On sex and other questions that interest teenagers. From the life of one ficus

An honest and witty book for teenagers 12+ about sex, body, relationships, and other complex questions that are usually uncomfortable to ask.

Why do bodies change as we grow up? Why are breasts, vulvas, and penises so different for everyone? Why does body hair grow, and why do stretch marks appear? What should you know before your first sexual experience? How to communicate safely online? What should you do to prevent a condom from breaking, and what should you do if it does break?

I, Benjamin the ficus, knew the answers to all these questions well. I knew them! For ten carefree years, I spent on the windowsill in the school nurse's office, caught in a whirlwind of school events, scientific news, medical conferences, and local gossip. However, whether by fate or a fatal coincidence, I found myself in the gym changing room, where girls and boys, while getting changed, often share their worries and secrets. Oh, what events I witnessed! How many answers to questions I could have given, how many myths and stereotypes I could have debunked, how many pieces of advice I could have offered! It turns out that so many people (even adults) don't know important things about their bodies, about physical and mental health. Well, it's the duty of every educated ficus to tell them all about it!