Privates May 2026

Teaching children the correct terminology enables them to clearly report improper behavior or seek help, removing the stigma attached to these body parts. III. Teaching Boundaries and Consent

The core concept that a child’s body is their own private property. privates

Using scientific names (e.g., penis, vulva/vagina) rather than euphemisms reduces shame and secrecy, which are tactics used by abusers. Teaching children the correct terminology enables them to

Define "privates" (or private parts) as the external genitalia/genitals, typically covered in public. often penalizing females more than males.

Digital images of bodies circulate in a way that reinforces gender inequalities, often penalizing females more than males.