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Evolution of Female Genital Terminology
This chapter explores the historical evolution of vocabulary related to women's genitals, examining the influence of medicalization, Latin terminology, and contrasting terms like 'quita' and 'vagina'. It also highlights insights from 'The Midwives Book' from 1671, revealing rare perspectives on female sexual health in the pre-modern era.
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