Sexuality

Question 1

Daughter is 16 and don’t want mom to know she is sexually active

Answer 1

It is not appropriate to discuss the daughter’s sexuality with her mother, although her mother has the right to know about her daughter’s overall health as her legal guardian.

Question 2

Strophic mucosa and narrow vagina, post menopause and dyspareunia

Answer 2

Topical estrogen therapy can restore the integrity of the vaginal epithelium, as well as the support tissues around the vagina.

Question 3

Herpes simplex 1

Answer 3

Use of a dental dam or a latex condom cut down the middle is effective in avoiding infection. Type 1 virus can cause ulcers on the vulva, as it is contagious.

Question 4

Arousal vs desire

Answer 4

Hormones such as androgen and estrogen (produced by the ovaries) are key to desire, while genital mechanisms such as clitoral, labial, and vaginal engorgement are key to arousal

Question 5

Female sexual dysfunction

Answer 5

Female sexual dysfunction can be classified as disorders in sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, or sexual pain, and can include any combination of these. In this case, because she states a desire to initiate in sexual activity and has been enjoying masturbation, it is unlikely that she will experience any problems related to desire, arousal, or orgasm