She called me the other day, crying about her boyfriend thinking he was cheating on her. He said her lady parts smelled like a latex condom (that they hadn't been using). Thought she was cheating on him b/c of this. (Yes, this is getting to the point....)
She's so upset, she can't think what would possibly make her lady parts smell that way. She says "well you're a nurse, I thought you would know."
She even asked if I would come to her house and smell it. I really HOPE she was kidding, but I don't think she was.
I got in some good education though, telling her about the need for a STI test (she says "I was tested a year and a half ago, and I haven't slept with anyone else since"), birth control (they aren't using condoms or any other bc but no, she's not trying to get pregnant, and doens't want to be pregnant), the need to see a gynecologist, etc.
SO!that may be the absolute strangest conversation i've had b/c someone knew I was a nurse.
The friend that asked me to help her remove her birth control sponge. She committed the infamous "let the man insert the sponge" as part of foreplay and he put it in upside down.
I told her that if he put it in wrong, he should be responsible for removing it.
You know, i hope this isnt way out in left field...but anyone who has smoked crystal methamphetamine, smells curiously like a rubberized barbie doll afterward. The smell comes out of their pores for a few days and gets stronger with activity (i.e. exercise/sex).
That's hilarious!! I work at a State Funded STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) clinic and I have been asked a lot of strange questions like "Will saran wrap work as protection during oral sex if I can't get a dental dam?" But I think this is even better. Opportunities to educate the public present themselves in the most unexpected ways.....
I don't get the "strange" part of this inquiry....can you elaborate?
I don't get the "strange" part of this inquiry....can you elaborate?
Now that you point it out, I suppose it would be more accurate to call it an unexpected or even creative question. It did clue me into the fact that the person was listening and taking the advice to protect themselves seriously.
You know, i hope this isnt way out in left field...but anyone who has smoked crystal methamphetamine, smells curiously like a rubberized barbie doll afterward. The smell comes out of their pores for a few days and gets stronger with activity (i.e. exercise/sex).
A nurse's nose knows like no other.
Something to consider.
Wow! that's fascinating information. Never heard that before, but it is something to keep in mind.
Just hope all of the pores exude the aroma, as there are definately places I would prefer not to sniff.
Oh my that is too funny! You handled it well though. The weirdest question I was ever asked is "So why doesn't this hospital have a Dunkin Donuts in the lobby?! St Vincent Hospital up the street has one." This got me so mad because I was trying to take care of my pt's IV while her friend barked this at me, almost in an accusing way, like it was my fault I didn't put a D & D in the lobby! I looked at the friend, said I have no idea & now I really need to focus on this IV here.!!!!Some people are from outer space, honestly. As if coffee for *itchy visitors is my priority!!
I had the same experience, except my visitor wanted to know why we didn't have an espresso bar.
Me: No, not really, I suppose I should tell you that if it's outside of your daily caloric requirements it's not great, but..
A: Cause Aaron ate 2 kgs (4.4 lbs) of meat last night, and now he doesn't feel well.
Me: Um, I think that's probably because it was 2 kgs, not so much because it was meat.
A: So he'll be OK?
Me: I think he should be. He might have some pretty gross indigestion, so if he's got some Mylanta or something it might be a good idea to take that. And, as always, if symptoms persist, please see your doctor.
I really HOPE she was kidding, but I don't think she was. 
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I'm still in nursing school and I'm getting strange calls from friends. But this one tops them all...
Friend: My discharge is thicker than normal. Do you think I have an STD?
Me: Does it have an odor? Are you itchy? Does it burn?
Friend: No, none of those.
Me: It doesn't sound like anything but maybe you should make an appointment with your dr.
I hung up the phone and had nothing to say for about an hour. I was in shock. What made her want to taste it?