https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dutch-dictionary-adds-neutral-term-for-womanly-body-partContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dutch-dictionary-adds-neutral-term-for-womanly-body-parthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dutch-dictionary-adds-neutral-term-for-womanly-body-part#u93862Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:04:04 +0000The Dutch dictionary, Dikke Van Dale, has added 'vulvalippen' as a neutral term for labia, replacing the traditional term 'schaamlippen', which literally means 'shame lips'. This change aims to reduce shame and promote body positivity around women's bodies. The new term is part of a campaign to strip shame from medical charts and language.Why it mattersThe change in the Dutch dictionary reflects a broader effort to promote body positivity and reduce shame around women's bodies. The traditional term 'schaamlippen' has been criticized for perpetu