Questions from the box!

Okay, so someone was definitely bored by the box yesterday. But I'm up for a challenge! Here are your answers, as best as I can provide them.

First, the inconsequential stuff:
1. My favorite song, at least currently, is Antiquehighheeledreddollshoes by Rasputina. That changes frequently.
2. My favorite movie is Super Troopers.
3. My favorite book is Catch 22 by Joseph Heller.
4. I don't know Jesus, but I know a guy who looks like Jesus.
5. My favorite name brand is Torrid.
6. I don't recognize your handwriting, but I'm sure I've seen you around.
7. I do have a bff, but she lives in Florida now.
8. I think everyone should love each other.
9. Is there a way to be reading for fakez?
10. I like to do lots of things with my husband a lot, but none of those are particularly consequential to our business here.
11. I love books. I haven't gotten to read for fun since high school so it's nice to be able to do it again.
12. There's nothing wrong with liking snakes, though I'm personally freaked out by them.
13. Hey, if I had money to lend, I'd totally give you some. Librarians don't exactly rake it in, though.
14. I've seen people with superfluous nipples before. It isn't medically normal, but it's not a big deal either. Isn't it weird enough that guys have nipples even though they don't use them ever in life? Of course there's a medical reason for that, and it has to do with the development of the embryo!
15. Barnegat's cool. It's a lot smaller than my town is, but I like that.
16. I do like gum, but I don't chew it a lot because I'm afraid to pull out my fillings!
17. I've never been to Nagasaki. I do like Nagasaki Udon! I like Japan, and I love Japanese food.
18. Nope, I haven't heard that song. I'll have to look it up.
19. Nah, I'm not very religious. I don't know if that's good or bad.

Regarding Jesus' opinion on a variety of topics:
Per number 19 above, I'm not very religious, and I never had an opportunity to meet Jesus personally. If I ever do, I'll be sure to ask your questions and let you know what he thinks. In the mean time, yeah, I'm pretty sure he'd agree that it isn't nice to call someone the "w" word.

On a more serious note:
I'd like to defer to information from OCL's Teen Health and Wellness database (teenhealthandwellness.com) to address your last three concerns. All of this information comes directly from Teen Health and Wellness, and I highly recommend you check it out!

1. Penis Size
All boys wonder about the growth of their penis at some time or another. If you have not begun to see signs of puberty in your genital area, you may be wondering what to expect. You may wonder if your penis will ever grow any bigger. As with other developments during puberty, changes like those in the size of your body’s sexual organs happen on your own personal timetable. There is no need to worry unless you reach the age of eighteen and have not gone through any puberty changes.
You may be interested to learn that your genitals are one of the first parts of your body to begin changing. You will probably see changes in your testicles, scrotum, and penis before you begin to grow taller or grow facial hair. First, the testicles grow larger, and the skin of the scrotum darkens in color. Then, the penis grows longer, and after that it grows thicker. Even after a boy’s genitals grow during puberty, there is a difference in size from man to man. Most penises, however, are near the same size when they become erect.
Keep all this information in mind if you suspect that you are a late bloomer. If you need or want to speak with a doctor about your concerns, you can be sure that this is a discussion that is routine for him or her.
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/282/3

2. Teen Pregnancy: Get the Facts
Pregnancy, whether accidental or not, is a complicated, emotional event for the pregnant woman, her partner, and those close to her. Raising a child is a huge commitment that requires enormous amounts of time, effort, and money.
For teenagers, pregnancy presents particularly difficult obstacles. At a time when most other people their age are still dependent on their parents for money, food, and shelter, pregnant teens are suddenly faced with adult responsibilities. They must consider the changes a baby will bring, including the ways it will affect their plans for school, a career, and relationships.
According to TeenPregnancy.org (the Web site of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy), more than 820,000 teenage girls become pregnant every year in the United States. By the age of eighteen, one out of every three girls will have been pregnant at least once. Eighty-two percent of pregnant teens say that they never expected to become pregnant.

Facts and guidance about teen pregnancy are usually easy to find. They can be just a phone call away. If you feel comfortable talking to your parents about pregnancy, they may be the best people to speak to. At school, you may have a special relationship with a teacher, guidance counselor, or school nurse. They can usually answer your questions, too. Or perhaps there is a favorite aunt or uncle or old family friend that you trust. They, too, can often be good sources of advice and information.
It is vital that you speak with someone about your situation. Any responsible person whom you trust is a good choice. Ask questions. Get information. What you find out may keep you from making a decision that you will later regret.
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/325/2

3. Homosexuality
You may feel that you are lesbian or gay without having had any sexual experiences at all. That is OK. Your orientation does not require having sex with someone in order to be defined. Remember that sexual orientation describes whom you are attracted to emotionally as well as physically. Your orientation is not just physical attraction or a sexual act.
We live in a world that labels people. Even the words gay, lesbian, straight, and bisexual are labels. Though we use labels, sexual identity does not fit into easy categories. Many adults who identify themselves as heterosexual had emotional or physical relationships with people of the same sex when they were younger. Some homosexual people get married and have children. Each person’s life defines his or her sexual identity in a different and very personal way.
It is important to remember that most people want similar things in life. Most people want to live happy lives and pursue careers that satisfy them. Most people want to be able to share their lives in relationships that are loving and caring. This is true no matter what their sexual orientation: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or straight.
It is completely normal to have questions or feel confused about your sexual orientation. Your sexuality is not something that is right or wrong. Remember that there are people who can help you sort out your feelings. Your parents, teachers, guidance counselor, school nurse, coaches, and religious leaders are all people who may be able to help you if you are comfortable asking for their help. If you don’t feel you can turn to any of those people, there are other places you can go for help. The Resources section of teenhealthandwellness.com contains the phone numbers, web sites, and addresses of many organizations that can help.
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/298/2