Four Things most were never taught in Sex Ed, that Intersex People Know: Gender is a social construct that was created by us humans. Gender cannot be determined by our genitals, reproductive system, hormones. This means that gender cannot be determined by the size of one's clitoris or penis, the presence of testicles or ovaries,… Continue reading Four Things most were never taught in Sex Ed, that Intersex People Know: With Judi Herring, M.D.
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Intersex is what it is….
Intersex is what it is, even if our doctors want to call it something else. Parents are not being told their baby is intersex to justify cosmetic genital surgery. Most these surgeries are not medically necessary. When in reality we are born with natural bodily variations. Here is the United Nations' Intersex Fact Sheet, that uses… Continue reading Intersex is what it is….
When is it ok to ask me about my genitals?
Answer: Never! It is truly no one's business, unless I make it your business. But to educate I will talk about it here. Most would never talk to a complete stranger, or even a friend about their genitals. But for some reason being intersex, or transgender, many people think it is their business. This is because most… Continue reading When is it ok to ask me about my genitals?
