I’ve never been happy with the selection of words representing the female genitalia.  “Yoni” is the closest I’ve come to one I like.  Vagina is so clinical sounding and pussy is too raunchy.  My seven year old daughter came up with “VG” and I’m really liking it.

The origin of the word "vagina" is from a Latin word meaning "a sheath or scabbard," into which one might slide and sheath a sword. The "sword" in this case?  As if we needed a man’s military connotation for our unique, wondrous physical feature.

Although I think children should definitely be taught the “proper” words for genitalia, I don’t see any harm with coming up with euphemisms for them.  The issue is making sure they know it’s just a nickname and not the “real” name.  I agree with Mimi Spencer in her article that explores the whole topic.  To read the full article, click here:  The Vagina Dialogues.