent grade.

When the end of the semester comes around, a lot of teachers are willing to work with you to help boost your grade a little if you talk to them. I’m not saying these things are guaranteed to work, but you’ll never know if you don’t try!

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So, what has high school taught us? Basically it’s a mix of all 25 tweets below. I mean, what else is there to say? The popular saying is true: high school is either the best four years of your life, or the worst. And I, for one, am happy I’m outta there. Although, I have to say, it is a pretty great learning experience. Check out my 25 favorite tweets from the #HighSchoolHasTaughtMe trending topic:

Sweetest advice ever. Also, true! 

It sounds corny, but it really does happen. 

Ughhh, it’s just like, go away! 

Don’t we tell you this all the time, girls? Don’t think about what other people are thinking! 

No one likes a frenemy. 

Ugh, time flies. SO FAST. 

If high school could be explained in an emotion, amirite? Also, this is amazing.

So Hallmark, so true. 

Because they’re so comfy, obviously.

Don’t do what you’re not comfortable with. Seriously!

Again, be yourself. I don’t know if you noticed, but it’s important.

Okay, fine, I’ll admit it – I just really wanted an excuse to use this meme in a post. 

Movies, leading us astray as usual. 

Some people are fake. It happens.

It’s an art form, what can I say?

Friends change, especially as you grow up. 

Sneaky texting – always a good skill to have.

But… but… maybe one day we’ll use those math skills?

Very sad… also very true. 

The truth? Some people just aren’t going to like you. Oh well, you can’t please everyone! 

Keep your besties close!

You don’t want to peak in high school, guys. 

Totally sums up high school in all it’s glory.

Yeah, this happens. Yeah, it sucks.

Most importantly? High school is only a tiny part of your life.

Which of these tweets was your favorite? What have you learned from high school? What would you warn freshmen about the most? Tell us in the comments!

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Teachers don’t just teach you lessons in class, but they teach you lessons in life as well. I learned so many valuable things from my teachers that weren’t related to the quadratic formula or evolution. Take some time to appreciate them!

Check out some of the best lessons and moments from our favorite teachers in TV and film:

Ms. Norbury taught us to not call each other sluts and whores.

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And that it’s okay to bow out of awkward moments.

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And that sarcasm is sometimes your best weapon.

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Professor Dumbledore taught us to be positive.

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And that there’s nothing wrong with having hobbies similar to your grandmother’s.

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And that sometimes you just need to dance it out.

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Professor McGonagall taught us to appreciate the little things in life.

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And the perfect look of disapproval.

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And that sometimes you have to handle things your way.

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Professor Snape taught us to be assertive.

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That sometimes we need to get it together.

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And that love can be forever.

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Miss Honey taught us the importance of silver linings.

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And to never underestimate a good eyebrow raise.

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And that chocolate solves a lot of problems.

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Mr. Feeny taught us that friends can be family too.

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That belief in yourself is important.

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That sometimes you just have to accept nicknames.

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Dewey Finn/Mr. Schneebly taught us to live hardcore.

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And that sometimes you have to break a few rules.

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And that eating is important.

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Mr. Fitz taught us that life doesn’t always go according to plan.

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And that things get real.

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That coffee really solves everything.

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Miss Frizzle taught us that safety comes first.

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Mr. Schuester taught us that love is a big, big deal.

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That you don’t have to do everything right all the time.

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And that someone’s out there for all of us, despite our flaws.

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Make your teachers proud and study for finals!

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It’s almost that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about summer, silly. I’m talking about final exam time – our favorite time! JK, it’s no one’s favorite time (unless you really, really enjoy studying and then I sort of envy you a little bit). The barrage of final exams that we all face at the end of every school year can bring on a ton of stress. It’s like, all you want to do is enjoy the warmer weather and dream about spending your days on the beach, but instead you’re dealing with an endless amount of notes, textbooks and studying. It’s enough to drive a girl crazy!

Final exam stress can be super tough to deal with. Not only are you worried about the end-of-the-year assignments you might have going on, but you also have to study, study, study. Taking a break seems impossible. Doing anything else only makes you think about how you should be studying… but you’re not. You start freaking out about finding the time to study, the best ways to study and how your parents may or may not react to your grades.

So, how do you deal with final exam stress? Luckily, we’ve got an expert to remind us to take a deep breath – slowly, slowly – and calm down. That expert is Amy Poehler, who address school test stress in her latest Ask Amy video. As I’m sure you can guess, I loved her advice.

Amy reminds us that it’s important not to overwhelm yourself. She says, “…take things day by day, piece by piece.” So, yeah, you could sit there and think about all of the studying you have to do for history and math and science and English and… you get it. You could sit there and think about all of that and freak yourself out, or you could set up time to study for each class and only focus on what you’re studying for at the moment, instead of thinking about EVERYTHING that needs to get done.

Amy goes into a few other tips on how to get through the stress of final exams and end-of-the-year schoolwork (watch the video below for more of her awesome advice) and also advises against cheating. Because, girls, cheating isn’t worth it. Seriously, it’s not. It’s the easy way out and I know you guys are all better than that.

To sum it all up? Amy says, “If you can sleep, breathe, work hard, wish for the best and do everything you can to prepare, I bet you’ll do well. As well as you can. And that’s all anybody can ask for.” Exactly!

Watch the video below to check out everything Amy has to say about final exams stress:

Now get off Gurl.com (but come back!), go study and don’t forget to breathe. And sleep. And RELAX. You’ll make it, we swear!

What did you think about Amy’s advice? How do you deal with final exams stress? Are you already freaking out about studying? Tell us in the comments.

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I don’t know how I would have made it this far in life without my best friends. I think I owe a lot of my success to my BFFs because they were right by my side, encouraging me and helping me along the way. Best friends are essential in life, in my opinion.

Well, Thomas’s private day school in Battersea, South-West London doesn’t seem to agree. In fact, the school doesn’t allow students to have best friends. Headmaster Ben Thomas said, “You can get very possessive friendships, and it is much easier if they share friendships and have a wide range of good friends rather than obsessing too much about who their best friend is.”

While I think it’s important to foster socialization and friendship among all students, you can’t force everyone to get along. And you certainly can’t ban students from having best friends! That’s ridiculous! This BFF ban isn’t officially a school policy, but Thomas said he’d be “happy” to make it one.

Thomas goes on to explain that “These obsessive friendships can be very hurtful for those who are left out of them, and ostracising is as painful as physical bullying. These very obsessive friendships do need intervention and careful management by adults.”

Having a best friend does not make you a bully. If there is bullying going on, then the school should focus on how to resolve bullying. I spent a lot of time with my best friends in school to the point where we would only hang out with each other. But that’s what happens with groups of friends! When you find a group that you like, you hang out with that group, right? That didn’t mean I wasn’t friends with other students, but I preferred to hang out with my friends.

I think it’s absolutely insane to tell students who they can and can’t be friends with. And how will this be monitored? If you’re spending every lunch period with the same friend, you get a detention? It’s so stupid, I can’t even stand it.

I understand the idea that kids need to learn to be friends with all kinds of people. That’s important! But you will not get along with everyone in your life. That’s human nature, and it’s silly and quite ignorant that a school thinks otherwise. It’s even sillier that they think they have the right to tell their students who they choose to spend their time with.

I know personally, a best friend ban wouldn’t have stopped my BFFs and I from spending time together.

What would you do if your school told you that you could’t have a best friend? Can you imagine life without best friends? Tell us in the comments!
 

And I think best friends are better than frenemies, don’t you?

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Doing things like extra credit are great ways to get a few more points on your average, but there are some things that you think will improve your grades that really won’t. They’re often last minute tricks or hacks that are just going to totally backfire and wreck your GPA.

Here are 8 things that actually won’t improve your grades at the end of the year!

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Here’s what went down: 32 students from Scripps Ranch High spent their 6th period putting together their very own twerking video. The video features about 30 girls upside down against the school building twerking. The 33rd person filmed the whole thing. They then used school equipment to edit the video and put it up on YouTube. And, um, school officials were not happy.

The 33 students, including the student who filmed and edited the video, were all suspended from school – and that’s even the worst part. They were also banned from prom and from walking in their graduation ceremony. Whaaaaat?! 

Obviously, students and parents are all freaking out about the super severe punishment. Most of them, including parents, think their punishment is way too harsh and unfair. The students have even started up a Twitter trend called #FreeTheTwerkTeam. So far, school officials have refused to budge on the issue (they won’t even discuss it with any news outlets at the moment), although one student did tell NBC San Diego that “the seniors involved are on senior review and have to ask for their prom and graduation back in front of a panel.”

As harsh as this punishment sounds though, here’s the thing: students apparently had signed a contract agreeing not to do anything, um, exactly like this. The contract says: “At Scripps Ranch High school there is zero tolerance for students who cause major disruptions at school or school activities. Any student who causes a major disruption will receive a five (5) day suspension, a possible new school placement and may be arrested.”

Before I get into this, let’s just look at this twerking GIF to remind us of what twerking is.

Miley Cyrus twerking

Obviously, not the best dance to do during the middle of your average school day.

Listen, I get that these students were just trying to have a good time. I’m assuming that the majority of them are seniors and they’re probably dealing with all sorts of senioritis and they also wanted to become YouTube stars. I get it. Twerking is fun and YouTube fame is very enticing. But. BUT. I’m about to sound like a huge grandma here.

The thing is, you can’t do this kind of thing at school, during 6th period, when you should probably be in study hall or something. If you want to make a video with 30 of your friends, go for it! I support you. But you should probably think about it first and plan to do it somewhere that is not on school grounds during a school day. That’s just silly. 

So, I get that the school had to punish these students… but I feel like their punishment was just too harsh. I mean, suspension, banned from prom and banned from walking your high school graduation? That’s a big deal. And it’s just a twerking video – yes, it was very sexual and inappropriate, but I don’t think it needed this serious of a reaction. It’s not like they hurt someone or bullied someone, you know? They just danced!

On another note, though, I can’t help but wonder where the heck all the teachers were while this happening. Are you really telling me that during the entire time they were filming this, not one teacher walked by and asked them what was going on? I mean, really? That seems kind of impossible to me.

Either way, though, I want to know what you guys think!

What do you think about this twerking video? Was the punishment way too harsh? Do you think this was stupid or funny? Tell me in the comments!

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