Essay: Vagina Thesaurus
February 01, 2025 —
Nina Fairweather
The popularity and, arguably, quality of E.L James' Fifty Shades series has made a joke out of using the word "sex" as a moniker for a character’s naughty bits. Editors have asked me to change the word in my drafts. Other writers speak out against using the word. Musical theater even has a laugh at the word’s use. However, as an erotica author, I offer this defense of the term. More...