Dutch Dictionary Adds Neutral Term for Labia to Combat Stigma
The leading Dutch dictionary, Dikke van Dale, will include 'vulvalippen' alongside the traditional term 'schaamlippen' in its upcoming online edition. This move aims to replace a word that translates to 'shame lips' with a neutral, anatomically correct term. Campaigners argue that language shapes self-perception and that removing stigma from medical vocabulary is crucial for women's health and dignity. The change follows similar efforts in Germany and Sweden to update outdated or judgmental terms related to female anatomy.