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A leading Dutch dictionary has added "vulvalippen" for labia, alongside the old term "schaamlippen", which translates to "shame lips" or "pubic lips". Campaigners say the move is about sex positivity and offering a more neutral, anatomically correct word. The dictionary editor says the new word is becoming more established and used in various materials.
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