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Madge Tackles Using The Word 'Vagina' With Our Kids

by Team Scary Mommy
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So, calling our kid’s vulva and vagina the “front bum” may not be the best approach after all. In the latest episode of Madge the Vag, Madge examines the awkwardness around using the anatomical names for body parts with our daughters. Regardless of the names we choose, our kids are bound to say embarrassing things at the wrong time and place. Here, Madge learns more about how saying “vagina” and “vulva” loud and proud can benefit our girls even as toddlers.

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