Speaking of tongues, they are the main reason I'm a…
““Speaking of tongues, they are the main reason I'm a nervous wreck. Ryan is a senior and well, sadly, I'm not all that experienced with boys. I mean, I'm a freshman and have been to dances with boys my age and even have gone out with boys, but I've never really kissed them. Not like I hope to kiss Ryan anyway. Bobby Robinson did shove his tongue into my mouth one time, when we were kissing under the bleachers at a football game, but it didn't feel so good. I'm pretty sure he didn't have it exactly right. So I talked to my friends, Katie and Lisa, about how to properly make out. But, well, here is just a bit of their unhelpful advice. Just let him take the lead, do what ever he does. Um, couldn't that get me into a lot of trouble? Just sort of kiss his tongue, but try not to drool. Don't open your mouth too wide. And then, just open your mouth wide. See? Stupid, conflicting information. And this from girls who supposedly know how to do this! I feel like I'm an undercover CIA agent trying to wrestle vital information out of a ruthless double agent, and the fate of the free world depends upon it. All the while, the President is yelling at me in a panic, saying, Somebody! Anybody! Just get me the truth!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A teen describes confusing and contradictory advice about kissing, feeling overwhelmed and anxious about intimacy.
In simple terms: Confusing advice leads to anxiety about first kisses.
Key Takeaway
Seek clear, respectful communication with partners.
Themes
adolescence
intimacy
communication
anxiety
Mood
anxious
confused
hopeful
Type
advice
personal growth
When to use this quote
- first date
- dating
- sexual health
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
social skills
sexual education
peer influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries are important to you?
- How can you communicate your comfort level?
A Different Perspective
Advice can be contradictory; personal comfort matters most.