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'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Drake Magazine News Desk · Sep 23, 2026 · 7:42 PM ET
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The Brief
The Netherlands has embraced a new term for labia, a development campaigners hope will foster greater sex positivity. This initiative aims to address body shaming by introducing language designed to make women feel more acknowledged.
Key Verified Facts
- A new word for labia has been introduced in the Netherlands.
- Campaigners advocate for this change to reduce body shaming.
- The effort intends to promote sex positivity and make women feel 'seen'.
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