What do you think of using nicknames instead of the anatomically correct name for “vagina?” Does it matter? Do you care? Should we stop all the fuss and just talk about shoes?  I took an informal poll to see how many women used nicknames for the word vagina, and if so, when and why they chose to use them. I’d love to know what YOU think. 

 Most of my friends did not have a nickname that they currently used, but many had used nicknames before and had certainly heard their fair share. (I’ve listed the top 20 below).

Most people who had a nickname had been using it all of their lives and typically referred to a vagina using only this name … all the time.

A few of my gal-pals stopped using a nickname when they had children, and began using the anatomically correct name.

Some women felt more comfortable using slang terms (I left out nicknames men typically have for vaginas and I did not include any that I thought might offend or be considered obscene. Snarky is okay, though.). I also learned that while some nicknames are considered crude to Americans, for example, they can be quite acceptable in other parts of the world and vice-versa.

So, here are some of the nicknames women use instead of saying “vagina:”

Kootie Bug
Kitty Cat
Twat
Privates
Cooch
Muff
Jewel Bug
Snookum
Cookie
Pussy (considered quite sweet in the Netherlands, I heard)
Nookie
Furby
Pooty
VJJ (originated on Gray’s Anatomy, not on Oprah, I learned)
Punky
Biscuit
Pie
Sugar
Snuffie
Tata

Do you have a nickname for your vagina that you’ve heard or that you use? Do you think this is just a girl thang? What about guys and THEIR things? Do you call a penis something other than a penis? Does your man (or brother, friend, etc.) have a nickname for his penis? Inquiring minds want to know!