“Convergent evolution is phenomena that occurs when completely different organisms evolve with similar traits, independently. If both of our planets’ landscapes were close enough, it isn’t impossible we would’ve evolved in similar ways.” The pretty doctor crossed her arms as though she’d just made her point. “To be fair, there are many races of Clecanians that you have less in common with. There are no humans with wings, correct?”
“Not that I’m aware of, but hey, I only learned that aliens exist a few days ago, so I’m not one to talk.” The past week had been an eye-opening and humbling experience to say the least. When Jade thought about the vastness of the universe and how many things were happening in it that humans had no idea about, she couldn’t help but feel like she had to relearn everything she thought she knew. Who was she to say paranormal creatures didn’t exist on Earth?
Still curious about how reproductive anatomy might be different here, Jade asked, “Doctor, you’re sure there isn’t anything significantly different about my female anatomy?”
The woman shot her a perplexed and slightly annoyed look. “I already told you there isn’t. Is there something else you need from me?”
“Um. Is there… I mean, will there be…uh…” Jade was unsure how to phrase her question in the least embarrassing way.
“She wants to know whether anything unexpected will happen during intercourse. Is her anatomy the same as ours in that way?” Asivva asked bluntly.
Jade felt heat rising on her cheeks but waited for an answer.
The doctor laughed as she returned her attention to Jade. “There are a few differences, but I believe they’ll all cause sex to be more pleasurable, not less.”
“Oh?” You have my attention now, doctor.
“Clecanian females have one main center for pleasure located deep within our core and then a great many other nerve endings on both the inside and outside of our sex. You’re different to us in that you have two pleasure centers. One is deep within like ours, but you also have a secondary, very sensitive pleasure center outside your body. I believe it’s called a clitoris?”
Jade nodded absently.
“Overall, you should be much more sensitive than we are.” Smiling, the doctor continued, “Whoever you marry will be very lucky. You’ll be much easier to please because of this. As for the males, they are, on average, a little larger than Earth males, but you should be able to accommodate their size. Everything else is the same.” She chuckled. “I think the way in which you have sex may be different, but sexual predilections aren’t something I can scan for.”
Thoroughly embarrassed, Jade muttered a quick, “Thanks,” then retreated through the door.
***
After leaving the doctor’s office, Jade marveled at how advanced Clecanian science was. Asivva had explained that, after the plague had hit, Clecanians had made medical research a priority. Today, Clecanian medical technology was superior to many others in a lot of ways but hadn’t yet advanced enough to save their people.
“We’ve made some incredible discoveries out of necessity but we still haven’t discovered why we’re not always fertile and why we continue to have a greater number of male babies than female,” Asivva said with a forced smile.
“How did that doctor know so much about my anatomy?” Jade asked, wondering how an alien doctor could possibly know what a clitoris was called.
Asivva shrugged. “The same records that contained your language program had information about your anatomy as well. One or more species that are members of The Intergalactic Alliance must’ve come in contact with humans at some point and documented their findings.”
Jade felt a chill run through her as she thought of how the human might’ve been observed in order to learn about their anatomy.
Seeing Jade’s distress, Asivva added, “It wouldn’t have been against their will. For example, we’ve already updated the records on humankind based on what we learned from speaking with you, along with your medical scans.”
This made Jade feel a bit better, but she knew there’d be no way for Asivva to know for certain that the human had given their consent to be studied.
“I haven’t known you very long, but I’m surprised to learn you are so uncomfortable talking about sex,” teased Asivva on their way back to her room.
Jade just grumbled in response. Jade wasn’t a shy woman when it came to sex. On Earth she’d even be considered very free with her sexuality. Jade had realized in college that sex didn’t always have to be tied to feelings. As long as both parties were consenting and of age, there was no wrong way or time to have sex.
Talking about sex on this planet made her uncomfortable, though. If she talked openly about sex, she was afraid the Clecanians would assume she was comfortable with interspecies sex. While her lady parts liked the look of these men a lot, her brain hadn’t given her the all-clear to jump on board the alien sex train just yet.
“So, what’s next?” Jade asked, trying to change the subject.
Asivva smirked and then said, “Bath. We also need to run a scan to see what your scent and food tastes are.”
“Another scan? What does this one do?” Jade sighed, her mental exhaustion returning. She’d only been on this planet for a few days but it seemed like weeks. Everything she learned was new and terrifying and exciting, but her brain was too overwhelmed to take in any more new experiences.
“Not every bride has to do it, but I think it’s especially important for you to do it.” They reached the room, and Asivva continued to talk while retrieving something bulky from the far wall.
Three kind-looking women were now milling around the room, tidying and gathering objects from small trunks.
Asivva propped the clunky object on her hip and gestured to the women. “This is Rena, Cefy, and Shey. They’ll be helping you get ready after your bath. They haven’t updated their translators yet, so they won’t be able to speak with you.”
The women nodded politely
