Why Call Someone a Douche?
Letemdangle
Published
01/08/2013
I just thought you'd like to know!
Douche and its variants (douchebag, douchenozzle, etc) are terms of disapprobation sometimes used by feminists.
In literal terms, douche or doucheing refers to "cleaning" a woman's genital area by flushing it with a liquid. Commercial douche products are sold to women with claims that they will make their genitals clean and fresh-smelling.
Some people assume that the term "douche" is rude/offensive because of its association with female genitals. However, when used by feminists, the negative associations aren't with women's vulvas or vaginas, but as follows:
For these reasons the term has come to be a popular one among feminists, to refer to people who are making harmful, especially sexist, statements.
Now you know!
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