Medieval names for your lady parts.

[medievalrosalie]

Medieval writers had a lot of ideas, they really did. Many of their stories and cautionary tales used euphemisms for the female parts of the body, especially those of a personal and private nature. An entire book, the Romance of the Rose, was an allegorical tale concerning a young man who wished to be intimate with a young woman and his trial and tribulations of attaining her "rose."

In this case, her most private part, was called her "rose." He wished to "unfurl her petals" and get to the "bud." These terms hint and sweet things and are associated with love and good intentions.

Not all medieval writers were quite as subtle. In fact, some were almost offensive by today's standards. The C-word was not uncommon and didn't have the offensiveness it does today. I've gather a selection of really thought-provoking terms for readers to enjoy. I give you them now.

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[sister_raphael]

And there's plenty more where they came from. The first time I saw the signpost for Gropecuont Lane in London was an eye-opener!