# Is there a proper way of saying vagina other than vagina? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 23, 2001, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539 "2001-02-23T01:00:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![inor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f475e1/32.png) [@inor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inor)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/21 "2001-02-23T03:31:29Z")
‘bob’ ain’t so bad… ---
**Author:** ![Kayeby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9de0a6/32.png) [@Kayeby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kayeby)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/22 "2001-02-23T03:55:03Z")
Why don’t _you_ give it a name? It’s more affectionate than caling it “that hole between your legs”, plus it can become an in-joke between you guys. You can have a christening ceremony and everything. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![mega\_the\_roo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3da27b/32.png) [@mega\_the\_roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mega_the_roo)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/23 "2001-02-23T03:58:04Z")
I usually just say Twicker. Why? I really don’t know. ---
**Author:** ![inor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f475e1/32.png) [@inor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inor)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/24 "2001-02-23T04:16:11Z")
twicker? twicker? ---
**Author:** ![Erika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/47e85d/32.png) [@Erika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erika)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/25 "2001-02-23T04:47:44Z")
well, while don’t think I ever would have come up with it myself, I must say that “twicker” isn’t bad. In fact, given even the slightest context, I think I’d know what you mean. I approve. ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/26 "2001-02-23T06:21:08Z")
In Korean, it’s “Bo-jee” (kinda offensive, but **Astrofiancee** doesn’t mind, and I think it’s kinda cute! Uh, the word that is… not her bo-jee; although that’s ALSO cute! 😃 ) [humorous adside]One of the words for penis in Korean is “Cha-gee” which is very similar in pronunciation to “Chachi”… if you want to make an entire classroom full of Korean college students laugh, fill them in on spin-off shows from “Happy Days”! Think “Joanie Loves…”[/humorous aside] ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/27 "2001-02-23T06:23:43Z")
[hijack]Hey! I get to make post #800 in a thread about my favorite subject: vaginas! Life is good!🙂 [/hijack] ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/28 "2001-02-23T06:33:34Z")
Well, “vagina” _is_\* its proper name, but mine’s a pussy when it’s at home. My obstetrician used to refer to it as “the birth canal,” but I never could warm up to that one. ---
**Author:** ![eirroc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f1d935/32.png) [@eirroc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eirroc)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/29 "2001-02-23T09:15:39Z")
Furry Slice?.. 😃 No I think pussy sounds better. Not too offensive and kinda sweet. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/30 "2001-02-23T09:54:15Z")
Crotch. Sounds gross, but so does every term listed on this page so far. How about “thingie” ? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Bastard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c2a13f/32.png) [@The\_Bastard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bastard)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/31 "2001-02-23T11:22:45Z")
Thanks for the replies. I think I’ll stick to what inor does or, I’ll just keep pointing at her groin area until she gets the message. I’m subtle that way. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/32 "2001-02-23T13:42:44Z")
Quote: I usually just say Twicker. Why? I really don’t know. In his book “Ozark Folk Takes”, Vance Randolph notes that “twichet” is the popular term for a woman’s privates in the hills. Sounds like a first cousin to “twicker”. ---
**Author:** ![uberDave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@uberDave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/uberDave)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/33 "2001-02-23T14:29:50Z")
How about **trim**. The term has been around a bit, and can be used alternatively to describe both the whole body and specifically her most precious part. Dave ---
**Author:** ![uberDave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f04885/32.png) [@uberDave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/uberDave)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/34 "2001-02-23T14:38:19Z")
Oops. My 4th grade English teacher always said you need to use a word in a sentence to see if it works well. “Boy I’d love to bury my tongue in her **trim** ”. Yep, it works! Dave ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mermaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@The\_Mermaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mermaid)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/35 "2001-02-23T16:28:02Z")
In polite company I call mine “muffy” as in Muffy did \*\* not \*\* like the Brazilian treatment. In private I call it pussy. Any fishy references- like tuna pie, fishburger or snapper :eek:, win my hubby a night of solitude. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/36 "2001-02-23T16:29:57Z")
Well, Spanish sometimes uses “mariposa” (butterfly), which always struck me as a charming euphemism. Like CalMeacham says, you could also go with the archaic “quim.” Sufficiently obscure not to be offensive, and has a nice ring to it. ---
**Author:** ![Tymp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Tymp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tymp)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/37 "2001-02-23T17:02:03Z")
The tamest term I use is “Nether.” Also works as “nether parts” or “nether bits”, but I prefer “Nether” to stand alone. I must point out that I have not found a single word that offends all women all the time. In fact, I’ve never found a word that offends any woman all the time. Propriety and vulgarity are determined not by words or actions, but by the mood of the women in ones company. I live my life by these words. ---
**Author:** ![tiny\_ham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@tiny\_ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiny_ham)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/38 "2001-02-23T17:05:49Z")
Well, I think we can all agree that the most delicate, romantic and loving term for said body part is certainly, fuck ditch. No no…I’m sorry, that’s not right. Let me start again. My husband calls mine his “hoo ha”, “bunny” or, when it’s shaved nice and clean he calls it “the skink”. Why, I simply am not sure, but I think they’re cute. But I will say that in the midst of mad skills lovin’, I like it to be called a pussy. it’s hot. (the term I mean) jarbaby ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mermaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@The\_Mermaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mermaid)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/39 "2001-02-23T17:32:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tymp \* > \*\*I must point out that I have not found a single word that offends all women all the time. In fact, I’ve never found a word that offends any woman all the time. > \*\* Oh yeah, just see how far you would get if you call a woman “cunt” I, along with most other women find that term most offensive. Oh and fuck ditch is pretty bad too. But in a good way. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Tymp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Tymp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tymp)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2001, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539/40 "2001-02-23T18:09:42Z")
**Mermaid** , At this moment, I could mention your cunt and you would likely not be offended even though you state that you find it offensive in general. I have used “cunt” often with positive effect. As stated, the successful application of any such term depends on the mood of the moment. In addition, I’ve known women to be more likely to use a “vulgar” term like cunt or slit when demanding specific service in the heat of the moment than to use a fluffy word like pussy, twat, snatch, or . . . twicker(?) Being fond of aggressive love play, I am no stranger to aggressive language. Skink? Like a lizard? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-of-saying-vagina-other-than-vagina/55539.md?page=3)