On the weekend I came across an article in the Sydney Morning Herald about a new ad campaign for panty liners that uses the word Vagina. Finally ! I thought to myself. Around these parts I am all for using the word Vagina, Chef reckons it was one of Busy's first words such was my obsession with teaching her what "it" is actually REALLY called. So I was not only appalled but also enraged to see that Family First is complaining about the ad:
Family First said the word ''vagina'' was not one that should be used in general conversation and it could cause embarrassment to parents who have to explain it to young kids.
''I understand it can be used in medical discussions but it's not appropriate in an ad when young ears are listening,'' the NSW president of Family First, Jason Cornelius, said.
What is inappropriate about the word Vagina Jason?! You came out of one!
How can it cause offence?
How can explaining the word Vagina cause embarrassment to young kids? what has it been called? why not use the right name??
Why are female reproductive organs something we should be ashamed of and embarrassed about?