Democratic women in the House are condemning an uptick in sexist rhetoric online following the results of the election.

In a statement, the Democratic Women’s Caucus said they are “deeply alarmed by the recent increase in online abuse directed at girls and women.”

They said that since Election Day, anti-women rhetoric has spiked, including the phrase, “your body, my choice.”

“This spike in harmful language online is also showing up in the hallways of our schools. We encourage parents and administrators to engage in meaningful conversation and help all children understand that this language is threatening and unacceptable,” the statement said. “Together, we affirm that every woman in America has a right to make her own choices about her body and her health care.”

“Your body, my choice” is a take on the popular saying “my body, my choice,” often associated with the reproductive rights movement. It appears to have surged after a post by White nationalist Nick Fuentes, posted on X on Nov. 5, “Your body, my choice. Forever.”

As of Nov. 19, the post has 96.4 million views and 52,000 likes.

The Institute for Strategic Dialogue found in a report published Nov. 8 that since the election, phrases like “your body, my choice,” “repeal the 19th” and “get back to the kitchen” have surged on social media.

They found a 4,600% increase in mentions of the terms  “your body, my choice” and “get back in the kitchen” on X in a 24-hour period shortly after the election. 

The statement from the caucus comes amid the discussion of whether to disclose the House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz that includes allegations against him of sexual relations with a minor, illicit drug use and obstructing a federal investigation.

An attorney who represents two women who testified before the House Ethics Committee told ABC News Monday that one of his clients said she saw Mr. Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old at a party in 2017.

The pressure has mounted for its release since President-elect Donald Trump nominated the former Florida congressman for attorney general. The position needs to be confirmed by the Senate, and lawmakers have called for the release of the report ahead of confirmation hearings.

Mr. Gaetz resigned shortly after the nomination was announced, which effectively ended the committee’s investigation into him and halted the release of the report.

• Mallory Wilson can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.