More Fun With Words

I think many would agree that both the scientific and vernacular words for lady and gentleman parts are silly.

To my ear, “Vulva” sounds like “vulgar.” “Pussy” sounds sweet and evokes the image of an adorable pet. In Greek, “vagina” means “sheath,” so "sheath" may be my preference in future.

“Penis” is far too pretty sounding to describe the actual appendage. The Greek from which it comes means “tail,” so "tail" it could be except that it has an altogether different meaning in the expression "piece of tail."

“Dick” is fairly matter of fact and suggests a derivation from the root form “ridiculous.” “Scrotum” sounds just about right. “Junk” seems appropriate to describe the whole ensemble.

Sometimes the slang is insulting though imaginative: “gash,” “bearded clam,” “love muscle,” “skin flute.” “Cunt” and “cock” sound just plain horrible.

Words to describe the acts performed by these parts is the subject of another entry.