'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia

Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

Published on RocksNews: 23 Sept 2026, 23:52 UTC
Updated: 23 Sept 2026, 23:52 UTC
Language: English

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Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

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