While perusing publishing sites to kill time at work, I came across this tip from Bold Strokes Books:

Sexual euphemisms or trite references:

Should be avoided when referring to body parts.

a) A clitoris is not a “nubbin” or a “love button” or a “nub.” Likewise, it rarely grows up to be a flower or a tree, so “bud” is out, too.

b) A vagina (usually too clinical) is not a “love tunnel.” The action, such as “entered her” or “took her inside” or “urged her inside” or “slipped inside,” etc. can often substitute.

c) Clitoris, labia, lips, pubis, center, crotch (especially in erotica), buttocks, hips, butt, ass are all fine; try to stick with them. “Mound” is okay in a pinch but never “love mound” or “netherlips” please.

d) Breasts are not “orbs” (actually, neither are eyes).

+100 points. Also, lolololol forever. NUBBIN. LOVE MOUND. ORBS. LITERARY GOOOOLD.

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