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Contributor: cryinglightning86 cryinglightning86
For the most part, I tend to be against euphemisms for my anatomy. I prefer to call my vulva my vulva, my vagina my vagina, my clitoris my clitoris, and so on. However, I've found that using the actual terminology oftentimes makes other people uncomfortable.

Why do you think this is? Do you tend to use euphemisms? If so, why? If not, why not?
07/03/2012
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Contributor: Lilith Bealove Lilith Bealove
I use the correct terminology when speaking of my genitals in general. But if I am talking dirty to my husband I use all sorts of euphemisms. I don't "flower" it up, tho, unless I'm speaking to someone more sensitive to words, then I'll use terms like "lady bits."
07/03/2012
Contributor: Nora29714 Nora29714
It depends on who I'm talking to...
07/03/2012
Contributor: TheirPet TheirPet
If I'm having a conversation with someone about genitals, I'll use the proper terminology. If I'm in the bedroom with my partner talking dirty, then I'll use a euphemism. We even, just for kicks, sometimes try to come up with ridiculous or cringe-worthy euphemisms for genitalia.
07/03/2012
Contributor: LunaLuthor LunaLuthor
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Originally posted by cryinglightning86
For the most part, I tend to be against euphemisms for my anatomy. I prefer to call my vulva my vulva, my vagina my vagina, my clitoris my clitoris, and so on. However, I've found that using the actual terminology oftentimes makes other people ... more
because people are not used to it and beet around the bush. Also they may not to what you are talking about because they are use to the nickname.
07/04/2012
Contributor: ghalik ghalik
I use medical terms exclusively. Most euphemisms gross me out or sound weird to me.
07/04/2012
Contributor: JennSenn JennSenn
I switch depending on who I'm talking to and how comfortable I am. If I'm less comfortable talking to someone about intimate anatomy I'll be vague. If I need to get to the point I'll be direct and use proper terminology. I more often use euphemisms though. I don't like using proper terminology much, but that actually is true for more than just genitals. I am a vague and indecisive person when speaking. It's hard for me to be direct and assertive so I tend to use less assertive and direct language.
07/04/2012