In which I talk about long things
Ok, this subject may be a little taboo, but here’s the thing… I have 3 sons so obviously they all have a penis. Yes- that’s the real word for that part of their anatomy. I’ve always used that word when speaking to them about their “private parts.” (I don’t wanna keep typing the “P” word because I fear what kind of pervs google will bring here.) Anyway, I’ve never used words like weinie, pee pee, peter, etc… just like I’ve never called an injury a “boo boo.” I think this is because when my one and only brother was born my mom never used silly words for, uh, “it” either. However, and this is kinda funny, I remember SPECIFICALLY referring to a “P” as a “long thing.” I don’t know where I got this name from- maybe because I knew there was this “long thing” hanging off of boys. Idk. But that’s what I called it. I don’t understand the made up names for parts of bodies, although I guess I do call brea$ts “b00bs.” Probably the funniest name I’ve heard for a “P” is from Sei’s family. They call it… get ready for a bad image in your head… a POKIE. Yes- a pokie. WTH?
Anyway… no real point to this post other than to voice my opinion that I think silly names for boy’s private parts are just that… silly. I mean, yes, if my boy gets kicked in the groin he doesn’t yell “Oh! My scrotum!” or “You hurt my testicles!” They yell, “Crap! You got me right in my balls!” (or nuts or whatever…) But it’s not because they don’t know the correct names. That’s just because… well, they’re guys. What do you expect?
So, what do you think? Do you use silly names? If so, what is your reasoning behind it? I’m not judging, just curious.
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“Area” is my favorite word for both male and female, uh, areas.
I’ve taught my kids to say that, or “privates.” I’ve heard my boys use or giggle at the word “balls” and have had the talk with them that we have proper names for our body parts… but you know how boys are.
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“Area” works. It is, technically, an area.
I use the correct terminology. Even when working with adolescent boys in therapy. I have no problem talking about their problems regardless of what it entails. They will usually try to throw my in group, but alas I am not embarrassed by any of it.
That said, a pokie is pretty accurate.
When I was three I asked my baby sitter why one of the little girls didn’t have a pony tail like Tony and Butch. I have no recollection of this nor who Tony or Butch is. My mom continues to tell this story about my observant behavior at a young age! I just laugh. It is funny!
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I call them what they are and so do my kids. Although, one of my children (who shall remain nameless, but one guess and you will be right) continues to incorporate other words for his private parts.
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We used to call it “pepe” – not pee pee, but pepe. I’m not really sure where that came from. Now that he’s older, we usually say “business.” Not sure where that came from either. I’ve always thought “twig & berries” was funny. LOL
Funny story… When Ryan was little, his babysitter called it a “jingle bell.” WTH?! Anyway… she told me one day that he wouldn’t leave his jingle bell alone. I was like, “oh – is that a new toy?” She just laughed & laughed til she caught her breath long enough to tell me what she meant. Hey – it WAS Christmas time & he IS a boy.
LOL!!!
I think “business” works… lol
For now we call them girl parts and boy parts. When she learns how to filter some of what comes out of her mouth, we’ll graduate to the real stuff.
I use the correct names as well but I also say privates. I’m sure when my boys are older,they will say “balls” and “nuts” just like my hubby does. The other day my oldest said “OW! Brady just hit me in the penis!” Although wiener also makes my kids laugh. Boys!
I have to say “Oh,my scrotum!” cracked me up!
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I mostly use the real terminology, but my dear son-in-law has more names for those long things than I ever knew even existed, hahaha!
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I’ve always used the correct words. It’s been my stance from the very beginning. 99% of the time it works out o.k…until my younger boy announces to the room of guests that his pen’s itches!
We use the correct names around here, but I had a friend that was kind of embarrased about it and taught her kids to call “it” a “fellow”. I guess it worked pretty well, until her Grandma came to visit and said that her son Ryan was such a nice fellow. The 5 year old girl piped right up and said “GRANDMA! We don’t talk about that!” HA!
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I have always taught my boy and girls the correct names too.. though my little one says its her china.. it makes us laugh.. but some family members have used nick names.. and my son corrected his cousin once saying.. nope its a penis.. now that he is in middle school.. balls, nuts.. all laughable in any context now.. boys.. boys..
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All anatomically correct words. I don’t want there to be any embarrassment or shame about it.
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