Peg,
I have always hated that word (and other crude words that some use when referring to a female). Although...I have been called that in a distant, past marriage so my opinion may be tainted. I guess the y at the end does soften it up a little..but..JMO..I simply do not like that word.

As far as PC is concerned..well..I just ignore that one and say to myself...if someone wants to describe themselves like that then that really isn't for me to say it's right or wrong. Personally, I would never use that mood icon because I am not a female dog in heat.