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Why do Those Nerdy Girls use phrases like “people with cervices” and “people who lactate” in your reproductive health posts? Why not just say “women”?

Why do Those Nerdy Girls use phrases like…

MK Haber, FNP-C (They, them)
Feb 10, 2023
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News from Those Nerdy Girls
News from Those Nerdy Girls
Why do Those Nerdy Girls use phrases like “people with cervices” and “people who lactate” in your reproductive health posts? Why not just say “women”?

TL;DR: Our phrases include more people. When we exclude people by not naming them, they may lack access to critical information they need to make potentially life-saving decisions.

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