There's a word that has been on the naughty step for a long time. According to Dictionaries and Language Regulatory lists worldwide, it's offensive and vulgar, but it usually means something different to everyone.

You may have guessed it, that word is Cunt. So how did this ancient term for vulva arguably become one of the most offensive words in the English Language? Well, Dr Kate Lister, Lecturer and Author of "A Curious History of Sex", talks to us about the Cunt's history, our relationship with the Cunt today, and how powerful the word truly is.

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Dr Kate Lister - "A Curious History of Sex"
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