Posts Tagged ‘terminology’

Sexist Comments of the Week: Vagina Vagina Vagina Edition

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Last week on the Sexist, readers sounded off on the new Kotex ad that isn't allowed to utter the sound "vuh-jahy-nuh," we parsed the difference between the "vulva" and the "vagina," and one commenter received some Very Special terminology instruction on the meaning of "tampon." Let's do this point-counterpoint style, shall we?

What Maketh a Bro?

Last week, Double X contributor Lauren Bans took a hard line on the term "douchebag." According to Bans' definition, "a douchebag is a very specific sub-segment of the asshole population . . . the douchebag label necessitates a middle-class or higher wealth level, a gross adherence to fratty mainstream tastes (think popped collars and bars [...]