Well this is awkward

At the end of every program, whether it’s for middle schoolers or adults, I always tell people to come up to the front to check out the cool free stuff (pamphlets, condoms, pens), knowing that it will get people out of their seats and encourage those who have questions they’re too embarrassed to ask in front of the large group – and have been anxiously keeping to themselves the whole program– to come talk to me.

At my last high school program a girl cautiously walked up to me and said shyly, “This is a really random question.…” I could tell she was nervous and smiled and nodded supportively, figuring that it probably wasn’t very random at all (because usually it isn't). “Well, me and my friend….we’re wondering….(more smiling and nodding on my part)….and you can say no if you want to….but, well....Can I take a picture of you? We really like your hair.”