labes

Informal slang shorthand for labia — the folds of skin forming part of the external female genitalia. 'Labes' is a casual, slightly clinical-sounding abbreviation used in frank conversations about anatomy, sexual health, or body talk. It sits somewhere between a medical term and street slang — less crude than most alternatives, but still distinctly casual. Used increasingly in sex-positive and body-positive spaces where people talk openly about anatomy without embarrassment.