Did you know the very word VAGINA means "sheath for a sword?" There are some other horrifying etymologies too. Pudendum? Yeah. Horrifying. Here's a short list of anatomy terms. It'll turn your stomach.

https://www.dartmouth.edu/~humananatomy/resources/etymology/Pelvis.htm

Language and story are one of the 4 main pillars of culture. The words we use matter. Tremendously. From a very long time ago, all the way up until today, the agreed upon descriptors of our very bodies have been demeaning, violent, disrespectful, and horrifying. I know I keep using that word, but...

Pondering the class action suit is valid. The thought experiment is worth examining. But really - I think that we as writers have a POWERFUL ally in the breakdown and redefinition of terms that comes with claiming and owning a lack of shame. I think you may have seen this one before, but sharing for your readers.

https://medium.com/the-innovation/why-does-it-have-to-be-about-sex-53ee1424cfdf

Brilliant piece Yael. I'm glad to see how MUCH you've been writing lately. I'm loving it.