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<p>The vulva is the region of the body associated with female sexuality. Standard anatomical terms—pubic region, labia, mons pubis, and pubic hair—already contain a moral judgment in their very names in German (<i>Schamgegend</i>, <i>Schamlippen</i>, <i>Schamhügel</i>, <i>Schamhaare</i>) due to the use of the term <i>Scham</i> which translates as “shame”. Beyond these terms, German slang terms for clitoris, vagina, and hymen continue to shape the perception, naming, and scientific discourse surrounding female genitalia and likewise require renaming. In various countries and professional circles, on social media, and among textbook publishers, alternative terms are already being used that are considered more neutral and scientifically accurate. In fact, however, these alternative terms in German have not yet been reliably defined in gynecology; thus, alternative terms were discussed in an interview with 10&#xa0;gynecologists engaged in this topic. The results are presented and recommended for official adoption.</p>

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Neue Wörter für alte Scham – eine historische und linguistische Analyse der Begriffe für das weibliche Genitale

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    2026年3月24日

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  • Gisela Gille,
  • Barbara Schmalfeldt

摘要

The vulva is the region of the body associated with female sexuality. Standard anatomical terms—pubic region, labia, mons pubis, and pubic hair—already contain a moral judgment in their very names in German (Schamgegend, Schamlippen, Schamhügel, Schamhaare) due to the use of the term Scham which translates as “shame”. Beyond these terms, German slang terms for clitoris, vagina, and hymen continue to shape the perception, naming, and scientific discourse surrounding female genitalia and likewise require renaming. In various countries and professional circles, on social media, and among textbook publishers, alternative terms are already being used that are considered more neutral and scientifically accurate. In fact, however, these alternative terms in German have not yet been reliably defined in gynecology; thus, alternative terms were discussed in an interview with 10 gynecologists engaged in this topic. The results are presented and recommended for official adoption.