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[Here we have a Demyx in his unnatural habitat, lounging extra comfortably in an armchair at the library. Scattered around him are books on Greek mythology, fairy tales and a single book of sonnets. Demyx, however, is reading from a most interesting book indeed: The Miracle of Life. Oh yes, this Nobody is learning about childbirth.]How... how does

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[dr_martha_jones]

[Martha is amused]

That's the amazing thing about human bodies. You'd think it wouldn't bit, but it does most of the time.

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[Demyx is confused. D:]

But. What. How?

[dr_martha_jones]

[time for Dr. Martha]

The female pelvis is shaped differently from the male pelvis. The pelvic inlet is more oval shaped in females, allowing for the infant's head to pass through. And the pubic symphysis is thicker, giving greater mobility to the pelvic bones.

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[... STARE]

Uhm. [all of that. Just. Flew over his head. Sorry, Martha. D:] O.. okay?

[dr_martha_jones]

[sorry Demyx, she's used to people knowing what she's talking about]

Er... basically, a woman's hips is shaped for the baby to fit through once her body reaches the proper stage. And a good deal of stretching happens before the baby can fit through.

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... Oh. [small cringe at the thought] It.. it can't happen to me, can it?

[dr_martha_jones]

[Martha takes a moment to compose herself so she won't burst out in very unprofessional laughter]

No, it can't. [pauses and peers at Demyx] At least, where I'm from, males do not carry babies. I've yet to encounter a humanoid species where the males carry the offspring, but I suppose I can't rule it out.

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[clutches his stomach in worry] I hope I'm not the first. I.. I don't think something like that would in my stomach.

[dr_martha_jones]

[don't laugh Martha, don't laugh]

Unless it's normal where you're from, I don't think you're in any danger of becoming pregnant.

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[doesn't remember anyone being pregnant back home.. but still. D:]

How can I be sure I don't become, uhm, pregnant?

[dr_martha_jones]

[oh gods, don't laugh... the corner of her mouth twitches]

If you go by the traditional humanoid method of pregnancy, not having intercourse is the most sure method. After that proper use of condoms and birth control are the next most effective.

The main requisite of becoming pregnant is having a uterus though. So if you don't have one, I'd say there's pretty much no chance of becoming pregnant.

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[DEMYX IS SRSLY WORRIED, HERE. DDD8]

What're condoms? And is intercourse the same as.. what did he call it... 'getting it on'?

Well, I.. I don't have a heart, so maybe I have a uterus instead?

[dr_martha_jones]

[and Martha might bust a gut soon]

... Condoms are thin pieces of material, generally latex, worn over a man's penis during sex. And yes, 'getting it on' is one way of referring to intercourse.

[raises an eyebrow] No heart? Really? Probably not, they're completely different organs.

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[taps his chin, trying to piece things together... nope, not happening.]

Why do they wear them? Is it to keep the baby from pouring out? [looking down at his book with a furrowed brow]

[a little relieved] That's good, I guess.

[dr_martha_jones]

[gust busting impending, Martha's not sure she can take much more of this]

Ah... no. [she pauses] Do you know where babies come from?

[is quite intrigued by the no heart thing] You truly have no heart?

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[pokes a picture with a pregnant woman in it]

They sprout inside girls' stomachs!

[nods] Yeah. See? [takes her hand because lolwut personal space? and puts it to his chest]