https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed Respond to the discussion questions below after watching video: https://www.ted.com/talks/al_vernacchio_sex_needs_a_new_metaphor_here_s_one/transcript en-us 2020-01-02 12:55:00 UTC 2020-01-02 16:01:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427298692 Bumping uglies. They mean that you are having sex . Teens use this as a way of implying sex is being had. ]]> 2020-01-02 13:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427298692 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427298819 "Sex is fun, sex is cool' ]]> 2020-01-02 13:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427298819 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427298905 I dont think i've heard any sex metaphors. I do believe they are used though and I believed they are used so that others or adults wont find out ]]> 2020-01-02 13:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427298905 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427299102 Metaphors such as first base second base and third base are often used by teenagers as a way to describe what part of the relationship they are in.]]> 2020-01-02 13:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427299102 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427299537 I haven’t heard much sex metaphors, but I have heard about the ones used in the video like first base and second base and third base. I think these show what level teens are on and they use these to be more comfortable with what they’re doing.]]> 2020-01-02 13:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427299537 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427300467 I don't think I have heard any metaphors for sex. I feel like this new age is very direct about what they want in good or bad ways.]]> 2020-01-02 13:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427300467 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427300499 I have not really heard teenagers use sex metaphors but if teenagers were to use sex metaphors, i would assume that they use them to make sex seem as big of a deal as it is.]]> 2020-01-02 13:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427300499 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427300628 I do agree with the speaker in the sense that if you are discussing sex, you should compare to something that's discussed fully and clearly, and mutually agreed upon.]]> 2020-01-02 13:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427300628 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427300801 I agree with the speaker that sex should be more like having pizza than playing baseball because playing baseball is competive as oppose to having pizza which is more friendly and enjoyable.]]> 2020-01-02 13:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427300801 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301116 I agree with the speaker in the video because of the valid interpretations they have made about sex.]]> 2020-01-02 13:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301116 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301228 I haven't heard any metaphors about sex from any teenagers in particular. However, if they are uncomfortable talking about the topic, they will probably make something to use. ]]> 2020-01-02 13:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301228 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301555 I agree with the speaker since these metaphors can be used to help with comfort within each other and the activity itself.]]> 2020-01-02 13:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301555 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301721 I have never heard anyone use sex metaphors. Nowadays, teenagers tend to talk free about they want so using metaphors is pretty rare.]]> 2020-01-02 13:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301721 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301743 Teenagers don't often use metaphors for sex but I've heard metaphors alluding to baseball. This is used to avoid saying things bluntly. ]]> 2020-01-02 13:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301743 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301795 I haven't heard any metaphors used by the the teenagers in particular but some of the one I know of are geting laid, humping, making love etc. all of them describes engagement in sexual intercourse]]> 2020-01-02 13:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301795 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301803 I'd have to come with an agreement with what the speaker is trying to convey. These metaphors can be used to discuss sex in more of a comfortable manner. ]]> 2020-01-02 13:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301803 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301804 I don't really hear any sexual metaphors since I refrain from making friends with people that engage in sexual activities.]]> 2020-01-02 13:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427301804 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302083 I agree, there needs to be better metaphors that are less competitive and more general and open. ]]> 2020-01-02 13:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302083 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302096 I agree with the speaker in the video because of his interpretation of partners respecting each other's decision before having sex.]]> 2020-01-02 13:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302096 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302366 By the use of metaphors you can make the activity more comfortable and easier on each other. I do agree with the speaker.]]> 2020-01-02 13:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302366 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302419 I don't think I've heard any sex metaphors used by teenagers. I think they're used to compare sex to something else. I don't think teens use these metaphors.]]> 2020-01-02 13:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302419 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302452 I've heard baseball metaphors such as "home run", or "hitting a base", and I think that they simply just mean having sex with someone. They probably use these metaphors to tell their group of friends that they just had sex.]]> 2020-01-02 13:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302452 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302464 I agree with the speaker. Sex should be friendly, comfortable and open rather than competitive. The sex metaphors serve the purpose by making it comfortable to discuss. ]]> 2020-01-02 13:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302464 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302523 I agree with the speaker because sex should be something you're openly comfortable discussing and if you're not comfortable discussing it you're not ready. ]]> 2020-01-02 13:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302523 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302604 I don't think I've never heard of a sex metaphor in general so I have never heard a teenager use it. I think it mean using a metaphor or finding other words to describe sex.]]> 2020-01-02 13:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302604 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302716 I havent heard sex metaphors being used ever in my entire life time. I think that most of them mean is that they had sex or are having sex, teens may use metaphors to say something without saying it.]]> 2020-01-02 13:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302716 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302734 I agree with the speakers because we should live in a world were people talk about sex like a normal thing and not be scared to talk about it. if you are ready to talk about sex then you are dont try and hide it behind a metaphors.]]> 2020-01-02 13:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302734 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302768 Yes I agree with the speaker because sex should not be over hyped and be seen as an activity the privileged can do. People should be comfortable having sex through there own conclusion and not through the persuasion of others. ]]> 2020-01-02 13:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302768 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302949 I have no knowledge towards sex metaphors. Maybe I have some through hearing slang but I'm not 100% sure those fall under sex metaphors.]]> 2020-01-02 13:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302949 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302961 I agree with the speaker of the video because both sexual partners should be open and should be able to discuss with one another.]]> 2020-01-02 13:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427302961 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427303081 I do agree with the speaker in the video because these metaphors offer a way to talk about sex more comfortably and openly.]]> 2020-01-02 13:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427303081 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427303205 I have not heard any metaphoric statements relating to this subject, however I have heard people outside using slang words. ]]> 2020-01-02 13:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427303205 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427303362 I agree with the speaker because "everyone does have different sexual desires", and people should talk about them as they want, and have the freedom to do what they want to please themselves.]]> 2020-01-02 13:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427303362 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427303486 I agree with the speaker because you can either be involved in sexual activity or you may not be involved according to your age restrictions or such type of matter.]]> 2020-01-02 13:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427303486 https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427304235 2020-01-02 13:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jchunhealthed/dtgb26fjqmed/wish/427304235