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

BBC News World · 24 September 2026 at 00:42

'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.

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

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