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Language matters: The Dutch have a new word for labia, without the ‘shame’

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A Dutch dictionary has officially introduced a new term for labia, aiming to provide a linguistic alternative that removes the historical stigma associated with existing terminology. The initiative seeks to modernize anatomical language by offering a neutral or positive descriptor for female genitalia.

This development reflects an ongoing effort to address how language influences societal perceptions of the body. By formalizing a new word, the dictionary intends to reduce the shame often linked to anatomical references, encouraging more open and comfortable discourse regarding female anatomy.

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