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Dutch adopt new word for labia to combat stigma
Published Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · Updated September 24
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Last month, leading Dutch dictionary Dikke van Dale said it would include a new term for the labia, "vulvalippen" - in its upcoming online addition - alongside the traditional term "schaamlippen".
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- BBC News
The article emphasizes the importance of language in shaping self-perception and reducing body shaming, highlighting how traditional terms for female anatomy can carry stigma and contribute to misinformation.
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