The "C" word

[couplers 4,640]

I made this aside in another post.

 

"Am I the only woman that actually likes the word "cunt" for both the genitalia and as slang for a woman? It sounds so strong."

 

How do you feel about it?

[SW_PA_Couple 4,024]

Depends on context:

 

She is a cunt -- extremely offensive and entirely out of order.

 

Locker room joke -- offensive.

 

Description of a coworker who has pissed you off -- very offensive and just wrong.

 

While in the midst of the sex act, "bang my cunt; give it to me harder" -- entirely within context.

[cplnuswing 4,713]

I agree, it's all about the context. For me, even during sex, I think it has to be the right circumstance, meaning over and above normal turned on and the sex is hot and hard. Like all words that are powerful, they have their place, but the more powerful they are, the fewer those places are.

[dan63 106]

I believe my wife and I would both agree with the consensus that context matters 100%.

[funcoupledayton 2,708]

I have one friend (a girl) who uses the word cunt during sex. It is really dirty and hot. Since I know she's good with it, I will say it when I'm with her. Otherwise, I don't b/c I'm aware that many people find it super offensive.

 

It's hot in the right circumstances.

[PSULioness 847]

From all the words why is this so offensive? I never hear it used as a body part. I hear it used as a synonym for bitch. I find it funny that even there I hear she's such a see you next Tursday or C U next Tuesday. If you call someone a pussy it's more like they are afraid to do something but if you call a woman a Cunt you know she is a bitch. Both words refer to a vagina but you would never call someone a Vagina. You can call a guy a penis or a prick but I never heard someone called a cock. In sexual context I don't think I ever heard of my vagina referred to as a cunt. I do hear pussy and use pussy myself. For a man I would refer to his penis as a cock during sex.

Now why are people turned off by Moist?

[adamgunn 1,460]

It would be interesting to have a graph of yes/no identified by age. My guess is, the older you are, the less you like this word.

[Wornsilver 219]

From all the words why is this so offensive? I never hear it used as a body part. I hear it used as a synonym for bitch. I find it funny that even there I hear she's such a see you next Tursday or C U next Tuesday. If you call someone a pussy it's more like they are afraid to do something but if you call a woman a Cunt you know she is a bitch. Both words refer to a vagina but you would never call someone a Vagina. You can call a guy a penis or a prick but I never heard someone called a cock. In sexual context I don't think I ever heard of my vagina referred to as a cunt. I do hear pussy and use pussy myself. For a man I would refer to his penis as a cock during sex.

Now why are people turned off by Moist?

 

I have heard about people disliking the word "moist". Don't quite understand. As native English speakers, we just know these rules you mention, but they are fascinating, aren't they? Also, being old, I find the "c" word to be offensive in nearly any context.

 

BTW, my brother's name was Richard. Glad it wasn't me--I earned my title of "dick" fair and square.

[J&Wu 408]

We love Pussy, pet it, groom it, lick it!

[couplers 4,640]

From all the words why is this so offensive? I never hear it used as a body part. I hear it used as a synonym for bitch. I find it funny that even there I hear she's such a see you next Tursday or C U next Tuesday. If you call someone a pussy it's more like they are afraid to do something but if you call a woman a Cunt you know she is a bitch. Both words refer to a vagina but you would never call someone a Vagina. You can call a guy a penis or a prick but I never heard someone called a cock. In sexual context I don't think I ever heard of my vagina referred to as a cunt. I do hear pussy and use pussy myself. For a man I would refer to his penis as a cock during sex.

Now why are people turned off by Moist?

 

First, as to the word "Moist." I also read that people view the word negatively. Funny, but I think of a moist piece of chocolate cake and view it positively.

 

As to the etymology of the word, a Google search reveals that the word has Norse/Germanic origins (that's why it sounts hard and strong) and is actually old. From Wikipedia: "The word in its modern meaning is attested in Middle English. Proverbs of Hendyng, a manuscript from some time before 1325, includes the advice:

Ȝeue þi cunte to cunnig and craue affetir wedding.

(Give your cunt wisely and make [your] demands after the wedding.)"

 

At first I agreed that the use of the word was situational. Upon reflection if someone at work called be a dumb cunt, I'd be offended, but if they called me a ambitious cunt or a smart cunt, it would be a compliment - not only am I "ambitious" or "smart," but I'm strong as well. There is a story I posted here years ago about the time I was given more responsibility at work, including some purchasing decisions handled by a fellow that was retiring. The retiring fellow never sought other bids or negotiated better terms with a particular vendor, in exchange the vendor guy (also older) covering for his mistakes. With the three of us at dinner, the vendor (who treated me like a grandchild and called me "sweetie" sometimes) said it would be the same for me. I chose my words carefully and said, "Not this cunt." (I considered saying pussy or bitch.) It set the tone for the relationship, I got better prices, etc.

 

I take "pussy" and "cunt" to refer to the genital region generally, while vagina is a specific place.

[SW_PA_Couple 4,024]

Why an I thinking of George Carlin, "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television"? Shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits.

[SW_PA_Couple 4,024]

Why am I thinking of George Carlin, "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television"? Shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits.

 

The character Swearingen on HBO's Deadwood proved this wrong. If I had a dime for every time he said cunt on TV, I'd be a millionaire.

[Wornsilver 219]

Why am I thinking of George Carlin, "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television"? Shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits.

 

The character Swearingen on HBO's Deadwood proved this wrong. If I had a dime for every time he said cunt on TV, I'd be a millionaire.

 

I like your reply and (since I am an obsessive fan of tag lines) really like your tag line.

[Enjoyopensex 19]

This word can be miss-interpreted depending on the body language used and or tone of voice ! also can be used as sex talk to add excitement to sex other words can be offensive in same usages as above such as slut?

[ViSexual 1,008]

You're not the only female to use the 'C' word. In 2004, the female president of the University of Colorado, Betsy Hoffman, in response to a female athlete's complaint that male players referred to her as a 'C', said "the word 'C' can be used as a term of endearment".

[Lifeistoenjoy 25]

My wife and I use the word cunt and pussy frequently when making love. Talking dirty and hearing me talk dirty turns both of us on. She loves it when I ask if she wants me to fingerfuck her cunt or her pussy. She says it's so nasty and so exciting to her because she loves being nasty.....a real turn on for us. To each his own.

[Naughtyvanessa 49]

i don´t like the "C" word!