Visual ArtJAN 25, 2017

How People Refer To Their Private Parts In Different Countries

Did you know that in Italian the nickname for the penis is "pea"?

XX_XY The Project is an illustrated encyclopedia on Instagram documenting the words and ways of saying that the various cultures use as nicknames for the genitals, that are a universal taboo!

The project aims to document and 'report' in a direct, naif, ironic and non-vulgar way the universal taboo of sexuality, which is also shown in the use of alternative and imaginative terms used to avoid the shame.

More info: Instagram

#1 Spain - Conejo, Alias 'Rabbit'

#2 Cuba - Papaya, Alias…well, ‘Papaya’

#3 Korea - Gochu, Alias 'Hot Pepper'

#4 Germany - Schwanz, Alias 'Tail'

#5 Nicaragua - Bicho, Alias 'Bug'

#6 Italy - Pisello, Alias 'Pea'

#7 English-Speaking Countries - Schlong, Alias ‘Snake’

#8 Turkey - Yarak, Alias 'Weapon'

#9 Japan - Koneko-chan, Alias 'Pussy'

#10 Brasil - Pinto, Alias 'Baby Chicken'

#11 Indonesia - Burung, Alias 'Bird'

#12 Mexico - Chango, Alias 'Monkey'

#13 Poland - Cipka, Alias 'Chick'

#14 Italy - Patata, Alias 'Potato'

#15 Spanish-speaking Countries - Paloma, Alias 'Dove'

#16 Switzerland - Schnäggli, Alias 'Snail'

#17 Italy - Passera, Alias 'Sparrow'

#18 France - Framboise, Alias 'Raspberry'

#19 Argentina - Argolla, Alias 'Ring'

#20 India - Katori, Alias ‘Bowl’