"You're also not supposed to be alone with the opposite sex," Penny told him pointedly. Sticking to Society's rules had never been her strongsuit, at least not the ones regarding her friendship with Nemo. "We definitely shouldn't have gone to Paris unchaperoned, or had dinner together ever. Why are erections any different?" Intercourse in general was such a taboo subject.

"We don't have to talk about it if you're uncomfortable ... I just am curious, is all. I can find another book or something." She then said. Obviously, she would never force him into telling her things about himself he would rather not.