“…Mothers are more likely to communicate with daughters (DiIorio et al, 2000; Martin & Luke, 2010; Pluhar et al, 2008; Wyckoff et al, 2008), particularly older daughters (Martino et al, 2008; Pluhar et al, 2008); daughters report greater comfort and frequency of sex discussions with their mothers (Guzman et al, 2003; Kapungu et al, 2010). Mothers more often take primary responsibility for caregiving activities, monitoring (DiClemente et al, 2001), and for discussing sexuality with their children (Hutchinson, 2002).…”