So… it seems that a lot of women don’t like saying the word ‘vagina’
All women, everywhere are in possession of one – but it seems that a lot of us actually struggle when it comes to saying the word: 'vagina'.
In contrast to male genitalia, of which there are numerous throwaway phrases, women also feel uncomfortable coming up with an 'acceptable' reference for their sex organs.
Even the word 'penis,' somehow seems far more ordinary and everyday.
According to a survey of 1,000 women and released this week by Ovarian Cancer Action, two-thirds of those aged 18 to 24 would be too embarrassed to even use the word vagina at their doctor’s office.
Which is in contrast to older ladies over the age of 65: just one in ten in that age bracket reported the same thing.
More than half of younger women – 57 percent – would also rather just Google their symptoms than visit their GP to talk about vaginas and vulvas.
Ovarian Cancer Action, a British charity, did the survey to encourage younger women to speak up about their gynecological health.
In Ireland, ovarian cancer is the fourth most common strain affecting women: more than 300 new cases are diagnosed annually.
Although relatively rare, some of us carry a genetic mutation that makes us more susceptible to developing the disease.
Angelina Jolie earlier this year revealed that she had undergone preventative surgery – having her ovaries and breasts removed – because she was a high-risk candidate.
