It's a recurring debate in our Talk! section - what words do you and your family use for your children's genitalia? Do you take the 'call a spade a spade' route or have you made up your own name for it? Our members share their approaches to the subject.

Mine know the word vagina, but refer to them as their minis too.
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member Anna

I call my son's bits winky or willy! If I had a little girl I think I'd use front bum. That's what was always said to me as a child.
Raisingkids' Member Mammy2Aiden

It's much easier to start using the proper name for all parts of the body and not differentiate those that might be considered naughty. It removes taboos and makes it easier to be open and honest.
Raisingkids' Member Jayne82

I must admit, I've never liked front bottom, as it is so far off the mark anatomically!
Raisingkids' Member Tolton4

My kids will happily mention vagina or fanny or whatever now they are older, but a slightly cuter family name initially will do no lasting damage.
Raisingkids' Member Corris

My son calls his his winky, which caused great hilarity when we read Wizard of Oz and Dorothy ended up in the Land of the Winkies!
Raisingkids' Member Jophi

We used to call ours a 'tuppence' when we were little.  My boys refer to mine as 'whiskers' and their own parts as 'willies' or 'wibby' (our two-year-old can't say willy).  I think softer words which are a bit cuter for little ones are more appropriate. Yes, we're in the 21st century and things are a bit more relaxed nowadays, but some things are still not acceptable.
Raisingkids' Member MonstersMum

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