As holes go, they are arguably the most important in the world. Every man and woman ever to have lived – except those born by caesarean section – has sprung forth into this world from one.
And yet a charity dedicated to women’s health, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, is suggesting that the word ‘vagina’ could be referred to as the ‘bonus hole’ to avoid offending or excluding trans men or ‘non-binary’ people.
As a feminist campaigner, I am appalled. I’ve spent time over the decades trying to raise awareness among women about our bodies.
